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List of top 5 UGC scholarship programmes for students, Apply Now!
Written by Buddy4study; published in The Indian Express
The UGC or the University Grants Commission is a reputed statutory body of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for determining, coordinating and maintaining the standards of higher education in India. It also offers a number of scholarships to support the higher education of students nationwide. The meritorious and underprivileged students who are pursuing university or college level education can avail benefits under these scholarships.
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER
This scholarship aims to promote higher education in the North-Eastern Region in India and increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER). Under this scholarship, the students of North-Eastern Region who have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) can avail variable financial assistance. They are required to have secured admission in the first year of a general/professional/technical/medical/paramedical course at a recognised college/institute/university. The annual income of the family must be less than Rs 4.50 lakh from all sources.
Number of scholarships: 10,000; Eligibility: Class 12 passed students of North-Eastern Region; Awards: Up to Rs 7,800 per month
Application timeline: Between August and November (tentative); Application mode: Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
As the name suggests, this scholarship is meant to support girl education and compensate for the direct costs involved in their education. Girl students, who happen to be the only girl child in their families and are below 30 years of age can avail benefits under this scheme. They must have taken admission in the first year of a regular, full-time master’s degree course at any designated university or postgraduate college.
Number of Scholarships: 3,000; Eligibility: Single girl child up to 30 years of age; Awards: Rs 36,200 per annum for two years
Application timeline: Between August and November (tentative); Application mode: Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders
The key objective of this scholarship is to encourage talented boys and girls to pursue postgraduate level education and assist them in their expenses. Under this scholarship, the first and second rank holders of graduation courses who are pursuing postgraduate courses can avail financial benefits. They are required to have obtained at least 60 per cent marks in graduation. The age of the candidates must be below 30 years. Also, they must have completed their graduation in streams like Physical Sciences, Life Science, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce or Languages.
Number of Scholarships: 3,000; Eligibility: University rank holders (1st and 2nd) at UG level and pursuing PG; Awards: Rs 3,100 per month for two years
Application timeline: Between August and November (Tentative); Application mode: Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students for Professional Courses
Aimed to support the postgraduate studies of students in professional subjects, this scholarship is particularly meant for students belonging to the SC/ ST category. The students are required to be studying in the first year of a professional course at postgraduate level during the current academic year. They must be studying in one of the recognised Institutes/Universities/Colleges.
Number of Scholarships: 1,000; Eligibility: SC/ST students studying in the first year of professional courses at PG level; Awards: Scholarship up to Rs 7,800 per month and contingency up to Rs 15,000 per annum
Application timeline: Between August and November (Tentative); Application mode: Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
The fellowship aims to support the full-time research work of young researchers up to 35 years of age who have either received their PhD degree or submitted their PhD thesis under Science faculty. It is also open for young teachers below 35 years of age who are working on confirmed posts in academic institutes. Furthermore, the candidates who have already applied for the fellowship but were unsuccessful, can also apply.
Number of Fellowships: 300; Eligibility: PhD degree holders up to 35 years of age; Awards: Fellowship up to Rs 54,000 per month and contingency grant of Rs 1 lakh per annum
Application timeline: Round the year; Application mode: Apply online through the official application page of DSKPDF (Dr D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship).
Career
Flipkart on Saturday introduced paid internship programme ‘Launchpad’ for undergraduate students from tier-II cities. Source: dnaindia.com Opportunity alert: Flipkart seeks students for its 45-day paid internship programme
Published in dnaindia.com
Ecommerce marketplace Flipkart has introduced a paid internship programme, ‘Launchpad’, for undergraduate students from tier-II cities and beyond to work in its supply chain ahead of the festive season and the brand’s Big Billion Days sale.
The 45-day programme is aimed at helping the participants gain critical skills in supply chain management and create an ecosystem of trained professionals for the e-commerce industry.
“The programme has been designed to shape India’s future workforce in various essential supply chain roles, which will help in creating an ecosystem of well-qualified, well-trained and skilled professionals in the long run,” said a Flipkart representative.
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