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. Major programmes under which scholarships/fellowships were awarded during 1993-94 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 scholarship is Rs. 25,000/- per annum.
National Loan Scholarship Scheme 13.3.0 Under this scheme the eligible students were hitherto provided interest free loan for post matric higher studies on merit- cum-means basis with the amount of loan varying from Rs. 720/- to Rs. 1,750/-.per annum depending upon the course of study. However, as a result of review of the implementation of the schemes through the States/UTs, the Scheme is now being reformulated with a view to quicken the disbursement of loans and also to facilitate systematic recovery. The possibility of channalising loans through nationalised banks is being explored.
Scheme for Upgration of Merit of SC/ST Students 13.4.1 The Scheme was started in 1987-88. The objective of Scheme is to upgrade the merit of SC/ST students 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 Government/Union Territory Administrations.
13.4.2 The scheme was started by providing for 1,000 students (670 SCs & 330 STs) in 50 schools. Remedial coaching starts at class IX level and continues till a student has completed class XII. Besides, special coaching is provided in classes XI & XII also.
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Scholarships to Students from non-Hindi Speaking States for Post-
matric Studies in Hindi 13.5.0 The objectives 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 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 1993-94. The rates of Scholarships vary from Rs. 50/- to Rs. 125/- per month, depending upon the course of study..pa
Research Scholarships to Produce of Traditional Institutions
Engaged in the Study of Classical Languages Other than Sanskrit, i.e.
Arabic and Persian, etc. 13.6.0 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 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. The Scheme has been advertised for inviting applications for grant of scholarships during 1993-94.
Scheme of National Scholarships at Secondary Stage for Talented
Children from Rural Areas 13.7.1 This Scheme is in operation 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 Governments/U.T. Administrations. The distribution of scholarships is made on the basis of Community Development Blocks in each States/U.T. The scholarship 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 Territory 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.
13.7.2 'Scholarships/Fellowships offered by foreign Governments Under Cultural Exchange Programmes.
13.7.3 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 graduated studies loading to Ph.D. and Post Doctoral Research in the fields of Professional Shipping, Pulp and Paper Technology, Molecular Biology, Archaeology, Literature, History, Philosophy, Nuclear
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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 & other fields of Science & Technology etc. are made available by various foreign Governments and agencies. Actual Utilisation of these scholarships upto October 1993 by Scholarship Division is Under:
1. China 15
2. Japan 14
3. Austria 1
4. Norway 6
5. Germany 11
6. Ireland 3
7. France 1
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8. KOREA (SOUTH) 1
9. ROMANIA 1
10. POLAND 1
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Commonwealth Scholarship/Fellowship Schemes offered by Government
of U.K., Canada etc. 13.8.0 Under these scholarship programmes scholarships/ Fellowships are awarded to Indian nationals for higher studies/Research/training in UK, Canada, Hongkong, 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 Development of the beneficiaries. The Scholarships are made available for studies in Cancer Research, Cardiology, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Computer Studies, Electronics Environmental' Science and Engineering, Ocean Engineering Paper Technology, Remote sensing Technology, Communications Engineering, Bio technology, BioChemical Engineering, instrumentation, Reliability Engineering, Natural Science! Agricultural and Allied fields and Humanities and Social Science, Archaeology, History, Musicology, 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 October, 1993 45 scholars have been sent abroad under these programmes.
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Nehru Centenary (British) Fellowship/Award 13.9.0 Under this scheme, Indian students are sent to UK 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. 13 scholars have been sent abroad upto 31st Oct., 1993
British Technical Co-operation Training Programme 13.10.0 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. 2 (Two) candidates have been sent abroad upto October, 93.
British Council Visitorship Programme 13.11.0 Under this programme, 148 scientists, Academicians and Medical Specialists have been benefited upto October, 93 for mutual appreciation of important developments in their areas of specialisation.
Confederation of British Industry Overseas Scholarship Scheme 13.12.0 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 Electrical/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. Under this scheme, 2 (Two) candidates have been sent abroad upto October, 1993.
John Crawford Scholarship Scheme 13.13.0 The Government of Australia has offered 24 scholarships to Indian nationals on merit basis for Post graduate studies/higher studies/research leading to a Doctoral Degree in the subject fields of Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences. Acceptance of 26 candidates has been received and they are excepted to leave for Australia. in the month of February, 1994.
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