The Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child, spearheaded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), is meticulously designed to provide robust support to female students embarking on postgraduate studies while hailing from households with a singular female offspring.
At its core, this initiative endeavors to extend a helping hand to young women pursuing advanced academic endeavors, aiming to ease the considerable financial strain associated with their educational pursuits. Bolstered by an annual fellowship amounting to ₹36,200, the scheme endeavors to mitigate the economic challenges encountered by single girl children as they navigate the realm of higher education.
Objectives of the Scheme
The scheme is designed to:
– Provide financial assistance for postgraduate education.
– Promote the observance of small family norms.
Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal following the announcement on the UGC website. Each year, 3,000 fresh scholarships are awarded on a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
Benefits
Under the scheme, recipients receive:
– ₹36,200 per annum for the full duration of the PG course.
– 3,000 fresh scholarships annually.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
– Be Indian citizens.
– Be the only girl child in the family.
– Be below 30 years of age at the time of admission to the PG course.
– Have enrolled in a regular, full-time Master’s degree program at a recognized university or college.
– Pursue a non-professional course through regular classes.
Exclusions
The scheme does not cover:
– PG courses through distance education mode.
– Deemed universities not receiving funds from the Central/State Government.
– Families with one son and one daughter.
Application Procedure
Candidates must:
1. Apply online on the National Scholarship Portal.
2. Have their applications verified by the host institution.
3. Benefit from tuition-free PG degree courses.
Required Documents
Students must submit:
– Aadhaar Card
– Proof of admission
– Joining report
– Affidavit regarding single girl child status
– Bank Passbook copy
– Birth Certificate or Class 10th Marksheet
Institutional Requirements
Institutions must submit:
– Progress report after the first year
– Funds Utilization Certificate after the completion of the first year
Conclusion
The Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child empowers female students to pursue higher education without financial constraints. By encouraging small family norms and supporting single girl children, the scheme fosters academic excellence and gender equality.
