Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child [3000 Scholarships, Rs. 36K/Year]: Apply by Nov 30

The Govt. of India declared elementary education as a basic human right of every child. The Union Government of India has taken various steps to uplift the status of women by implementing various schemes including free education for girls.In order to achieve and promote girls education, UGC has introduced a Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child with an aim to compensate direct costs of girl education to all levels especially for such girls who happen to be the only girl child in their family.

Eligibility

• Slots : 3000
• Age limit: Girl students up to the age of 30 years at the time of admission in first year of PG courses are eligible.
• The scheme is applicable to such single girl child who has taken admission in regular, full time first year Masters Degree course in any designated university or a post graduate college.
• Admission to PG Course in Distance education mode is not covered under the scheme.

Scholarship amount

Amount of fellowship: Rs.36,200/- p.a. for a period of two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.

How to apply?

• The candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions are required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal by clicking here and selecting the UGC Schemes Tab.
• The last date to apply is Nov 30, 2018.
• The host institution where the candidate is studying is required to verify the online application.
• It is expected from the institutions where student has taken admission in the first year PG course, no tuition fees will be charged by the institute from girl students to pursue PG degree course in Universities/Colleges/Institutions

For detailed guidelines, click here.