SCHOLARSHIPS
This chapter deals with the schemes of scholarships operated by the Ministry (excluding those operated by the UGC, ICSSR and the NCERT). These fall under three categories, (a) Scholarships for Indian students for study in India, (b) Scholarships for India students for study abroad, and (c) Scholarships for foreign students for study in India.
(a) Scholarships for Indian Students for study in India
National Scholarships Scheme During the year 1972-73, 10,000 awards were allocated. In 1973- 74 the same number of scholarships will be awarded.
National Loan Scholarships Scheme The scheme was operated during 1972-73 and will continue in 1973- 74. While the number of awards in 1972-73 was 20,000, it may be reduced during 1973-74 due to reduction in the budget provision.
National Scholarships Scheme for the Children of School Teachers In recognition of the service rendered by school teachers, 500 fresh scholarships were awarded to the children of these teachers during 1972-73. It is proposed to award the same number of scholarships during 1973-74.
Scholarships to students from Non-Hindi Speaking States for
Post-Matric Studies in Hindi During 1972-73, 1,850 awards were allocated and during 1973-74, the same number of awards will be allocated.
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Government, of India Merit Scholarships for studies in Residential
Schools The object of the scheme is to achieve greater equalization or accessible to talented but economically handicapped children of the country. Under the scheme 200 scholarships are being awarded every year. It is proposed to award a large number of scholarships in 1973- 74.
National Scholarships at the Secondary Stage for Talented Students
from Rural Areas The object of the scheme is to achieve greater equalization of educational opportunities and to provide a fillip to the development of rural talent for the purpose of promoting national integration. Launched in the year 1971 as a Central Scheme, it is being implemented through State Governments and Union Territories. The State Governments/Union Territories hold scholarships examinations, select scholars and disburse scholarship amount to them.
Scholarships and Other Educational Facilities to the Children of
Political Sufferers The object of the scheme is to provide assistance to the political sufferers and their children and dependents in the lower income group in the field of education. This is being implemented by the State Governments and Union Territories. The Central Government shares 50% of the expenditure subject to a maximum ceiling fixed for each State. In case of Union Territories, the entire expenditure is borne by the Government of India. Under the scheme educational concessions are given from recognised primary schools up to postgraduate level in the form of limited stipends, special consideration in admission, half and full free studentships and book grants.
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(b) Scholarships for Indian Students for Study Abroad
Partial Financial Assistance (Loan) Scheme The scheme provides for the grant of loans towards passage to such academically distinguished students as have obtained admission to foreign universities, organisations, etc. for study in subject-fields for which adequate facilities do not exist in India. Emergency loans to bonafide Indian students are also given by our Missions in the USA, the UK and West Germany. During 1972-73 such loans have been granted to 21 students.
National Scholarships for Study Abroad The Scheme was initiated in 1971-72 to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who do not have the means to go abroad for further studies. In 1972-73, 50 scholars have been selected. It is also proposed to award 50 scholarships during 1973- 74.
Scholarships under Commonwealth Scholarships and' Fellowships Plan
(a) Australia While one scholar of 1968-69 batch returned to India in February, 1972, two scholars of 1970-71 batch and one of 1971-72 batch are continuing their studies in Australia.
Two scholars have been finally accepted by the Australian Government against 1972-73 offer and they are expected to leave for Australia shortly.
Against an offer of two scholarships made by the Government of Australia for 1973-74, nominations of 4 (four) scholars have been sent.
An offer of two scholarships has been received from the Government of Australia for the year 1974-75 and it is being processed.
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(b) Australian Cultural Awards Against an offer of two awards (Visitorships) for the year 1971- 72, nominations of four candidates were sent to the donor country who finally accepted one candidate. Another offer of two awards (Visitorships) has been received for 1972-73 and it is to be finalised shortly.
(c) Canada Ten scholars have left India for postgraduate studies in Canada on scholarships for 1972-73. The. Government of Canada invited 40 nominations for 1973-74. The scheme has been processed and nominations sent to the donor country.
(d) Jamaica, Shri Lanka, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago Offer of one nomination each from Jamaica and Trinidad two from Malaysia, three from Shri Lanka and five from Nigeria have been received for the year 1973-74.
