University Grants Commission (UGC) offers Ishan Uday Scholarship scheme for North Eastern Region.
Rationale of the scholarship:
- To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region
- To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in NE Region
- To focus more on professional education in NE Region
- Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation
Number of scholarships: 10,000
Eligible degree courses: Technical and professional courses; medical and para-medical courses
Eligibility
- Students with domicile of NER who have passed Class XII or equivalent exam from a school situated within NER through any recognized Board of Education, including Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), National institute of open Schooling (NIOS) within NER only, and have secured admission in general degree course, technical and professional courses including medical and paramedical courses (Integrated courses included) in Universities/Colleges/Institutions recognized as under:
- Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under Section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act.
- Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.
- Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central / State Government.
- Institutes of National Importance.
- Institutions recognized by other Statutory councils within as well as outside
- To be eligible for this scholarship applicant must be student of first year Under-graduation.
- Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. The reservation shall be followed as per Government of India norms.
Scholarship value:
- For integrated degree courses: tenable for the complete duration of the course.
- For dual degree courses: tenable for the first degree only
- To avail the scholarship: income of the parents of the student must not exceed Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.
- Scholarship amount: Rs.5400/- per month for General Degree courses and Rs. 7800/- per month for Technical & Professional courses (including Medical & Para medical courses) will be given through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary student.
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| Organization | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Fellowship Level | Bachelor’s |
| Country | India |
| Subject areas |
Technical and professional courses, Medical and para medical courses |
| Fellowship amount | Varies for different courses |
| Eligibility | Open to Indian nationals |
| Deadline | 31 October 2017 |
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