The Canara Bank Scholarship 2024, launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC), aims to alleviate financial barriers hindering the education of economically disadvantaged students. This scholarship program provides monetary assistance directly to students' bank accounts, ensuring they can pursue their educational aspirations without financial worry.
The UGC, in collaboration with Canara Bank, offers various scholarships to eligible students. These scholarships cater to different educational levels and are administered through the Scholarship and Fellowship Management Portal, designated by the UGC as the nodal agency for scholarship disbursement.
| Name | Canara Bank Scholarship 2024 |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Students coming from economically weaker sections of society |
| Objective | Providing financial assistance to complete education |
| Beneficiaries | Students coming from economically weaker sections of the society |
| Official Site | Canara Bank |
| Scholarship Name | Rewards |
|---|---|
| BSR Fellowships in Sciences | Up to Rs. 27,900 per month, Contingency grant of up to Rs. 25,000 per year, and Other benefits. |
| Dr. S Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities & Social Science | Up to Rs.41,900 per month, Contingency amount of Rs. 50,000 per year for 3 years Other benefits |
| Emeritus Fellowship | Rs. 31,000 per month (for 2 years) Contingency benefits of Rs. 50,000 per year |
| Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child | Rs. 36,200 per year (for 2 years) |
| Ishan Uday-Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region | Rs. 5,400 per month to general degree candidates Rs. 7,800 per month to candidates |
| Kothari Fellowship | Up to Rs. 46,500 per month, contingency grant of Rs. 1,00,000 per annum |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship-Minority | Up to Rs.28,000 per month, Contingencybenefits, Escorts/ reader assistance for PWD candidates |
| National Fellowship for students of Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Up to Rs.28,000 per month, Contingencybenefits, Escorts/reader assistance for PWD candidates |
| NET-JRF Fellowship | Up to Rs. 28,000 per month, Contingency benefits |
| PG Scholarship for M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Pharma to GATE/ GPAT qualified candidates | Rs. 24,000 per month Contingency of Rs. 5,000 per year |
| PG Scholarship for Professional courses for SC/ ST | Rs. 7,800 per month for ME/ MTech students (for 2 years)Rs. 4,500 per month for other professional courses (for 2 years) |
| PG Scholarship for University Rank holders | Rs. 3,100 per month (for 2 years) |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship for SC & ST | Up to Rs. 46,500 per month, Contingency of Rs. 50,000 (for 5 years), and other benefits |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates | Up to Rs. 46,500 per month, contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per annum (for 5 years) |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC | Up to Rs.28,000 per month, Contingency benefits, Escorts/ reader assistance for PWD candidates |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences | Up to Rs.28,000 per month, Contingencybenefits, Escorts/reader assistance for PWD candidates |
| UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme | Rs. 50,000 per month Research grant of Rs. 5,00,000 per year |
To apply for the Canara Bank Scholarship 2024, applicants need to provide essential documents, including:
Address proof
Photo identity proof
Age proof
Academic certificates and mark sheets
Bank passbook
Passport-sized photograph
Other relevant documents
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| BSR Fellowships in Sciences | Must be studying in any of the Departments of Sciences, Bio-Sciences, Engineering Sciences Agricultural Sciences Must be meritorious Should be interested in advanced studies & research leading to a Ph.D. in Science field |
| Dr. S Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities & Social Science | Must be involved in full-time research. Should be unemployed.The age should not be more than 35 years. Age is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women/ PWD. Must have a UG or PG level degree. Must secure a minimum of 55% marks for UG level (50% for reserved category) and 60% marks for PG degree (55% for reserved category). |
| Emeritus Fellowship | Should be a teacher Should have teaching experience. Should have published quality research work in his/ her teaching career. |
| Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child | Must be a single girl child Age should not be more than 30 years, Must be studying in the 1st year of a master’s degree course |
| Ishan Uday-Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region | Must belong to the North East Region (NER). Must pass Class 12 or its equivalent exam Must be studying in the 1st year of any UG course Annual family income must not exceed Rs 4.5 lakh. |
