Scholarship at National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination I 2008

The following scholarships/Financial Assistance are tenable at the National Defence Academy.

(1) Parashuram Bhau Patwardhan Scholarship

This scholarship is granted to boys who belong to Maharashtra and Karnataka and whose parents income is between Rs. 350.00 and 500.00 per month from all sources. The value of the scholarship is equal to the Government financial assistance. It is admissible for the duration of a Cadet’s stay in the National Defence Academy and other Pre-commission training establishment subject to the Cadet’s good conduct and satisfactory progress in the training and his parents income remaining below the prescribed limit.

Cadets who are granted this scholarship, will not be entitled to any other financial assistance from the Government.

(2) Colonel Kendal Frank Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is of the value of Rs. 360.00 per annum and awarded to a Maratha cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman. The scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government.

(3) Kaur Singh Memorial Scholarship

Two scholarships are awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidates from BIHAR. The value of each scholarship is Rs. 37.00 per mensem tenable for a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College; and Naval Academy, Cochin where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of their training at the National Defence Academy. The scholarship will, however, be continued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution.

(4) Assam Government Scholarship

Two scholarships will be awarded to the cadets from Assam. The value of each scholarship is Rs. 30.00 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadet’s stay at the National Defence Academy. The scholarships will be awarded to the two best cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents. The cadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any other financial assistance from the Government.

(5) Uttar Pradesh Government Scholarships

wo scholarships each of the value of Rs. 30.00 per month and an outfit stipend of Rs. 400.00 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH on merit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject to satisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy. Cadets who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financial assistance from Government.

(6) Kerala Government Scholarships

One merit scholarship of the value of Rs. 480/- per annum for the entire period of training at NDA, will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to a Cadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures the first position in the all India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDA irrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any of the Sainik Schools in India. The financial position of a Cadet’s father/guardian is not taken into consideration.

(7) Bihari Lal Mandakini Prize

This is cash prize of Rs. 500.00 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the Academy. Application forms are available with the Commandant, National Defence Academy.

(8) Orissa Government Scholarships

These scholarships, one for the Army, one for the Navy and the other for the Air Force of the value of Rs. 80.00 each per month will be awarded by the Government of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the State of ORISSA. Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parent’s or guardian’s income does not exceed Rs. 5,000/- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadet irrespective of his parent’s or guardian’s income.

(9) West Bengal Government Scholarships

Following categories of scholarships are awarded by the West Bengal Government to those cadets who are permanent residents of WEST BENGAL:-

Scheme-I

Number of Scholarships - Six per year.

Distribution of Scholarships - One each for Army, Navy and Air Force for each of two terms commencing every year.

Financial grant per Awardee - 1st year - Lump Sum clothing grant of Rs.2500/- and Pocket-Allowance of Rs.125/- per month.

2nd/3rd/4th year - Pocket allowance of Rs. 125/- per month.

Scheme-II

Number of Scholarships - Six per year.

Distribution of Scholarships - As in Scheme-I.

Financial Grant per Awardee - 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year - Lump grant of Rs.100/- each year.

(10) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship

One Scholarship of Rs. 420.00 per annum is granted to the cadet who stands highest in the overall order of merit amongst Air Force Cadets at the end of the 4th term. It is for the duration of one year (during 5th and 6th terms). This scholarship will be withdrawn if the recipient is relegated or withdrawn during the period of its receipts. The Cadet who is already in receipt of any such merit scholarship or financial assistance is not entitled to this scholarship.

(11) Himachal Pradesh Government Scholarship

Four scholarships will be awarded to cadets from Himachal Pradesh. The value of each scholarship is Rs. 30.00 per month during the first two years of training and Rs. 48.00 per month during the third year of training. These scholarships will be available to those cadets whose parent’s income is below Rs. 500.00 per month. No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from the Government will be eligible for this scholarship.

(12) Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship

The Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per course of the value of Rs. 30/- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs. 400/- (one only during the entire period of cadet’s training) to be awarded to a cadet belonging to the State of Tamil Nadu whose parents’/guardians’ monthly income does not exceed Rs. 500/-. The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant, National Defence Academy on their arrival.

(13) Karnataka Government Scholarships

The Government of Karnataka has awarded 18 scholarships (Eighteen Scholarships) 9 in respect of course commencing from January and 9 in respect of course commencing from July every year for award to cadets from Karnataka State who join the National Defence Academy after completion of their education at the Sainik School, Bijapur or at the Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehra Dun. The value of the scholarship shall be Rs. 480/- (Rupees Four hundred and eighty) each per annum.

Four more scholarships (two per term) at the rate of Rs. 480/- per annum for the cadets of Karnataka State who join NDA after completion of education other than at Sainik School, Bijapur/RIM College, Dehra Dun have been awarded.

(14) Albert Ekka Scholarship

The Government of Bihar has instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs. 50/- per month for entire period of six terms at the NDA and Rs. 650/- one time towards clothing and equipment. The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government. The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival.

(15) FG Officer DV Pintoo Memorial Scholarship

GP Capt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs. 125/- each per month at NDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of merit on completion of their first semester till end of second term. The cadets in receipt of Govt. Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the above scholarships. The application for eligible cadets can be made to the Commandant, NDA on arrival.

Scholarship at National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination I 2008