Application date extended for DRDO scholarship for girls 2020
The online application window for DRDO scholarship 2020 for girls is now open till 31 December 2020. The decision to extend the date most likely came in the light of a pandemic crisis which has caused deep financial trouble for some sections of society and to aid students facing challenges due to the delay of results in engineering colleges. The last date of online application for the scholarship has been extended twice earlier as well.
About DRDO Scholarship 2020 for Girls
DRDO launched “DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls” through Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB) which is a premier DRDO research centre, with the responsibility to hone the quality of aeronautics human capital in India. Through this scheme, AR&DB aims at nurturing the talent of bright female students across the country. The Defence Research and Development Organization awards scholarships to 30 female students under this scheme every year.
Eligibility for DRDO Scholarship 2020 for Girls
The scholarship application is open to Indian female candidates enrolled in the first year of their full time four year degree of BTech or BE in the specialisations of aerospace engineering, aeronautical, aircraft, avionics, space and rocketry engineering. Twenty scholarships are open to BTech or BE candidates that are worth INR 1,20,000 per year or their annual fees, whichever is lower, for a maximum tenure of four years. Applicants must have a valid JEE Main score and be enrolled in the academic year of 2020-21.
Another ten scholarships of the total thirty scholarships disseminated are for Indian female candidates enrolled in a two-year full-time degree of ME, MSc in Engineering or MTech. The specialisations in consideration are aerospace, aeronautical, avionics, aircraft or space and rocketry. The scholarships amount to INR 15,500 per month subject to INR 1,86,000 per year for a maximum tenure of two years. Candidates must have a valid GATE score and must be enrolled for the course in the academic year of 2020-21.
Furthermore, candidates enrolled in a dual degree course or integrated master degree may also apply for this scholarship only for the first four years as applicable for BTech degree. The specialisations in consideration include aerospace, aeronautical, avionics, aircraft, space and rocketry engineering.
In terms of academic requirements, the cumulative grade-point must be an average of at least 7 or 70% marks must be maintained at the time of scholarship. In case of failure to maintain the same, the scholarship will be discontinued and the candidate cannot reapply under the scheme.
Application procedure for DRDO Scholarship 2020 for Girls
Candidates who are interested and eligible for the scholarship can apply on the official website before 31 December 2020. In order to proceed with the application, students will have to upload their documents and a certificate from their institute that testifies their enrollment to the course along with an acknowledgement stating that the candidate does not avail any other scholarship.
Those who wish to know more about the scheme are advised to go through the official website by clicking here for more information. To get updates on more live scholarships, click here.