(e)New Zealand (i) One scholar of 1971 batch is continuing his studies and one scholar left for New Zealand.
Against an offer of two scholarships for 1973, three nominations' were sent. An offer of similar number of scholarships has been received for 1974 and it is being processed.
(ii) The Government of New Zealand offered scholarships for 1971 under the Commonwealth Medical Aid Programme. Against this offer, three scholars are still continuing their studies in New Zealand and the fourth scholar is expected to leave shortly.
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(f) United Kingdom Against an offer of 40 scholarships made by the Government of the United Kingdom for 1972-73, 27 candidates proceeded to U.K. so far. Selections for 1973-74 have been completed and nominations of selected candidates sent, Against the United Kingdom Education Study Fellowships for 1972-73, 23 candidates left for the U. K. for one year and one candidate for short-term awards. Four candidates are expected to leave shortly. Under the above scheme, the Government, of the U.K. have made an offer of 40 Fellowships for 1973-74. Of these fellowships 35 fellowships are for one year duration and five fellowships are for short-term. 36 candidates have, been nominated for fellowship of one year duration.
Scholarships offered by Foreign Governments/Organisations or
Institutions
Austria (i) Three candidates were recommended against an unspecified number of scholarships for postgraduate advanced course for Mineral Prospection. Exploration and Mining, 1972- 73, of whom one was finally selected and has since left for Austria in October, 1972.
(ii) An offer of four scholarships for postgraduate studies 1972- 73 was made. Nominations of three candidates were sent to the Austrian authorities, of whom one candidate was selected. The scholar left for Austria in October, 1972.
(iii) An unspecified number of scholarships for postgraduate studies in Hotel Management, Mining, Medicine and Science have been made. The offers are under process.
Denmark (i) An offer of two fellowships for 1972-73 for Adult Education was made. Both the selected candidates left for Denmark.
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(ii) An offer of 7 to 8 scholarships for postgraduate studies in Denmark for the year 1973-74 has been received and it is being examined.
France Sixty scholarships for postgraduate studies and 25 for spe- cialised training were offered in scientific, engineering and technical subjects for 1972-73. Sixty-three candidates were nominated and approved by the foreign government for higher studies. Of these 22 candidates are to go to France in 1973. Of the remaining candidates, 35 candidates left for France and two could not go. For the special training, two candidates have left for France and 8 candidates are to leave in January 1973. Besides, two scholarships were offered for Indian Professors for teaching of French. These candidates are yet to leave for France.
Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) Alexander-Von-Humbolt Foundation of the West Germany has been offering fellowships for advanced academic research. Against the offer of an unspecified number of fellowships for 1972-73, six candidates left for West Germany. Against a similar offer of 1973-74, sixteen nominations have been sent.
The German Academic Exchange Service of the West Germany has also been offering similar fellowships. Fifteen candidate's including those transferred from Alexander-Von-Humbolt Foundation fellowships, left for West Germany against the fellowships made for 1972-73. Nine candidates have been nominated against an offer of 22 fellowships made for the year 1973-74.
German Democratic Republic (East Germany) An offer of 8 scholarships was received for 1972 but it could not be availed of during that year. The Government of G.D.R. agreed to accept nomination of candidates during 1973
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in addition to their offer for 1973. Against the offer of five scholarships for training of coaches for the year 1972, four scholars left for G.D.R. An offer of 8 scholarships has been received for 1973 and it is being processed.
Greece No candidates were nominated against the offer of two scholarships made by the Greek Government for the year 1971-72 for study of philosophy as it was decided that selection of candidates be made along with the new offer to be received for the year 1973-74. Extensions have been granted to two scholars already in Greece against the offer of three scholarships made by the Greek Government for the year 1972-73 under the Exchange of scholars between India and Greece.
Italy An offer of five scholarships for study in Veterinary Science and Civil Engineering was received for 1972-73. While three candidates have already left, three declined the offers made to them.
Japan Against six scholarships offered by the Government of Japan, an equal of candidate were selected and they have left for Japan. One scholar left for Japan against the offer of one scholarship received from Tohoku University, Japan for the year 1971-72.
