Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Typically opens September–December. Verify on the UGC portal each year.
- Amount
- ₹36,200 per year
- Who can apply
- Single girl child (no other living siblings) pursuing a regular PG degree, up to age 30.
- Income limit
- No income limit
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Apply through
- UGC portal
- Notes
- Both eyes/hands requirement: student must have both eyes and both hands. Renamed/streamlined under UGC scholarship portal in recent years.
About this scholarship
The Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child is a unique initiative by the University Grants Commission (UGC) aimed at promoting education for girls and supporting families who have opted for a small family norm. It specifically targets families where the student is the only child, or families with twin/fraternal daughters and no sons. The scheme is designed to empower these young women by completely removing the financial burden of their master's degree education. It is open to single girl children up to 30 years of age who have taken admission in regular, full-time first-year master's degree programs at recognised universities or colleges. Selection is highly competitive due to the limited number of slots nationwide. It provides a fixed monthly stipend for the two-year duration of the postgraduate course. To renew the scholarship for the second year, the student must pass her first-year exams and maintain excellent attendance.
Documents you need
- Affidavit confirming single girl child status on ₹50 stamp paper
- Proof of admission in a 1st year PG course
- UG marksheet
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
How to apply
- Execute a formal affidavit declaring your status as a single girl child in the format prescribed by the UGC.
- Enroll in the first year of a regular, full-time postgraduate degree at a recognised university.
- Apply on the National Scholarship Portal under the UGC schemes section and upload the affidavit and joining report.
Why applications get rejected
- Applying while pursuing a professional PG degree like an MBA or MTech, or a distance learning course; the scheme is meant for regular, non-professional master's programs.
- Uploading a simple self-declaration instead of a legally notarized affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
- Applying in the second year of a master's degree; applications are strictly restricted to first-year entrants.
Common questions
Can I apply if I have a brother?
No, the scholarship is strictly for families with no male child, where the girl is the only child (or twin daughters).
Is there an income limit for the Single Girl Child Scholarship?
No, this specific UGC scheme does not have a family income ceiling; it is based on your single girl child status and PG admission.
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