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The Hindu
02-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Scholarships: August 2, 2025
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities An initiative of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India. Eligibility: Indian citizens from Class 11 to postgraduate studies in a recognised institution who have a disability of at least 40% as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and an annual family income not exceeding ₹250,000. Rewards: Maintenance, book grant, and disability allowance. Application: Online Deadline: October 31 NSP NEC Merit Scholarship Offered by the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. Eligibility: Permanent residents of any northeastern state enrolled in a diploma, UG, or PG programme, or registered for an or Ph.D. programme with at least 60% in the last qualifying exam and an annual family income not exceeding ₹800,000. Rewards: Up to ₹30,000 per annum. Application: Online Deadline: October 31 National Overseas Scholarship Scheme Provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Eligibility: Students from the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic Tribes, Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, or Traditional Artisans who are below 35 years as of April 1 and are pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. from a recognised foreign institution and have got at least 60% or equivalent with an annual family income not exceeding ₹800,000 per annum. Rewards: $15,400 a year and other benefits. Application: Online Deadline: March 31, 2026 Courtesy:
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Scholarships: June 21, 2025
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for ST Students An opportunity offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Eligibility: Students from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities who hold a Master's, Ph.D. or postdoctoral degree, have secured 55% or equivalent in the previous qualifying examination and have an annual income of less than ₹600,000. Rewards: $15,400 per year and other benefits. Application: Online Deadline: June 30 IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship A need-based scholarship programme run by IDFC FIRST Bank. Eligibility: Indian students enrolled in the first year of a two-year, full-time MBA programme for the class of 2027 at selected educational institutions with a gross annual family income of less than or equal to ₹600,000. Rewards: ₹100,000 per year Application: Online Deadline: June 30 FAEA Scholarship Offered by the Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA). Eligibility: Students residing within within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) who scored overall 85% or above in Class 10 Board exams in 2025 and have secured admission for Class 11 in any stream in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with an annual family income of ₹320,000 or below. Rewards: Tuition fee, hostel and mess charges, maintenance and other allowances. Application: Online Deadline: June 30 Courtesy: Buddy4study
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM over delays in scholarships for students from marginalised communities
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the 'deplorable' conditions students from the Dalit, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Economically Backward Class (EBC), Other Backward Class (OBC), and minority sections of the society have to deal with at residential hostels, along with the delays in post-matric scholarship disbursements. In a letter dated June 10, the Congress leader detailed a crisis in scholarships programmes, citing Bihar as an example where the scholarship portal allegedly remained non-functional for three years, resulting in no scholarships being disbursed during the 2021-22 academic year. He noted a sharp decline in beneficiaries, and said, 'The number of Dalit students receiving scholarships fell by nearly half, from 1.36 lakh in FY23 to 69,000 in FY24,' while adding that 'students further complain that the scholarship amounts are insultingly low'. The Lok Sabha leader of opposition cited his visit to the Ambedkar Hostel in Darbhanga, Bihar, where students reported severe overcrowding, with '6-7 students forced to share' single rooms, coupled with unhygienic toilets, unsafe drinking water, absent mess facilities, and no access to libraries or the internet. Gandhi claimed that these issues were not isolated to Bihar but 'represent a nationwide failure', hindering education for the vast majority of students from marginalised backgrounds. He called for immediate government action, a comprehensive audit of all hostels serving these communities to ensure basic infrastructure, sanitation, food, and academic facilities, backed by adequate funding; and systemic reforms to ensure timely scholarship disbursement, increased amounts, and improved execution in coordination with state governments. 'India cannot progress unless youth from marginalised communities progress,' Gandhi said. HT had reported in February that the Union Budget 2025 slashed funding for several scholarships. Funding for the National Fellowship and Scholarship for ST students was slashed by 99.99% (from ₹240 crore in 2024 RE to ₹0.02 crore in 2025 BE). The Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities saw a 72.4% reduction, and the Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities was cut by 69.9%. The National Overseas Scholarship Scheme faced a 99.8% cut. HT had also reported last week that over 1,400 PhD scholars under the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) face severe financial hardships as stipend payments have been stalled since January 2025 due to administrative hurdles following a change in nodal agency from UGC to NMDFC. The MANF scholars had also written to Gandhi asking for help regarding the disbursal of stipend. Separately, the National Fellowship for Scheduled Castes (NFSC) selection process for June 2024 is also in troubled waters. After initially releasing a selection list of 865 scholars in March 2025 and issuing award letters, the National Testing Agency published a revised list in April, reducing selections to 805 and removing 487 previously chosen candidates.
