The Jharkhand authorities has elevated the variety of beneficiaries to 25 for the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme. Earlier, the scholarship enabled 10 beneficiaries to pursue larger research in high universities within the United Kingdom (UK).
Now, as much as 25 college students from scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, minorities, and different backward lessons (OBCs) might be eligible to pursue larger schooling within the UK. The expanded model permits for the supply of fully-funded scholarships to as much as 25 college students yearly, to pursue a one-year Master’s or two-year M Phil programme throughout 31 disciplines, a press launch said.
The scheme was launched by the Hemant Soren authorities final 12 months to offer a possibility for gifted college students from the state to pursue postgraduate research at main universities within the UK.
The state authorities has additionally elevated the allotted price range of the scholarship to Rs 16 crore per 12 months which may very well be elevated, if crucial, it mentioned.
Last 12 months, seven college students have been chosen for the scholarship. They are presently pursuing their larger research at Loughborough University, University of Warwick, and the University of Sussex. Earlier, the scholarship was given to college students for larger research in 22 disciplines. Nine extra disciplines have been added to the expanded model, the discharge added.
Meanwhile, in line with the official assertion, the UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) might be partnering with the state authorities to launch a collectively funded Chevening-Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship for as much as 5 college students of Jharkhand belonging to ST, SC, OBC, and Minorities,
The partnership will assist college students to pursue a one-year 12 months Master’s programme within the United Kingdom within the subsequent three educational years, it mentioned.
With inputs from PTI.
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