Is Your Daughter the Only Child? Here’s How She Can Benefit from the Indira Gandhi Scholarship

The Indira Gandhi Postgraduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child, introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC), offers a financial boost to female students who are the only child in their families and are pursuing postgraduate studies. The scholarship provides Rs. 36,200 annually for two years, easing the financial burden of tuition fees and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Single Girl Child: Must be the only female child in the family.

Age: Applicants must be under 30 years old at the time of applying.

Program: Must be enrolled in the first year of a full-time postgraduate program at a UGC-recognized institution.

Exclusions: Distance learning courses and programs from deemed universities not supported by the government are not eligible.

Application Process

The application process is entirely online. Candidates need to submit their applications via the National Scholarship Portal, following the UGC's announcement. Students should ensure that their institutions verify the applications before submission. Additionally, no tuition fees should be charged to female students in postgraduate programs under this scheme.

Required Documents

Proof of Enrollment: Confirmation of being admitted to a UGC-recognized Master's program.
Bank Details: A copy of the passbook showing the student's bank account details.
Proof of Being the Sole Female Child: A legal declaration and relevant certificates.

Scholarship Support and Conditions

The scholarship provides Rs. 36,200 annually for two years, directly transferred to the student's bank account. However, it does not cover hostel or healthcare fees. The scholarship is available for 3,000 new students every year. At the end of the first year, students must submit a progress report, and academic institutions need to verify the use of funds.

Steps to Apply

Here are the steps to apply for the Indira Gandhi Postgraduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child:

Check Eligibility: Ensure you are the only girl child in your family, under the age of 30, and enrolled in the first year of a full-time postgraduate program at a UGC-recognized institution.

Visit the National Scholarship Portal: Go to the National Scholarship Portal where the application forms will be available.

Register and Log In: Create an account if you haven't already, or log in if you have an existing account.

Fill the Application Form: Complete the application form with personal and academic details, and upload the necessary documents.

Upload Required Documents:

Proof of Enrollment in the postgraduate course.
Bank Account Details (bank passbook copy).
Declaration of being the sole girl child (legal affidavit or relevant certificate).
Birth Certificate or Educational Certificates.