Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Scheme Overview & Objective
Established to compensate for the direct costs of higher education especially for girls through single child families and promote higher studies.
Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)
| Target Education Level | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Enrolled in 1st year of regular Master's program in recognized University |
| Academic Disciplines / Streams | Non-Professional PG Courses (MA, M.Sc, M.Com) |
| Family Income Limit | No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation). |
| Gender Eligibility | Female / Girl Students Exclusively |
| Social Reservation Category | All |
| Domicile / Residence | All India |
Financial Benefits & Allowances
Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist
Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:
- ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
- ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
- ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
- ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
MPath Trust & Security Notice
• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).