Sarkari Yojana

Ambedkar International Scholarship – SC

Rajasthan
Quick Summary: Rajasthan grants up to five SC students ₹25,00,000/- over three years to pursue a Ph.D. abroad in social science subjects such as Sociology, Law and Economics, for families earning up to ₹6,00,000/- a year.

About Ambedkar International Scholarship – SC

Through the “Ambedkar International Scholarship – SC” scheme, the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan helps talented scheduled caste (SC) students undertake Ph.D. studies at universities abroad. Money is given to SC students admitted to Ph.D. programmes in Humanities and Social Sciences. The Rajasthan Residential Educational Institutions Society (RAJEDU) implements the scheme.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Ambedkar International Scholarship - SC, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants have to be residents of Rajasthan

Applicants have to be residents of Rajasthan.

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Applicants have to belong to the Scheduled Caste…

Applicants have to belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

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A postgraduate degree from a recognised Indian university…

A postgraduate degree from a recognised Indian university with at least 55% marks is required.

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Admission must have been secured to a Ph.D

Admission must have been secured to a Ph.D. programme at a foreign university accredited by the relevant authority of that country.

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On the last date for applications, the applicant's…

On the last date for applications, the applicant's age must be under 35 years.

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Yearly family income of the applicant must not…

Yearly family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.

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The applicant must not be receiving any other…

The applicant must not be receiving any other government scholarship.

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The Ph.D

The Ph.D. must be in any of these subjects:
Sociology.
Public Administration.
Law.
Economics.
Political Science.
Anthropology.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Ambedkar International Scholarship - SC provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance: Chosen candidates receive ₹25,00,000/- in three instalments:

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₹10,00,000/- during the first year

₹10,00,000/- during the first year

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₹10,00,000/- during the second year

₹10,00,000/- during the second year

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₹5,00,000/- during the third year Scholarship Validity

₹5,00,000/- during the third year Scholarship Validity: A maximum of three years.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Certificate of domicile

Certificate of domicile.

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste.

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₹100 Non-Judicial Affidavit declaring that no other scholarship…

₹100 Non-Judicial Affidavit declaring that no other scholarship is being taken.

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account.

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Postgraduate Degree Certificate and Marksheet (showing at least…

Postgraduate Degree Certificate and Marksheet (showing at least 55% Marks).

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Evidence of admission to the Foreign University (Offer…

Evidence of admission to the Foreign University (Offer Letter or Admission Confirmation Letter).

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Evidence that the Foreign University is accredited

Evidence that the Foreign University is accredited.

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Income Certificate in the Prescribed Format of the…

Income Certificate in the Prescribed Format of the Rajasthan Government.

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Proof of age (Birth Certificate/10th Certificate)

Proof of age (Birth Certificate/10th Certificate).

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Yearly Research Progress Report (to be given after…

Yearly Research Progress Report (to be given after every year of Ph.D. study).

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Ambedkar International Scholarship - SC through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Process: Applicants under the scheme should follow the procedure below:

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The application must be made within one month…

The application must be made within one month of the date on which the State Government advertises the scholarship.

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Papers relating to age, annual income, caste and…

Papers relating to age, annual income, caste and the planned syllabus/subject of the Ph.D. must be attached to the form.

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The income certificate has to be in the…

The income certificate has to be in the format prescribed by the State Government.

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Send the scholarship application to

Send the scholarship application to: Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamdoli, Jaipur (Email ID: secretaryapj@gmail.com)

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The student must send the department yearly progress…

The student must send the department yearly progress reports and details of research carried out, which the department reviews and records. State-Level Approval Committee:

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Out of all complete applications received, the State-Level…

Out of all complete applications received, the State-Level Approval Committee selects and approves no more than five applicants, Process for Disbursement of Scholarship Funds:

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Selected candidates receive the scholarship for up to…

Selected candidates receive the scholarship for up to three years.

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An admission certificate signed by the head of…

An admission certificate signed by the head of the institution/university where the Ph.D. is being done must be furnished.

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An attendance certificate from the institution/university of Ph.D

An attendance certificate from the institution/university of Ph.D. study must be furnished.

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After the scholarship amount is sanctioned, the Director…

After the scholarship amount is sanctioned, the Director & Special Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur releases it by cheque or by direct bank transfer to the student's account.

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The Director & Special Secretary, Social Justice &…

The Director & Special Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Rajasthan also periodically obtains academic progress reports of the selected Ph.D. students from their universities/institutes.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References