Punjab Agricultural University Scholarship
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) offers a variety of scholarships to support students in their academic endeavors. Below is an overview of the available scholarships, including eligibility criteria and benefits:
1. University Merit Scholarship
- Eligibility: Awarded to the top seven students based on merit in the entrance examination or qualifying examination.
- Benefit: Each scholarship provides a monthly stipend of ₹500.
2. Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board Scholarship
- Eligibility: Merit-cum-means scholarship for undergraduate students from rural areas of Punjab.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹750.
3. Dr. Dev Raj Bhumbla Merit Scholarship
- Eligibility: Awarded to one student each from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year classes of the B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 4-year program at PAU College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹6,000.
4. Dr. G.S. Khush Scholarship
- Eligibility: Awarded to students pursuing various undergraduate degrees who have passed matriculation from schools located in rural areas of Punjab.
- Benefit: A one-time scholarship of ₹18,000.
5. ICAR Scholarships
- Eligibility: National Talent Scholarships awarded to nominees based on the CUET (ICAR-UG) conducted by the ICAR/NTA for undergraduate programs.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹3,000 for the duration of the undergraduate program.
6. Post-Matric Scholarship
- Eligibility: For students belonging to SEBC/NT/DNT categories with a family income of less than ₹2 lakh per annum.
- Benefit: Scholarship amount as per government norms, up to ₹50
7. Merit-Cum-Means Fellowship
- Eligibility: Awarded to 10% of students admitted in self-supporting programs based on merit and means.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹1,000.
8. Dr. S.K. Vasal Scholarship
- Eligibility: Awarded to one M.Sc. student with the highest OCPA in the discipline of Genetics and Plant Breeding.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹1,500.
9. Dr. G.S. Grewal Memorial Fellowship
- Eligibility: Awarded to two M.Sc. students on merit basis (one each from 1st and 2nd year) from the discipline of Chemistry.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹2,000.
10. DBT Fellowship
- Eligibility: All M.Sc. Biotechnology students admitted through GAT_B are eligible.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹5,000 as per DBT guidelines.
11. SS-SW Chawlas Memorial Fellowship
- Eligibility: Awarded to one M.Sc. student in the discipline of Genetics and Plant Breeding belonging to the economically weaker section.
- Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹2,000.
12. Grameen Chintan Scheme Scholarship
- Eligibility: Details available in the official scholarship prospectus.
- Benefit: Details available in the official scholarship prospectus.
Note: For detailed information on eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines, please refer to the official PAU scholarship prospectus.
