State Horticulture Scholarship

Description
The “State Horticulture Scholarship” is a scholarship scheme, launched by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland to provide scholarship/stipends to students who are pursuing B.Sc. Horticulture M.Sc. Horticulture Ph.D. Horticulture courses. The department introduced the scheme to ensure that students pursuing Horticulture degrees should have the right to quality education and support their education in order to help achieve their maximum potential.

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Benefits
• Under the scheme, scholarships/Stipends will be given to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
• &gt; **Time frame:** Applicant shall be awarded the stipend for a fixed number of years as follows:
• **B.Sc. (Horticulture): 4 Years**
• **M.Sc. (Horticulture): 2 Years**
• **Ph.D. (Horticulture): 3 Years**

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant should be an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland.
2. The students who are pursuing B.Sc. Hons. (Horticulture), M.Sc. Horticulture and Ph. D. Horticulture are eligible to apply.
3. The institution in which the applicant is currently studying must be recognized by UGC.
4. Applicant should not be receiving any form of financial assistance in the form of a Scholarship/Stipend from any other sources.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Institution Verification Form
• A copy of Aadhaar Card
• First page of Bank passbook or statement clearly indicating Account Number and Account Holders Name
• Indigenous Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Caste/community Certificate, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the State Horticulture Scholarship?
A: Applicants must be indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland pursuing B.Sc. Hons. (Horticulture), M.Sc. Horticulture, or Ph.D. Horticulture in UGC-recognized institutions.

Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students pursuing Horticulture degrees to support their education and help them achieve their maximum potential.

Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A: Students will receive scholarships or stipends according to the course/programme they are enrolled in, for a fixed number of years: 4 years for B.Sc. (Horticulture), 2 years for M.Sc. (Horticulture), and 3 years for Ph.D. (Horticulture).

Q: Can students from outside Nagaland apply for this scholarship?
A: No, only indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland are eligible for the State Horticulture Scholarship.

Q: Is there any restriction on the type of institutions eligible for this scholarship?
A: Yes, the institution where the applicant is currently studying must be recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Q: Can students pursuing other horticulture-related courses apply for this scholarship?
A: No, only students pursuing B.Sc. Hons. (Horticulture), M.Sc. Horticulture, or Ph.D. Horticulture are eligible.

Q: Are there any conditions regarding previous scholarships or financial aid?
A: Applicants should not be receiving any other form of financial assistance in the form of scholarship or stipend from any other sources.

Q: How can I apply for the Scholarship?
A: All eligible students shall apply through the Common Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in