SCHOLARSHIPS
13.1.0 National and External Scholarship Divisions of department of Education administer a number of scholarship/ fellowship programmes meant for Indian students/scholarship for further studies/research in different universities/institution in India and abroad.These scholarships, include both Government of India Scholarships, fellowships offered by foreign countries. Major Programmes under scholarships/fellowships were awarded during 1994-95 are the following:
National Scholarship Scheme 13.2.0 Under this Scheme, scholarships are awarded for postmatric on merit-cum-means basis. The rates of scholarships very 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 of the parents for eligibility of Scholarship is Rs.25,000/- per annum.
Scholarships to Students from Non-Hindi Speaking States for Post-
Matric studies in Hindi 13.3.0 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 territories suitable personnel to man reaching 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 1994-95. The rates of Scholarships vary from Rs.50/-to Rs. 125/- per month, depending upon the course of study.
Research Scholarships to products of Traditional Institutions
Engaged in the study of Classical languages Other than Sanskrit, i.e.
Arabic and Persian 13.4.0 In 1993-94 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 institution", like Darul-Uloom, Deoband (U.P); Aligarh Muslim University. Aligarh (U.P); Osmania University,Hyderabad (A.P);Arabic and Persia research Institute, Patna (Bihar) etc The scheme has been advertised for inviting applications for grant of Scholarship during 1994-95.
Scheme of National scholarships at Secondary Stage for Talented
Children from rural Areas 13.5.0 This Scheme has been in operation since 1971-72. The aim of the Scheme is to achieve greater equalization 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 Governments/U.T. Administrations. The distribution of scholarships is made on the basis of Community Development Blocks in each States/U.T. The scholarships are awarded at the end of the middle school stage (Class VI/VIII) and continue upto the secondary stage including +2 stage. The selection of the students is made by the State Governments/Union
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Territory Administrations with the help of the NCERT/SCERTs. The rate of scholarships varies from Rs.30/-to Rs.100/- per month depending upon the course of study.
Scholarships/Fellowships Offered by Foreign Governments under
Cultural Exchange Programmes 13.6.0 Under these Programmes, the scholarships are given to Indian students by the donor countries for higher studies in the respective country. The awards of scholarships for post graduate studies leading to Ph.D. and post Doctoral Research in the fields of Basic Sciences (Pure &applied), Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences are made available by various foreign governments and agencies. Actual utilisation of these scholarships upto February, 1995 by Scholarships Division as under:-
1. China 10
2. Japan 15
3. Austria 1
4. Norway 9
5. Germany 11
6. Ireland 4
7. France 2
8. Israel 2
9. Korea(South) 1
10. Czech 1
11. Spain 6
12. Egypt 2
13. Mexico 1
14. Indonesia 1
15. Italy 2
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Commonwealth Scholarship/Fellowship Schemes offered by Government
of U.K., Canada, etc. 13.7.0 Under this scholarship programme, scholarships/ fellowships are awarded to Indian nationals for higher studies/ research/training in U.K., Canada, and other Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are prestigious ones and are very beneficial to the country as well as Educational and Professional development of the beneficiaries. The Scholarships are made available for studies in around 20 subject fields including some in medicine. 49 scholarships are expected to be utilised during 94-95.
Nehru Centenary (British) Fellowship/Award 13.8.0 Under this scheme, Indian students are sent to UK for higher studies/ research in the fields of Economics, English Language and Literature, International Relations, Energy Conservation and small Business Development. About 15 fellowships are offered by the British Government and 10 scholars have been sent abroad upto February, 1995.
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British Council Visitorship programme 13.9.0 Under this Programme, 164 scientists, Academicians and Medical Specialists have been benefitted upto February, 1995 for mutual appreciation of important developments in their areas of specialisation.
Confederation of British Industry Overseas Scholarship Scheme 13.10.0 Under this scheme, the Confederation of British Industry, London offers scholarships to Indian nationals for advance professional training in the subject fields of Engineering and Technology. The Indian nationals who are working in civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science & Bio Medical Egg. Industries, particularly from those who have collaborative agreement with U.K. firms, are eligible for these scholarships. Under this scheme, offers for training of 6 candidates have been received.
Australian Development Co-Operation Scholarship (ADCOS) 13.11.0 The Government of Australia offered over 28 scholarships to Indian nationals on merit basis for post graduate and higher studies/ research leading to a Doctoral Degree in the subject fields of Engineering and Technology Humanities and Social Sciences. 26 candidates already left for Australia and remaining two will leave shortly.
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