About this education scheme
The "Ambedkar International Scholarship – SC" Scheme by the Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Department provides financial assistance to meritorious SC students for pursuing Ph.D. studies in foreign universities in Humanities and Social Sciences.
The "Ambedkar International Scholarship – SC" scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan aims to support meritorious scheduled caste (SC) students in pursuing Ph.D. studies in foreign universities. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to SC students enrolled in Ph.D. programs in Humanities and Social Sciences. The scheme is implemented by the Rajasthan Residential Educational Institutions Society (RAJEDU).
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Ambedkar International Scholarship – SC (AIS-SC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Rajasthan |
| Official portal | sje.rajasthan.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 6 lakh per year |
| Age | No lower limit to 35 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 35 years
- 🏷️SC
- 💰Income Rs. 6 lakh tak
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance: Rs. 25,00,000/- is granted to selected candidates in three installments:
- Rs. 10,00,000/- in the first year
- Rs. 10,00,000/- in the second year
- Rs. 5,00,000/- in the third year
Scholarship Validity: Up to three years.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- The applicant must have completed a postgraduate degree from a recognized Indian university with a minimum of 55% marks.
- The applicant must have secured admission to a Ph.D. program in a foreign university accredited by the respective country's authority.
- The applicant's age must be below 35 years as of the application deadline.
- The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed Rs. 6,00,000/-.
- The applicant should not be beneficiary of any other govt scholarship program.
- The Ph.D. program must be in one of the following fields:
- Sociology.
- Public Administration.
- Law.
- Economics.
- Political Science.
- Anthropology.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Application Process: Applicants related to the scheme must apply as per the following:
- Applicants must apply within one month from the date of advertisement issued by the State Government for the scholarship.
- The application form must be accompanied by documents related to age, annual income, caste, and proposed syllabus/subject for the Ph.D. program.
- Income certificate must be submitted in the prescribed format issued by the State Government.
- The application form for the scholarship should be sent to: Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamdoli, Jaipur (Email ID: secretaryapj@gmail.com)
- Every year, the student must submit progress reports and details of the research work undertaken to the concerned department. The department will review and record the completed research work accordingly.
State-Level Approval Committee:
- From the completely received application forms, a maximum of five applicants will be selected and approved by the State-Level Approval Committee,
Process for Disbursement of Scholarship Funds:
- Selected candidates under the scheme will be awarded scholarships for a maximum period of three years.
- The candidate must submit a certificate of admission from the educational institution/university where they are pursuing the Ph.D., duly signed by the institution head.
- A certificate of attendance from the institution/university where the candidate is pursuing the Ph.D. must be submitted.
- Upon approval of the scholarship amount, the Director & Special Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur will issue the funds either through a cheque or direct bank transfer into the account of the concerned student.
- Additionally, from time to time, Director & Special Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Rajasthan will receive academic progress reports of the selected Ph.D. students from the respective universities/institutes.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
SC students from Rajasthan who have completed a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks and have secured admission in a Ph.D. program in a foreign university.
What is the age limit for this scholarship?
The applicant must be below 35 years at the time of application.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Submit the application form along with the required documents to Ambedkar Peeth, Jaipur or via email at secretaryapj@gmail.com.
Can I apply if I am already receiving another scholarship?
No, the applicant must not be availing any other scholarship.
Is there any reservation or relaxation for students?
The scheme is exclusively for SC students, but no additional reservations or relaxations apply.
How long is the scholarship valid?
The scholarship is valid for three years.
What happens if I discontinue my Ph.D.?
The scholarship amount must be returned with 10% interest.
Who oversees the application process?
The Scrutiny Committee verifies applications, and the State-Level Approval Committee finalizes the selections.
Where can I get more information?
Applicant can contact the Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Department or email secretaryapj@gmail.com.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website jansoochna.rajasthan.gov.in
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