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Application Process
To apply for scholarship, in
Delhi, the prospective Fellow needs to submit a completed
application at the Udayan Care office or at Mahavir Sr. Model
School, Sangam Park Extn., opp. Nanak Piao Gurudwara, Delhi 110008.
For candidates residing in Kolkotta, the application form
has to reach at Flat –
52, 52/1 K. M. Naskar Road, Amropali, Tollygunge, Kolkata – 700
040 the candidates also can contact on the following number (033)
24811474.
The candidates from
Kurukshetra may contact Prof Sushama Sharma, Dean of education
University of Kurukshetra.
The Application process begins
in June-July every year and selections are completed in the month of
August.
Download application form
Download re-admission form
Download Three Monthly Proforma
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Eligibility Requirements
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Female Indian citizen, permanent resident of Delhi. Students of Krukshetra University and school are also eligible to apply.
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Support income of the family members/ guardian not to exceed Rs.
96,000/- per annum.
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Minimum
marks required for Fellowships for academic courses is 65% and for
vocational courses is 55%.
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Candidates are required to obtain admission to the desired school
/college/ university/institute, prior to seeking Fellowships.
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Qualities that are looked for in the prospective Fellows are a
sensitivity towards the social development and economic empowerment
of women in India, literary and scholastic achievements, integrity of
character, interest in fellow beings, ability to lead and the energy
to use one's talent to the fullest.
Our Committee periodically
reviews these requirements and makes changes as and when required.
Selection Process
The
Fellows are selected through a two-step process: Firstly they
must have crossed the Std X barrier which is an indicator that
despite all odds, the family has believed in the education of
the girl / woman. Secondly, the candidates have to appear for a
NAT test (Needs / Ambition / Talent) devised by Udayan Care.
There is an application form that students must fill up. The
form is devised in a manner that it conveys the needs, ambition
and talent of the applicant. Once the forms are screened, those
selected are called for a written test. The written test is a
general one, based on revealing the general knowledge, personal
aptitude and approach to life, and understanding of social
issues of the applicant. If selected, she is called for an
interview with the family to evaluate the girl's needs and
support of the family. After the interviews, home-visits are
done by our social worker/s to assess the overall condition of
the candidate. Those selected are awarded the Fellowships.
Fellowship
Amount
The amount of Fellowship is decided by the selection committee, keeping in view the overall
requirement of the candidate for the chosen course of study. The present slabs are:
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S. No. |
Fellow |
Cost break up: for
1 Fellow |
Total Fellowship
Amount |
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Direct benefit to the Fellow |
Indirect cost of benefits to the fellow (Including – induction,
workshops, stationary, correspondence, home visits,
Accounting, social campaign, residential camp and administration
charges) |
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1 |
School (XI) |
7,000/- |
3,000/- |
10,000/-
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2 |
College |
9,000/- |
3,000/- |
12,000/- |
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3 |
Vocational |
7,500/- |
2,500/- |
10,000/- |
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4 |
Higher Studies |
18,000/- |
4,000/- |
22,000/- |
Kindly note that the number of Fellows admitted each year depends on the grant we receive.
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