Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A 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 ₹ 36,200/- per annum.

Benefits:
> **Nature of Assistance Available Under the Scheme**

Amount of fellowship: ₹36,200/- per annum for a period of two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course.
3,000 fresh scholarships will be awarded every year and will be paid on DBT mode on annual basis.
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> ***Note***

No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges, etc.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant must be the only girl child in the family.
1. Girl students without having any brothers or the girl student who are twin daughters/ fraternal daughters may also apply
1. The age of the applicant should not be more than 30 years at the time of admission in the first year of PG
1. course.
1. The applicant must have taken admission to regular, full-time first-year master&#39;s degree courses in any designated university or a postgraduate college. 
1. The candidate should be pursuing a non-professional course and be taking regular classes from a recognized institution.
1. The applicant must not be pursuing education through distance education mode.
1. This scholarship is available to PG-I year students only.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Procedure for ApplyingNew Registration:Step 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarships Portal.
Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and Accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”.
Step 4: After successful verification, continue with e-KYC process (as applicable).
Step 5: Once completed, your reference number will be generated and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.
Process for OTR ID Number Generation:Step 1: Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services in the android device.
Step 2: Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
Step 3: After opening the mobile app Select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.
Step 4: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your mobile no. 
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and captcha in the screen and click Next.
Step 6: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red.
Step 7: UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication. Ensure AadhaarFaceRD services are preinstalled on your device.
Step 8: On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR no. will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.
Fresh Application:Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
Step 3: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm.
Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
Step 6: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Track Payment Status:The student can track their payment status from the template “Know Your Payment” in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number or NSP Application ID.
NotesApplications 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.
Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Only verified online applications will be considered for the award of scholarship.
An affidavit regarding the single girl child status may be uploaded as per the format given in Annexure-II.
The joining report as per Annexure-I has to be uploaded.

Documents Required:
To be submitted by the Student1. Aadhaar Card
2. Proof of admission into a recognized Master’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 Passbook
6. Birth Certificate or Class 10th Marksheet
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.