In India, there is no dearth of talented candidates but some lag
behind because of financial paucity. They don’t have to be worry and
need to stay positive. David Balley once very well quoted, “A positive
attitude really makes dreams come true- it did for me”. So in our write
up, we wrote a solution for those candidates.
The government of India with state and central collaboration has introduced various schemes for NDA scholarship
available for financial weaker students. Scholarships, grants,
fellowships, student loans and ex gratia are a few types of financial
assistance that eases the burden of expenditure of students who wish to
study or take up a career further. These NDA Scholarships are a
hassle-free mode with least documentation. Majority of the documentation
is done by loan/scholarship provider themselves. Here we will discuss
some government and non-government scholarship schemes:
- Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship
Rs. 1500/- (One time payment) – Second best all round Air Force cadet of VI term.
Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship
Rs. 1500/- (One time payment). Best all round Air Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term.
- COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is of the value of Rs. 360.00 per annum and awarded
to a MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman. The
scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the
Government.
- KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Two scholarships are awarded to cadets who obtain the highest
position amongst candidates from BIHAR. The value of each scholarship is
Rs. 37.00 per mensem tenable for a maximum period of 4 years during the
training at the National Defence Academy,
Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun
and the Air Force Flying College; and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of their
training at the National Defence Academy. The scholarship will, however,
be continued subject to maintaining good progress at the above
institution.
- ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Two scholarships will be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM. The value
of each scholarship is Rs. 30.00 per mensem and is tenable for the
duration of a cadet’s stay at the National Defence Academy. The
scholarships will be awarded to the two best cadets from ASSAM without
any reference to the income of their parents. The cadets who are granted
this scholarship will not be entitled to any other financial assistance
from the Government.
- UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Two scholarships each of the value of Rs. 30.00 per month and an
outfit stipend of Rs. 400.00 are awarded to two cadets who belong to
UTTAR PRADESH on merit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of
three years subject to satisfactory performance by the cadets at
National Defence Academy. Cadets who are granted these Scholarships are
not entitled to any other financial assistance from Government.
- KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
One merit scholarship of the value of Rs. 480/- per annum for the entire period of training at NDA, will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to a Cadet
who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures the
first position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDA
irrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any
of the Sainik Schools in India. The financial position of a Cadet’s
father/guardian is not taken into consideration.
- BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZE.
It is an initial lump sum grant Scholarship per semester Amount Low
Middle High 5000/- 3750/ 2500/- 1800/- 1350/- 900/- Eligibility (i) The
cadet must be Indian Citizen and the cdt and/or his of/or permanently
domiciled in the State of West Bengal. (ii) The Cadet is not in receipt
of any other financial assistance/ grant from the Govt. of India and/or
the State Government or any other authority excepting scholarship or
stipend received on merit.
- HMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Four scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESH.
The value of each scholarship is Rs. 30.00 per month during the first
two years of training and Rs. 48.00 per month during the third year of
training. These scholarships will be available to those cadets whose
parent’s income is below Rs. 500.00 per month. No cadet in receipt of
financial assistance from the Government will be eligible for this
scholarship.
- TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship
per course of the value of Rs. 30/- per month plus an outfit allowance
of Rs. 400/- (one only during the entire period of cadet’s training) to
be awarded to a cadet belonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose
parent’s/guardian’s monthly income does not exceed Rs. 500/-. The
application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant, National
Defence Academy on their arrival.
- KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Govt. of Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from
Karnataka State who join the National Defence Academy. The value of the
scholarship shall be Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One thousand) per month and
outfit allowance of Rs. 12000/- in first term.
- ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIP
The Government of Bihar has instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships
at Rs. 50/- per month for entire period of six terms at the NDA and Rs.
650/- one time towards clothing and equipment. The cadet awarded the
above merit scholarship would not be eligible for any other scholarship
or financial assistance from the Government. The application by an
eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant, National Defence Academy
on their arrival.