The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) Scheme for Scheduled Caste is formulated and funded by the Ministry of Social Justice &Empowerment. The scheme is open to candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste and are pursuing higher studies such as regular and full-time M.Phil.and Ph.D.degrees.
Central Government | scholarship | education
Monthly fellowship Rs. 25,000 (JRF) to Rs. 28,000 (SRF), annual contingency Rs. 10,000-25,000, HRA, and additional Rs. 2,000/month for physically handicapped candidates
Administered by Ministry of Education
Eligible categories: SC, ST
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Scheme details may change over time. Please verify eligibility and benefits on official government websites. For help applying, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact your elected representative.