News18
02-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Students Abroad Suffer As Maharashtra Govt Delays Overseas Scholarship Payments
Last Updated: The Maharashtra government's National Overseas Scholarship Scheme has left many students in dire financial straits. Many students who participated in the Maharashtra government's National Overseas Scholarship Scheme are currently experiencing a serious financial problem as a result of government payments that have been overdue for more than two months. The Other Backward Class (OBC), Dalit, and minority beneficiaries who were enrolled in higher education programs in Australia and the United Kingdom spoke to The Times of India (ToI) about their predicament. They said that since arriving, they have not been given any scholarship funds for living expenses or tuition. According to these students, their predicament is pathetic; several are in danger of starving, and some could be forced to leave their rental apartments, ToI states. 'Feels like I'm drowning in uncertainty. Scholarship funds are delayed, tuition fees are piling up with penalties, and debt is suffocating me. Every day feels like a struggle to stay afloat financially," a student at the University of Birmingham said as quoted by the ToI. A University of Sydney student stated, 'It feels like I've been left on my own. My scholarship funds were delayed endlessly, and unpaid fees are accumulating penalties. I borrowed money to survive, but the debt is crushing me now." 'I'm exhausted, mentally and financially. I haven't received any scholarship support for months. My fees are unpaid. I borrowed money to survive, but now I can't repay. I feel abandoned," another student from Sydney University told the publication. In a follow-up with authorities in the relevant departments, Rajiv Khobragade, president of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), The Platform, stated that sending students overseas with false promises of scholarships is equivalent to forcing them into mental hardship and malnutrition. 'The government should provide scholarship funds on time," he stated as per the publication. The Platform is an organisation that works closely with these students. The students claimed that even though they emailed the social justice and special assistance (SJSA) and OBC welfare departments regarding their scholarships, they were informed that the finance department had not yet sanctioned the monies. According to the state OBC welfare minister, Atul Save, there is no shortage of funding, as he told TOI. 'I will look into the issue and resolve the matter. Though it is a public holiday tomorrow, I will take an update about the scholarship and disburse funds," he said. Meanwhile, SJSA's main secretary, Harshdeep Kamble, stated that 'Scholarship funds were already released to the commissioner (social justice)." He went on to say that more information must be obtained from the SJSA commissioner. First Published:
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maha overseas scholarship students face hunger, no disbursals for 2 months
Nagpur: Several students who availed National Overseas Scholarship Scheme of Maharashtra govt are facing severe financial crisis with govt disbursals pending for more than two months now. The beneficiaries from OBC, Dalit and minority categories, who enrolled in higher education programmes in Australia and the United Kingdom, spoke to TOI and shared their plight. They said they have not received any scholarship money for tuition fee or living expenses since their arrival. These students said their situation is pitiable; many are on the verge of starvation, with some facing the risk of being evicted from their rented homes. "Feels like I'm drowning in uncertainty. Scholarship funds delayed, tuition fees piling up with penalties, and debt is suffocating me. Every day feels like a struggle to stay afloat financially," said a student at the University of Birmingham. A student from the University of Sydney said, "It feels like I've been left on my own. My scholarship funds were delayed endlessly, and unpaid fees are accumulating penalties. I borrowed money to survive, but the debt is crushing me now." Another student from Sydney University said, "I'm exhausted, mentally and financially. I haven't received any scholarship support for months. My fees are unpaid. I borrowed money to survive, but now I can't repay. I feel abandoned." Talking to TOI, a Dalit student in the UK said, "I have been struggling with financial challenges. This situation is affecting my studies and mental health. There is no one in my family to support me and I came here buoyed by the scholarship promise. Due to funds crunch, I'm unable to pay rent and can't afford meals." NGO The Platform's Rajiv Khobragade, who is following up with officials in the concerned departments, said, "Sending students abroad with false promise of scholarships is tantamount to pushing them into starvation and mental stress. The govt should provide scholarship funds on time." The students alleged though they sent emails to the OBC Welfare department and social justice and special assistance (SJSA) department for respective scholarships, they were told that funds are not yet approved by the finance department. State OBC welfare minister Atul Save told TOI there is no dearth of funds. "I will look into the issue and resolve the matter. Though it is a public holiday tomorrow, I will take an update about the scholarship and disburse funds," he said. Harshdeep Kamble, principal secretary, SJSA, said, "Scholarship funds were already released to the commissioner (social justice)." Kamble added further details need to be taken from the SJSA commissioner.
