Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 – Planting the Roots for a Brighter Future

The Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25, an initiative by Louis Dreyfus Company India Private Limited, aims to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged students pursuing undergraduate courses in agriculture, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their educational progress. Both first and second-year students enrolled in agricultural courses are eligible to apply. Selected students from the College of Agriculture (Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology), Punjab Agricultural University (Ludhiana), College of Agriculture (Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur), and Anand Agricultural University (Anand) will each receive a one-time scholarship of up to INR 50,000 to support their academic journey.

This article offers detailed information about the Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25regarding its application process, eligibility, documentation, and other needful information. Read further to have a detailed understanding of this scholarship and its application process.

Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 – An Overview

About Louis Dreyfus Company India Private Limited

Established in 1997, Louis Dreyfus Company India Private Limited (LDC) has grown from a research center into a leading agribusiness. LDC works closely with Indian farmers and suppliers to source, process, and distribute agricultural products. As a key player in the global agricultural sector, LDC leverages its extensive global network to bring Indian agricultural products to international markets, while also supplying India with high-quality products from abroad. This dual approach enhances India’s agricultural landscape and supports the global food supply chain.

The table below summarizes the essential details about the scholarship program for quick reference.

Detailed Overview of Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25
Provider Name	Louis Dreyfus Company India Private Limited
Scholarship Type	Merit and means
Eligibility	Open to students in their first or second year of undergraduate courses in agriculture at select institutions. Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in their Classes 10 and 12, with a combined annual family income of less than INR 8 lakh.
Award	Up to INR 50,000
Last Date to Apply*	November 15, 2024
Application Mode	Online through Buddy4Study portal
Academic Session	2024-2025

*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider. 

Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25- Key Dates

Now, with this brief information, it is important to know some other details. But before referring to them, the candidates must keep track of the important dates of application to this scholarship program. The applications for the Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is November 15, 2024.

Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25- Eligibility

• Open to students in their first or second year of undergraduate courses in agriculture from the following colleges:
  • College of Agriculture (Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology)
  • Punjab Agricultural University (Ludhiana)
  • College of Agriculture (Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur)
  • Anand Agricultural University (Anand)
• Applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Classes 10 and 12 examinations.
• The combined annual family income of the applicants must not exceed INR 8,00,000 from all sources.
• Applicants whose at least one parent is a farmer will be preferred.
• Open to Indian nationals only.
• Preference will be given to female students.
• Children of employees of Louis Dreyfus Company India Private Limited and Buddy4Study are not eligible for this program.

Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 – Award Details

Up to INR 50,000 (one-time)

Note: The scholarship fund will be disbursed directly to the scholar’s institute, covering the entire year’s course fee. 

Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 – Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply for the  Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 online by following the steps mentioned below –   

• Visit the official scholarship page.
• Read all the details carefully and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button of the respective category of scholarship.
• Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
  • If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account.
• You will now be redirected to the ‘Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25’ application form page.
• Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
• Fill in the required details in the online application form.
• Upload relevant documents.
• Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. 
• If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

 Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 – Key Documents

1. Proof of identity (Aadhaar card/ Ration card/ Voter’s ID card)

2. Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/Bonafide certificate)

3. Class 10 and 12 mark sheets

4. Availability of below documents to prove the parent’s profession (any one of the below documents, if applicable):

• Kisan credit card
• E-Shram card
• Confirmation from the employer or a letter duly attested from the concerned govt. department

5. Family income proof (of one of them):

• Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat (signed and stamped)
• Income Proof issued by Tehsildar/BDP (for rural areas)
• Certificate from concerned authorities for a person having income from agriculture, horticulture, and veterinary sources.
• Affidavit for orphans/single parent-child (where family lost the earning member)
• Last three months’ salary slips/ITR/Form 16
• BPL/Ration Card

6. Bank account details of the applicant (or parent)

7. Recent Photograph

Louis Dreyfus Agri-Scholars Program 2024-25 – Contact Details

In case one has any queries related to this scholarship program, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or the selection process, one is requested to connect through contact details given below – 

Email: dreyfus@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext number: 358)