| Kothari Fellowship | Must have a Ph.D. degree in science preferably with published research work to his/her credit.Should be unemployed. The age should not be more than 35 years. Age is relaxable by 3 to 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women/ PWD. |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship-Minority | Must belong to any of the minority communities such as Muslim, Parsi, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, and Christian.Must be studying in Ph.D. or MPhil. Should have obtained at least 55% marks in the post-graduation course. Must have cleared any of the CBSE/ NTA-UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET exams. |
| National Fellowship for students of Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Must have a PG degree in any subject. Should belong to the OBC category. Must enroll for M.Phil or Ph.D. degrees (full-time) in any of Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Engineering & Technology.Should be unemployed. Family income must not exceed 6 lakhs per year. |
| NET-JRF Fellowship | Must have a master’s or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved category)Age should not be more than 30 years. Age is relaxable by 3 to 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women/ PWD. |
| PG Scholarship for M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Pharma to GATE/ GPAT students | Must be passed in GATE/ GPAT with minimum required marks/ percentage.Should be enrolled in any of AICTE-approved courses such as M.E/ M.Pharm/ M.Tech |
| PG Scholarship for Professional courses for SC/ ST | Must be studying in the 1st year of PG course Must belong to the SC/ST category. |
| PG Scholarship for University Rank holders | Must be studying Master’s degree Must be a 1st or 2nd rank holder in his/her UG level Must secure 60% marks at UG level. Age should not be more than 30 years |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship for SC & ST | Must belong to the SC/ST category Should be registered for a Ph.D. program Should have published research work to their credit. Should be unemployed Age is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women/ PWD. Age should not be more than 50 years secure a minimum of 50% marks for UG level and 55% marks for the PG degree |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates | Only women candidates Must hold a Ph.D. degree and Must be unemployed Age should not be more than 55 years Age is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women/ PWD. Must secure a minimum of 55% marks for UG level (50% for reserved category) and 60% marks for PG degree (55% for reserved category). |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC | Must have a Post Graduate degree.Should belong to the SC/ ST community.Should be enrolled in MPhil or Ph.D. within 2 years. |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences | Must be a single girl child Age should not be more than 40 years Age is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women/ PWD. Must be registered for a Ph.D. program in social sciences |
| UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme | Should be a reader or serving any higher posts in Science and Technology departments Must have published at least 15 research articles in reputed journals. Must have successfully completed Ph.D. dissertations 15 in Basic sciences and 10 in Engineering and Technology, 5 of whom received their degree in the last 10 years.Must have handled a minimum of 3 types of research projects in the past 10 years. |
To apply for the Canara Bank Scholarship 2024:
Visit the official website and navigate to the scholarship section.
Access the Scholarship and Fellowship Management Portal.
Register as a new user and fill out the registration form with accurate details.
Complete the application form, providing necessary information and uploading required documents.
Review the application and submit it.
Keep a hard copy of the application for future reference.
To access the Scholarship and Fellowship Management Portal:
Visit the portal and navigate to the scholar corner section.
Enter your email address, password, and verification code.
Click on the login option to access your dashboard.
If you forget your password:
Access the portal and select the "forget password" option.
Enter your email address and select your university.
Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.
For any queries or assistance, you can reach out to:
Email: scholarship.ugc@canarabank.com
Phone: 011-23387332/38
Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on academic merit and financial need.
Registration Charges: No registration fees are required for any of the scholarships.
Disbursement Procedure: Scholarship benefits are transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts through the DBT system.
Renewal Application: Renewal applications are mandatory to continue receiving scholarship benefits after each academic year.
Application Deadline: Refer to the "Important Dates" section on the official website for specific deadlines.
For more information and updates, visit the official website of Canara Bank or contact the provided phone number and email address.
By following these steps, eligible students can apply for the Canara Bank Scholarship 2024 and access the financial support necessary to pursue their educational goals.