Details
A post-matric scholarship scheme by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes candidates for study at Bachelor Degree program in various branches of Agriculture, viz. B.Sc.(Agri.), B.V.Sc., B.Sc.(Agril. Engg.), B.Sc.(Home Science), B.F.Sc., B.Sc.(Forestry) etc. The value of the scholarship will be ₹ 300/- per month along with a contingent grant of ₹ 750/- per annum for the payment of tuition fees, purchase of books, cost of uniforms, etc. The duration of the scholarship will cover the whole of the normal period of the particular degree program to which the candidate is admitted. The scheme provides for the award of 240 scholarships every year.
Benefits
Value of the Scholarship
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must be belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes communities as defined by the Government of India.
- The applicant must have been admitted to Agricultural Universities in any of the undergraduate degree programs of Agriculture & Allied Sciences viz. B.Sc.(Agri.), B.V.Sc., B.Sc.(Agril. Engg.), B.Sc.(Home Science),B.F.Sc., B.Sc.(Forestry) etc.
Exclusions
Application Process
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Number
- Proof of being admitted to an Agricultural University in an undergraduate degree program of Agriculture & Allied Sciences
- Caste Certificate
- Bank Details
- Passport sized photograph
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