Question: I want to know about Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child. What does it offer?

Answer: s of the proposed scheme are:a) To support the postgraduate education of single girl children in postgraduate courses

**How to apply:** and notice to be published on the UGC website.Step-2: The host institution where the candidate is studying is
required to verify the onlineapplication.Step-3: It is expected from the institutions where students have taken admitted in the first year of
PG course, that no tuition fees will be charged by the institute to girl students to pursue PG degree courses in
Universities/Colleges/Institutionsï»¿Notes1. Applications will be invited once a year on the National e-Scholarship Portal of the
Government of India. 2. Short notifications will also be uploaded on the UGC website.3. Incomplete applications will be summarily
rejected. Only verified online applications will be considered for the award of scholarship.4. Affidavit regarding Single girl child status
may be uploaded as per format given in Annexure-II.5. Joining report as per Annexure-I has to be uploaded.Documents RequiredTo be
submitted by the Student1. Aadhaar Card2. Proof of admission into a recognized Masterâ€™s degree course in an institute located in
India and recognized by the UGC.3. Joining report (as per format given in Annexure-I)4. Affidavit regarding Single girl child status (as
per format given in Annexure-II)5. Copy of the Bank Passbook6. Birth Certificate or Class 10th Marksheetï»¿To be submitted by the
Institution1. A progress Report after the completion of the first year along with the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates needs
to be submitted by the institution.2. Funds Utilization Certificate also needs to be submitted by the Institution Authorities after
completion of the First Year.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhether The Candidate Has To Select â€œScholarshipâ€​ Or â€œIncentiveâ€​ In
The Type Of Scholarship For Applying Under The Scheme?The candidate has to opt for an â€œincentiveâ€​ to be able to apply under the
scheme.Whether A Girl Child With A Brother In The Family Is Eligible To Be Considered Under The Scheme For Award Of
Scholarship?No, only single girl children are eligible to apply under the scheme. However, twin/ fraternal daughters are eligible to apply
under this scheme.Whether A Candidate Who Was Within 30 Years Of Age During Admission To PG Course But Has Crossed This
Limit At The Time Of Application Be Eligible To Be Considered?Yes. The candidate applying under the scheme can apply if she is
below 30 years of age as on the last date of application too.Can A Single Girl Child Pursuing Post Graduation Through Distance Mode
Apply Under The Scheme? No.After Selection, Is The Awardee Entitled For Hostel Fee Reimbursement/ HRA Or Medical Expenses?
No. The awardee is only entitled for scholarship amount. No HRA/contingency/hostel fee or medical expenses are admissible.Are The
Awardees Eligible For Waiver Of Tuition Fee Or Its Reimbursement? No. Tuition fee reimbursement is not permitted. However, it is
expected from the institutions where student has taken admission in the first year PG course, no tuition fees will be charged by the
institute from girl students to pursue PG degree course in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.Can Students Of Second Year Post
Graduation Apply Under The Scheme?No. The candidates who are pursuing first year postgraduate courses only can apply under the
scheme.Can The Awardee Avail Of Any Other Scholarship Scheme During The Tenure Of This Award?Yes. This scheme can be availed
with any other scholarship scheme as this is an incentive.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesFAQsOkWas this helpful?News and
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Single Girl ChildGirl ChildScholarshipDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked
QuestionsA scholarship scheme by the University Grants Commission for Girl students who are admitted in the first year of PG courses
in any designated university or a postgraduate college, and happen to be the only girl child in the family. The amount of fellowship is â‚¹
36,200/- p.a. for the full duration of a PG course. The scheme has been introduced with an aim to compensate direct costs of girl
education at all levels, especially for such girls who happen to be the only girl child in their families. ï»¿The objectives of the proposed
scheme are:a) To support the postgraduate education of single girl children in postgraduate courses only.b) To recognize the value of
observance of the small family norms. ï»¿The candidates are required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal after initiation of
the application process and notice to be published on the UGC website. 3,000 fresh scholarships will be awarded every year and will be
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