Source: The Indian Express
Top five UGC scholarship for students -
1. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme (for NER)
- Number of scholarships: 10,000
- Eligibility: Student must have passed class 12th or equivalent ( Northeast India students)
- Awards: Around rupees 7,800 per month
- Application deadline: Between August to November
- Website: Can apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
2. PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship (for single girl child)
- Number of scholarship: 3,000
- Eligibility: Single girl child in a family and up to 30 years of age,
- Award: Up to rupees 36,200 per annum for two years
- Application deadline: Between August to November (tentative dates)
- Website: Can apply through NSP
3. PG Merit Scholarship exclusively for university rank holders
- Number of scholarship: 3,000
- Eligibility: University rank Holder at UG level, pursuing PG
- Award: Up to Rupees 3,100 per month
- Application deadline: Between August to November
- Website: Can apply through NSP
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4. PG Scholarship and Scheme for SC/ST students (Professional Courses)
- Number of scholarship: 1,000
- Eligibility: SC/ST candidates in first-year professional courses at PG level at recognized University
- Award: Up to 7,800 per month and contingency up to Rs 15,000 per annum
- Application deadline: Between August to November
- Website: Can apply through NSP
5. Doctor DS Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
- Number of fellowships: 300
- Eligibility: Ph.D. degree holder up to 35 years of age
- Awards: Up to Rs 54,000 per month and a contingency grant of rupees one Lakh per annum
- Application deadline: Round the year
- Application mode: Through the official website of DSKPDF
