Scheme for Fellowship to Under Graduate Students for Various Faculties of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University supports meritorious undergraduate students with a monthly fellowship of ₹1,000. Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, runs this scheme to attract bright students to agriculture programs at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU).
The fellowship starts from the date a student joins the college and continues as long as the required academic standing is kept up. Eligible students also get free railway and bus travel concessions along with the cash support.
Scheme for Fellowship to Under Graduate Students for Various Faculties of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
This scheme provides a monthly fellowship to meritorious undergraduate students across the different faculties of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University. Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, launched this scheme to bring bright, talented students into its undergraduate programs. By giving financial support, it encourages students to pursue quality education and later help rural development and agricultural productivity in Gujarat.
Selection is based on academic merit. In the first year, the fellowship is awarded on the basis of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent board marks. In later years, it goes to students who scored the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) or Cumulative Credit Point Average (C.C.P.A.) in their class in the previous year.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Scheme for Fellowship to Under Graduate Students for Various Faculties of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Gujarat |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| Benefit Type | Composite |
| Fellowship Amount | ₹1,000 per month |
| Official Website | Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University |
Benefits
A selected student receives a monthly fellowship of ₹1,000 throughout the undergraduate program. On top of this cash support, the student can get free railway or bus concessions as well as possible fee waivers, subject to university provisions.
Important Note: Fellowship payments begin from the actual date the student joins the college.
Eligibility
To qualify for this fellowship, a student should meet the following criteria:
A student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU). The student should have scored at least 60% marks in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) examination in the Science stream. The student must also be among the top 10% of meritorious students in the class. To keep receiving the fellowship, the student must maintain a GPA or C.C.P.A. of at least 6.0 with no 'F' (fail) or 'I' (incomplete) grades.
Exclusions
Some conditions make a student ineligible for this fellowship:
A student cannot receive any other regular fellowship or scholarship if awarded this fellowship. A student is also ineligible if the course is dropped or regular studies are not pursued. In addition, a student punished under the university's disciplinary rules or for 'use of unfair means' during examinations cannot get this benefit.
Application Process
A student should follow this simple process to apply:
STEP 1 - Prepare the application form and submit it to the office of the Registrar by the 31st of December.
STEP 2 - A committee of the Registrar, the Director of Student Welfare, and the Deans reviews the applications based on academic merit.
STEP 3 - Once selected, the payment is made annually through the college principal, provided the student shows satisfactory academic progress.
Reminder: Keep an eye out for the official fellowship notification released by the 30th of November each year.
Documents
Keep these documents ready while applying for the fellowship:
- HSC (12th Standard) mark sheet.
- Recent passport size photographs.
- Bank account details, which must be linked with the Aadhaar number.
References
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Official Website
FAQ's
What is the objective of the scheme?
The main aim is to attract bright minds to agriculture programs by offering financial support, so that agricultural expertise and rural productivity in Gujarat improve.
What is the financial support provided?
Selected undergraduate students receive a monthly fellowship of ₹1,000.
Who can apply?
Any undergraduate student at the university who secured at least 60% in the HSC Science stream and ranks in the top 10% of the class can apply.
How is the first-year fellowship decided?
For the first year, selection is based purely on the merit of the HSC or equivalent board examination marks.
How are continuing students evaluated?
In later years, the fellowship goes to those who achieved the highest GPA or C.C.P.A. in their previous academic year.
Can a student hold another scholarship along with this one?
No, a student must choose between this fellowship and any other regular government scholarship.
How many students receive this per class?
The university awards this to around 10% of the total student strength in each class so that only top performers benefit.
When is the official notification released?
The notification is released by the Registrar on or before the 30th of November.
What is the deadline for applications?
A completed application must be submitted to the Registrar by the 31st of December each year.
What causes fellowship discontinuation?
The fellowship stops if the GPA falls below 6.0, if an 'F' or 'I' grade is received, if the student drops out, or if university discipline or examination rules are broken.
How does a student receive the money?
Funds are credited directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account through the college principal.
Are there benefits beyond money?
Yes, a student may get concessions for train or bus travel, subject to current university provisions.
Will the fellowship be lost if a student quits?
Yes, the fellowship stops immediately if the course is left incomplete for any reason.