SCHOLARSHIPS
13.1.0 National and External Scholarship Divisions of Department of Education administers a number of Scholarship/Fellowship programmes meant for Indian students/scholars for further studies/research in different universities/institutions in India and abroad. These scholarships include both Government of India Scholarships and Fellowships offered by the foreign countries. Some of the major programmes under which scholarships/ fellowships were awarded during 1992-93 are the following.
National Scholarship Scheme 13.2.0 Under this scheme, scholarships are awarded for post-matric studies on merit-cum-means basis. The rates of scholarships vary from Rs. 60/- p.m. to Rs. 120/- p.m. for day scholars and Rs.100 to Rs.300/- p.m. for hostellers, depending on the courses of study. The income ceiling for eligibility of scholarships is Rs. 25,000/- per annum.
National Loan Scholarship Scheme 13.3.0 The Scheme provides interest free loan for post matric studies on merit-cum-means basis. The amount of loan varies from Rs. 720/- to Rs. 17501- per annum depending upon the course of study. Income ceiling for eligibility of scholarships is Rs.25,000/- per annum after allowing some admissible rebates. The scheme is being implemented through the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations.
Scheme for Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students 13.4.1 The Scheme was started in 1987-88. The objective of the scheme is to upgrade the merit of SC/ST student by providing them extra coaching, both remedial and special, with a view to removing their educational deficiencies in school subjects and facilitating their admission in professional courses where entry is based on competitive examinations. There is no income ceiling under the scheme. The scheme is being operated through the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations.
13.4.2 The Scheme was started by providing for 1,000 students (670 SCs & 330 STs) in 50 schools. Allocation of schools to different States is made on the basis of the illiterate population of SC/ST communities. Remedial coaching starts at class IX level and continues till a student has completed Class XII. Besides, special coaching is provided in Classes XI and XII also.
Government of India Scheme of Scholarhips in Approved Residential
Secondary Schools 13.5.0 The objective of the scheme is to provide educational facilities to talented but poor students (age group 11-12 years)
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for study in good residential schools up to +2 level of education. Although the scheme has been discontinued, yet students who were selected before the winding up of the programme, are still studying under the scheme in prestigious institutions like Lawrence School, Sanawar, Lovedale, Pilani, Delhi Public School etc.
Scholarhips to Students from Non-Hindi Speaking States for Post-
Matric Studies in Hindi 13.6.0 The objective of the scheme, which was started in 1955-56 is to encourage study of Hindi in Non Hindi Speaking States/ Union Territories and to make available to the Governments of these states/Union Teriitories suitable personnel to man teaching and other posts where knowledge of Hindi is essential. Two thousand five hundred scholarships were allocated to various Non-Hindi Speaking States/Union Territories during 1992-93. The rates of scholarships vary from Rs. 50/- to Rs. 125/- per month, depending upon the course of study.
Research Scholarhips to Products of Traditional Institutions
engaged in the Study of Classical Languages other than Sanskrit i.e
Arabic and Persian etc. 13.7.0 In 1992-93 twenty scholars were selected for this scholarship. The scholars are pursuing their research work in some of the most relevant areas in Arabic and Persian languages and literature at some of the well known traditional Institutions like Darul-Uloom, Deoband (U.P), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P), Osmania University, Hyderabad (A.P), Arabic and Persian Research Institute, Patna (Bihar) etc.
Scheme of National Scholarships at Secondary Stage for Talented
Children from Rural Areas 13.8.0 The scheme is in operation since 1971-72. The aim of the scheme is to achieve greater equalisation of educational opportunities and to provide a fillip to the development of the potential talents from rural areas by educating them in good schools. The scheme is being implemented through State Government/U.T. Administration. The distribution of scholarships is made on the basis of Community Development Blocks in each State/U.T. The scholarships are awarded at the end of the middle school stage (class VI/VIII) and continue up to the secondary stage including +2 stage. The selection of the students is made by the state Governments/U.T. Administrations with the help of NCERT/SCERTs. The rate of scholarships varies from Rs. 30/- to Rs.100/- per month depending upon the course of study. The scheme was reviewed in May, 1990 and evaluation work has been entrusted to NIEPA for obtaining better results.
Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships for Post-graduate Studies in
different disciplines in India and abroad 13.9.1 As part of the programmes for commemoration of forty
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years of India's independence and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's Birth Centenary, a Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships for PostGraduate Studies in different disciplines in India and abroad has been instituted. The objective of this programme is to grant prestigious fellowships in the memory of the first Prime Minister of India.
