Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship

The Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship for PG programs is provided by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The scholarship provides financial assistance worth INR 36,200 per year to a single girl child in a family pursuing post-graduation courses. Students can apply for the Indira Gandhi single-girl child scholarship scheme online through the National Scholarship Portal. However, they should receive the scholarship benefits within 30 years of age. The UGC Indira Gandhi scholarship for single girl child application last date was January 17, 2023.

Table of Contents

• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Eligibility Criteria
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Rewards and Benefits
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Application Process
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Scholarship Renewal
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Important Documents
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Important Dates
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Terms and Conditions
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme Contact Details

Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

The applicants should ensure they meet all the requirements before applying for the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship. Eligible candidates can submit their applications on the NSP portal. Listed below are the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship eligibility criteria:

• The Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship is applicable to a single girl child from a family who is enrolled in a first-year postgraduate degree.
• They should pursuing a full-time PG degree at a recognised institution. 
• Girl students aged 30 years and below are eligible to apply.
• Distance education students cannot apply for the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship.
• Candidates's colleges/ institutions should be included in the UGC Act under sections 12(B) and 2(f).

Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship Rewards and Benefits

The applicants can track the payment status on the NSP portal. Listed below are the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship amount and other benefits received by the scholars:

• A total number of 3000 Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarships are disbursed each year.
• The selected candidates will receive a Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship amount of INR 36,200 per annum.
• The PG Indira Gandhi scholarship for single girl child 2023 awards are for two years for the duration of the course.
• No kind of additional grant is paid in lieu of medical and hostel charges.
• Girl students will receive a tuition fee waiver to pursue PG course in institutions, colleges or universities.

Note: The UGC will directly credit the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship amount to the beneficiaries' account on an annual basis through the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) system.

Application Process for Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship

The candidates should applicvisit the official NSP portal and register before filling in the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship application forms. However, they should ensure they fulfil all the requirements before applying for the scholarship. The stepwise process to apply for the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship on the NSP portal are as follows:

• Click on new registration on the National Scholarship Portal.
• Read and agree to the terms and conditions and click on continue.
• Enter the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship details.
• Enter the bank details such as bank name, IFSC, account number, etc.
• Click on the register button after providing the aadhar number/ bank account number as identification details.
• An OTP number will be generated once the mobile number gets verified.
• The candidates will obtain the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship login credentials.
• They should complete the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship login process by providing the credentilas and an OTP number.
• Next, the candidates should fill up the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship application form with the correct details.
• The candidates should note the application ID and password for future reference.

Note: Candidates are requested to fill up the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship application form with the correct details. Changes are not permissible once the application is submitted. The central government-sponsored scheme shall not encourage multiple applications as it will lead to the cancellation of the application.

Application Procedure Guidelines

Given below are some of the important Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship application guidelines:

• Once in a year, Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship applications will be invited through the National Scholarship Portal.
• The short notification shall be provided on the University Grants Commission portal.
• Only verified applications are considered for the PG Indira Gandhi scholarship for single girl child
• Incomplete Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship application forms are not allowed.
• An affidavit showing the status of the single girl child should be uploaded in the prescribed format.
• Refer to Annexure 1 of Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship 2023 guidelines for the joining report uploading format.

 Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship Renewal

The Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship renewals are based on the following factors:

• Subject to the renewal receipt, Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship for PG degree will be renewed for the next academic year.
• The host would forfeit the UGC Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship in case a scholar fails to get promoted to the next class or academic level.
• The scholarship will not be renewed if a student changes the course of study.
• The financial assistance pattern through the Canara Bank Scholarship portal or UGC shall continue for the scholars from previous years.

Note: The proposed Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship scheme shall be monitored and implemented by the University Grants Commission [UGC].

Indira Gandhi Scholarship Important Documents

The candidates should upload the necessary documents while filling up the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship application form. The University Grants Commission notifies that the candidates should provide the aadhar number as an identifier for disbursing the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship amount:

• Photograph of the applicant
• Scanned copy of the aadhar card
• Mark sheet of the previous final examination (self-attested copy)
• Current course fee receipt
• An affidavit showing the status of the single girl child (in the prescribed format)
• Joining report as per the prescribed format

Note 1: Joining report shall be duly filled along with the seal and signature of the verifying officer.

Note 2: Single girl child affidavit should be on stamp paper worth INR 50. It has to be duly filled along with the signature and seal of Gazetted officer/ First Class Magistrate or SDM (Tehsildar or above-ranked officers).

Scholarship Important Dates

The candidates should submit the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship application forms and the documents within the deadline. Mentoned below are the important dates of the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship:

• Last date of application: January 17, 2023
• Defective verification date: January 31, 2023
• Institute verification date: January 31, 2023

Terms and Conditions

The important terms and conditions of the UGC Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship are as follows:

• It has been observed that from the 2016-17 financial year scholarship will be disbursed using aadhar card as an identifier.
• The Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship amount shall be disbursed from the date of joining the course.
• The scholarship amount will directly be credited to the beneficiary's account through the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode.
• The scholarship scheme shall be monitored, evaluated and implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Applicant has to opt for ‘incentive’ in the type of scholarship option in order to apply.
• Selected students will only be entitled to Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship amount, excluding medical expenses, hostel fee or HRA.

Contact Details

The candidates can reach out to the helpdesk, if they have any queries regarding the Indira Gandhi single girl child scholarship 2023. The contact details are as follows:

• Phone Number: 0120 – 6619540
• Email ID: sosa3ugc@gmail.com; helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

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