Netherlands Against an offer for unspecified number of fellowships for 1972- 73, 34 candidates were selected and all the candidates have accepted the offer. Against another offer of four fellowships, an equal number of candidates had been offered fellowships. Similar offers for 1973- 74 were received and are being processed.
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Norway Against an offer of an unspecified number of fellowships for 1972-73, 10 scholars, were selected and they all left for Norway. A similar offer has been received for 1973-74 and it is being processed.
Poland Against an offer of three scholarships for advanced course in Economic Planning for 1972-73, an equal number of candidates Were selected and they all left for Poland. One candidate has been finally selected against one scholarship for postgraduate studies in Town and Country Planning. The scholar is to leave shortly. Nine candidates were recommended against an offer of ten scholarships for two years i.e. 1971-72 and 1972-73. Approval of the donor country is awaited.
Sweden An offer of unspecified number of fellowships for 1973-74 has been received for International Seminar in physics in the University of Uppsala. The offer is being processed.
Turkey Against the offer of three scholarships for 1973-74 two candidates were recommended, of whom the Turkish authorities accepted only one.
South Korea One selected candidate left for Korea against an offer of one scholarship offered for 1972-73.
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U.S.S.R. For 1972-73 for postgraduate studies/research/higher spe- cialization and for Training in Russian Translation Techniques, 79 candidates including 14 reserve candidates were recommended. Of them the Russian authorities approved 54 candidates including 7 children of Indians living in the USSR, of whom 26 candidates left for the USSR. In addition, 6 children of Indians living in the USSR had also been admitted for Diploma Course. For the same course, for 1973-74, an offer of 65 scholarships was received which included five scholarships each for the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and the Centre of Russian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. It has been stressed by the Soviet authorities that selection of candidates should be made from the Soviet aided projects in India. The offer is being processed.
People's Friendship (Patrice Lumumba) University, Moscow offered 25 scholarships for 1972-73. Sixteen candidates left for Russia.
United Kingdom Besides those offered under the Commonwealth scholarship and Fellowship Plan, a number of Association/Organisations offered scholarships/fellowships to Indian nationals. Against six scholarships offered by the Confederation of British Industry for 1972-73, two Engineers left for the U.K. A similar offer of five scholarships has been received for 1973-74 and it is being processed. Against an offer of 10 scholarships made by British Council for 1972- 73, the thirteen scholars selected have left for the U.K. A similar offer has been received for 1973- 74 and it is in being processed. An offer of two scholarships has been received from Imperial Relations Trust (U.K.) and it is being processed. Two selected scholars under the Nehru Memorial Trust (U.K.) Fellowships for 1972-73 left for the U.K. Another offer of one scholarship has been received from the Nehru Memorial Trust for 1973-74 and is under process.
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Six, nominations were invited for Science Research Scholarship and one nomination for the Rutherford Scholarship of the Royal Society for the year 1973-74.
Yugoslavia Two scholars out of three approved by donor country against three scholarships for 1970-71 left for Yugoslavia.
(c) Scholarships for Foreign Nationals for Study in India
General Cultural Scholarships Scheme Under the scheme, 180 scholarships were awarded to the nationals of various Asian, African and other countries for post-Matriculation studies in India during 1972-73. It is proposed to award the same number of scholarships during 1973 -74 for which the applications have been invited.
Fellowships Scholarships for Nationals of Bangladesh As a part of their assistance to the Government of Bangladesh the Government of India decided that, among other things, facilities may be offered to the students of Bangladesh, for study of certain specialised subjects in India. For this purpose, the scheme of scholarships has been implemented during 1972-73 under which 100 fellowships/scholarships were offered to the Government of Bangladesh for study and research in Commonwealth Education Cooperation Plan
Commonwealth Education Cooperation Plan (a) Commonwealth Scholarships/Fellowships Plan-Indian Awards.- Under the Commonwealth Scholarships/Fellowships Plan, the Government of India have been offering since 1961-62 45 scholarships and 5 fellowships to all the Commonwealth countries. During the year, 50 awards were made, out of which 19 have availed themselves of the offers. At present 73 scholars from different Commonwealth countries including
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