13.9.2 The scheme is intended to provide financial assistance to meritorious students for post-graduate studies. Foreign students who would like to do post-graduate studies in subjects like Indian History, Civilisation and Culture, Humanities recent development in Indian social and economic field, are given preference. Twenty scholarships were proposed to be given i.e. 10 for Indian Students for study in India, 5 for Indian students to study abroad and 5 for students from foreign countries to study in India.
Scholarships/Fellowships offered by foreign governments under
Cultural Exchange Programmes 13.10.0 Under these programmes, scholarships are given to Indian students by the donor countries for higher studies in the respective country. These awards of scholarships for PostGraduate studies leading to Ph.D and Post Doctoral Research in the fields of Professional Shipping, Pulp and Paper Technology, Molecular Biology, Archaeology, Literature, History, Philosophy, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Silicate Technology, Wood Technology, Financial Management, Economics, Ceramic and Glass Technology, Naval Architecture, Fisheries Technology, Hydrology, Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, Veterinary Sciences, Sociology, Geological Engineering, Restoration and Conservation of Historical Monuments, Political Science, Education, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Population Studies, Medicine and other fields of Science and Technology etc. are made available every year by various foreign governments and agencies. Actual utilisation of these scholarships upto October 1992 by Scholarship Division is :-
1. Indonesia 1
2. Czechoslovakia 5
3. A.R.E. 1
4. Hungary 2
5. Ireland 2
6. Germany 5
7. Japan 13
8. France 1
9. China 13
10. Turkey 2
11. Italy 8
12. Norway 8
13. Portugal 1
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Commonwealth Scholarship/Fellowship Schemes offered By Governments
of U.K., Canada, etc. 13.11.0 Under these scholarship programmes, scholarships/ fellowships are awarded to Indian nationals for higher studies/ research/training in U.K., Canada,. Hong-Kong, Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago and other Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are prestigious ones and are very beneficial to the Country as well as educational and professional developments of the beneficiaries. These scholarships are made available for studies in Cancer Research, Cardiology, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Computer Studies, Electronics, Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Paper Technology, Remote Sensing Technology, Communication Engineering, Bio- technology, Bio-chemeical Engineering, Instrumentalism, Reliability Engineering, Natural Sciences, Agricultural and Allied Fields and Humanities and Social Sciences, Archaeology, History, Museology, Fine Arts, Education Pedagogy, Mass Communication, Economics, Business Administration etc. About 100 awards are made available every year to Indian nationals. The number of scholarships depends upon the offer from the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Upto 31st December, 1992, 47-scholars have been sent abroad under these programmes.
Nehru Centenary (British) Fellowships/Awards 13.12.0 Under this scheme Indian students are sent to U.K. for higher studies/research in the fields of Development Economics, English Language and Literature, International Relations, Energy Conservation and Small Business Development in rural areas. About 15 awards of fellowships are offered by the British Government. 14 scholars have been sent abroad upto 31st December, 1992.
British Technical Co-operation Training Programme 13.13.0 Under this programme, some of the training slots ranging between 3-9 months period are being offered to personnel engaged in educational development and activities like Education Project Management, School Examination Development etc. 18 candidates have been sent abroad upto 31st December, 1992.
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust (U.K.) Scholarships Under this scheme, 2 scholarships are offered to the Indian nationals by the Governors of the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust in the United Kingdom for advance research study in the fields of Micro Electronics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Economics, Mass Communication and Management. Two candidates have been sent abroad upto 31st December, 1992.
British Council Visitorship Programme 13.15.0 Under this programme 150 Scientists, Academicians and Medical Specialists were benefitted upto December, 1992 for
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mutual appreciation of important developments in their areas of specialisation.
Confederation of British Industry Overseas Scholarship Scheme 13.16.0 Under this scheme, the Confederation of British Industry, London offers scholarships to Indian nationals for advance professional training in the subject fields of civil Engineering and Electronics/Mechanical Engineering. The Indian nationals who are working in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Industries, particularly from those who have collaborative agreement with UK firms are eligible for these scholarships.
John Crawford Scholarship Scheme 13.17.0 From this year, the Government of Australia has started offering nine scholarships to Indian nationals on merit basis for higher studies/research leading to a Doctoral Degree in the subject fields of Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences. Out of 10 scholars selected for award. Eight have already left for Australia this year.
National Scholarships Scheme for study abroad 13.18.0 The scheme of scholarship for study abroad administered by the Department of Education was started in the year 1971. The scheme was reviewed at the highest level and it was decided to discontinue the scheme from 1990-91. Although the scheme has been discontinued, the scholars who are still pursuing their studies are paid maintenance and other allowances by Government of India.
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