Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarship 2022-23: Apply Before 31st May & Get Financial Assistance For Further Studies

The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund formally Scholarships is an initiative for students who need financial assistance for further studies specifically to pursue Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund came into being when a National Committee consisting of 110 members was convened in New Delhi on 17 August 1964 under the Chairmanship of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, then President of India.

Categories of scholarships

The scholarships are available for Ph.d. study in India to the following categories of students:

• Indian nationals

• nationals of other Asian countries

Areas of specialization/subject

A candidate may apply for a scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialization:

• Indian history and civilization

• Sociology

• Comparative studies in religion & culture

• Economics

• Geography

• Philosophy

• Ecology & environment

Eligibility conditions

At the time of making the application for scholarship, a candidate should

• hold a first class post-graduate degree with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in both graduate and post graduate level,

• already be registered/admitted for ph.d. degree with a recognized university/institution in India. those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered at the time of submission of application, are not eligible to apply,

• not be above 35 years of age,

• be a full-time ph.d. scholar

Duration of scholarship

up to 2 years.

Value of scholarship for both the categories

• Maintenance allowance including tuition fee - Rs.18,000 per month

• Contingent expenses for study tours within India, purchase of books, stationery, etc. – Rs.15,000 per annum

How To Apply For Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarship 2022-23?

The completed application form(link is given below) together with all the necessary enclosures should reach Administrative Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110011 on or before 31 May. The candidates are advised to send their applications as soon as possible. The Fund will not be responsible for any postal delays in reaching the application by the due date.

Enclosures

• A passport size photograph of the applicant is to be pasted on the form.

• A synopsis of the proposed project as per the attached format.

• Doctoral Monitoring Committee’s report or Supervisor’s report/recommendations.

• Postal Order/Demand Draft for Rs.100.

• Ph.D registration certificate.

For More Information, Kindly Visit Official Website.

Download Application Form