scholarship scheme - Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board, Uttarakhand
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and market workers of Uttarakhand to pursue higher education in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Horticulture & other related fields.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a student. 1. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a small or marginal farmer, agricultural laborer, or mandi worker, or their dependent. 1. The applicant’s total annual family income must not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- The applicant must obtain a certificate from the concerned Mandi Committee stating that they belong to the respective Mandi area. - Eligible students must apply to the university or college. - Meritorious students will be selected by a committee constituted by the university or college.
Required Documents
- Proof of enrollment in an eligible college
- Certificate from the concerned Mandi Committee stating that applicant belongs to the concerned Mandi area.
- Income certificate
- Identity proof
- Educational Qualifications documents/certificates
- Other documents as required
FAQs
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and market laborers of Uttarakhand, including their dependents, are eligible.
What is the maximum family income to be eligible?
The total annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
Which courses are covered under this scheme?
Higher education courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Horticulture.
Which institutions are covered under this scheme?
- Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - R.M.P. (P.G.) College, Gurukul Narsan, Haridwar - V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal - College of Horticulture, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Ranichauri
How can an applicant prove eligibility?
The applicant must obtain a certificate from the concerned Mandi Committee stating that they belong to the respective Mandi area.
How does one apply for the scholarship?
Eligible students must apply directly to the university or college where they wish to pursue their course.
How are the students selected?
Meritorious students are selected through a committee constituted by the respective university or college.