University Scholarship (Ph.D.) - Uttarakhand
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹6,000/- in the form of scholarships to students who are pursuing a Ph.D. programme for 36 months or have submitted their rough thesis.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. 1. The scholarship is awarded to students who have been pursuing their Ph.D. for 36 months or have submitted their rough thesis, whichever occurs earlier.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- To award fellowships to new and existing students from the date of their registration, the respective Heads of Departments invite applications on the prescribed form, following the procedure established in 1994–95 and approved by the Vice-Chancellor. The scholarship is renewed monthly based on academic progress. - This fellowship of ₹6,000/- per month is awarded to two students admitted to each Ph.D. program, based on merit determined by their scores in various examinations related to their academic qualifications. The Heads of Departments prepare a merit list and submit it to the office, along with their recommendations and the applications received from all students in their departments. - The Dean of Student Welfare then places these recommendations before a previously constituted committee for awarding the fellowships. The committee’s recommendations are approved by the Registrar and the Vice-Chancellor, and the list of selected students is issued through an office order by the Dean of Student Welfare. The fellowship amount is disbursed by the Director, Research Office.
Required Documents
- Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
FAQs
Who implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Students enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the university are eligible. The scholarship is specifically for those who have been pursuing their Ph.D. for 36 months or have submitted their rough thesis, whichever occurs earlier.
What is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship provides ₹6,000 per month.
How long is the scholarship awarded?
It is awarded from the date of registration and is renewed monthly based on academic progress.
How many students receive the scholarship in each Ph.D. program?
The scholarship is awarded to two students per Ph.D. program based on merit.
How is merit determined for the scholarship?
Merit is determined based on scores in various examinations related to the students’ academic qualifications.
What is the application process for the scholarship?
The Heads of Departments invite applications on a prescribed form, following the procedure approved by the Vice-Chancellor.
Who approves the scholarship awards?
The recommendations are reviewed by a committee constituted for awarding the fellowships. The final approval is given by the Registrar and Vice-Chancellor.
How is the final list of selected students issued?
The Dean of Student Welfare issues the list of selected students through an official office order.
Who disburses the scholarship amount?
The scholarship is paid by the Director, Research Office.