Jharkhand government increased the number of beneficiaries for foreign scholarship

Jharkhand government has increased the number of beneficiaries of Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Pravasi Scholarship Scheme to 25. Earlier, the scholarship enabled 10 beneficiaries to pursue higher studies at top universities in the United Kingdom (UK).

Now, a maximum of 25 students from Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities and Other Backward Classes (OBC) will be eligible to pursue higher education in the UK. The expanded version allows the provision of fully funded scholarships of up to 25 students every year to pursue a one-year master’s or two-year M Phil program in 31 subjects, a press release said.

The scheme was launched by the Hemant Soren government last year to provide an opportunity to the brightest students of the state to pursue postgraduate studies in leading UK universities.

The state government has also increased the allocated budget of scholarship to Rs 16 crore per annum, which can be increased if needed.

Last year seven students were selected for the scholarship. He is currently pursuing his higher education at Loughborough University, University of Warwick and University of Sussex. Earlier, scholarships were given to students for pursuing higher studies in 22 subjects. Nine additional themes have been added in the expanded version, the release said.

Meanwhile, according to an official statement, the UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is to launch the jointly funded Chevening-Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship for up to five students belonging to the Scheduled Tribes of Jharkhand State Government. will partner with. , SC, OBC and Minorities,

This partnership will help students pursue a one-year master’s program in the United Kingdom over the next three academic years.

With inputs from PTI.

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