Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child

Description
A scholarship scheme by the University Grants Commission for Girl students who are admitted in the first year of PG courses in any designated university or a postgraduate college, and happen to be the only girl child in the family. The amount of fellowship is ₹ 36,200/- p.a. for the full duration of a PG course. The scheme has been introduced with an aim to compensate direct costs of girl education at all levels, especially for such girls who happen to be the only girl child in their families. The objectives of the proposed scheme are: a To support the postgraduate education of single girl children in postgraduate courses only. b To recognize the value of observance of the small family norms. The candidates are required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal after initiation of the application process and notice to be published on the UGC website. 3,000 fresh scholarships will be awarded every year and will be paid on DBT mode on annual basis.

Exclusions
• Admission to PG Course in Distance education mode is not covered under the scheme.
• Those Deemed Universities which do not receive funds from the Central/ State Government are not eligible institutions under the scheme.
• In a family if one son and one daughter are available then the girl child will not be considered for scholarship under the scheme.

Definitions
designated university or a post graduate college
Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under section 2(f) & and 12(B) of UGC Act.
Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.
Universities/Institutions/College funded by Central/State Government.
Institutes of National Importance.
(Source: https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Guidelines_SGC1819.pdf)

Benefits
• Amount of fellowship: ₹36,200/- per annum for a period of two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course.
• 3,000 fresh scholarships will be awarded every year and will be paid on DBT mode on annual basis.
• No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges, etc.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant must be the only girl child in the family.
3. Girl students without having any brothers or the girl student who are twin daughters/ fraternal daughters may also apply
4. The age of the applicant should not be more than 30 years at the time of admission in the first year of PG
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6. The applicant must have taken admission to regular, full-time first-year master's degree courses in any designated university or a postgraduate college.
7. The candidate should be pursuing a non-professional course and be taking regular classes from a recognized institution.
8. The applicant must not be pursuing education through distance education mode.
9. This scholarship is available to PG-I year students only.
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Application Process
Step 1: Applications will be invited once a year on the National e-Scholarship Portal of the Government of India. 2. Short notifications will also be uploaded on the UGC website.
Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Only verified online app…
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Applications will be invited once a year on the National e-Scholarship Portal of the Government of India. 2. Short notifications will also be uploaded on the UGC website.
Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Only verified online applications will be considered for the award of scholarship.
An affidavit regarding the single girl child status may be uploaded as per the format given in Annexure-II.
The joining report as per Annexure-I has to be uploaded.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Whether The Candidate Has To Select “Scholarship” Or “Incentive” In The Type Of Scholarship For Applying Under The Scheme?
A: The candidate has to opt for an "incentive" to be able to apply under the scheme.

Q: Whether A Girl Child With A Brother In The Family Is Eligible To Be Considered Under The Scheme For Award Of Scholarship?
A: No, only single girl children are eligible to apply under the scheme. However, twin/ fraternal daughters are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Q: Whether A Candidate Who Was Within 30 Years Of Age During Admission To PG Course But Has Crossed This Limit At The Time Of Application Be Eligible To Be Considered?
A: Yes. The candidate applying under the scheme can apply if she is below 30 years of age as on the last date of application too.

Q: Can A Single Girl Child Pursuing Post Graduation Through Distance Mode Apply Under The Scheme?
A: No.

Q: After Selection, Is The Awardee Entitled For Hostel Fee Reimbursement/ HRA Or Medical Expenses?
A: No. The awardee is only entitled for scholarship amount. No HRA/contingency/hostel fee or medical expenses are admissible.

Q: Are The Awardees Eligible For Waiver Of Tuition Fee Or Its Reimbursement?
A: No. Tuition fee reimbursement is not permitted. However, 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.

Q: Can Students Of Second Year Post Graduation Apply Under The Scheme?
A: No. The candidates who are pursuing first year postgraduate courses only can apply under the scheme.

Q: Can The Awardee Avail Of Any Other Scholarship Scheme During The Tenure Of This Award?
A: Yes. This scheme can be availed with any other scholarship scheme as this is an incentive.