Scholarships for agriculture students
Scholarships for agriculture students are meant to financially support the education of students who wish to pursue higher studies in the field of agriculture. A number of organisations/institutions in India as well as abroad offer scholarships and fellowships to aspiring students who face financial difficulties in coping with their educational expenses. Agriculture,┬аbeing the backbone of the Indian economy is counted as one of the much-preferred options of higher education amongst students within the country. The nationally acclaimed body in India which offers various schemes and scholarships for agriculture students is ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). Being an autonomous organisation functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, ICAR is responsible for managing, coordinating and guiding research as well as education in the field of agriculture including animal sciences, fisheries and horticulture.
The students who aspire to pursue a career in the field of agriculture in India can look up at 100+ ICAR institutions and over 70 agricultural universities to pursue higher education within the country. Besides ICAR, there are various other organisations as well that offer scholarship for agriculture students. Find out the complete list of such scholarships, their eligibility, application process and rewards highlighted in this article.
Wish to pursue higher studies in the field of agriculture? If yes, then find out about the organisations that offer scholarships for agriculture students in this section. Irrespective of the level of study you are currently pursuing, you can find a suitable scholarship matching with your pre-requisites. Refer to the table given below to explore the complete list of scholarships and fellowships available for agriculture students. It also highlights the tentative timeline of each scholarship so that you can apply for them accordingly.
S.No. | Name of the Scholarship | Provider Name | Application Timeline* |
1. | India Agri Fellowship | University of Commons | Between February and March |
2. | SAARC Agricultural PhD Scholarships | SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), Dhaka, Bangladesh | Between March and April |
3. | University of Edinburgh International Scholarship for Agricultural Science | University of Edinburgh | Between March and April |
4. | Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowships | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) | Between May and June |
5. | Profugo Field Fellowship | Profugo | Between March and April |
6. | UAS Bangalore Sharans Vedanth Scholarship | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru | Between November and December |
7. | Shri. R.N. Lakshmipathi and Smt. Nagarathnamma, Gauribidanur Merit Scholarship, Karnataka | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru | Between November and December |
8. | Smt. Swarnamba. T.K. Gurusiddapa Scholarship | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru | Between November and December |
9. | Late Sri. A. Gopal Endowment Scholarship, Karnataka | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru | Between November and December |
*The application timeline mentioned above is tentative and may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.
While you are looking for scholarships for agriculture students, you need to be aware of the eligibility conditions that come with each scholarship. The key eligibility condition that applies to each scholarship is that you must be pursuing or enrolled in a study programme related to agriculture science. Furthermore, to know detailed eligibility criteria for these scholarships, refer to the table below. It also gives you an insight of the study location for which the scholarship is applicable.
S.No. | Scholarship Name | Study Location | Eligibility Criteria |
1. | India Agri Fellowship | India |
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2. | SAARC Agricultural PhD Scholarships | SAARC member countries* |
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3. | University of Edinburgh International Scholarship for Agricultural Science | UK |
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4. | Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowships | India or Overseas |
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5. | Profugo Field Fellowship | Global | The candidates having the following qualities can apply for this fellowship тАУ
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6. | UAS Bangalore Sharans Vedanth Scholarship | Karnataka |
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7. | Shri. R.N. Lakshmipathi and Smt. Nagarathnamma, Gauribidanur Merit Scholarship, Karnataka | Karnataka |
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8. | Smt. Swarnamba. T.K. Gurusiddapa Scholarship | Karnataka |
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9. | Late Sri. A. Gopal Endowment Scholarship, Karnataka | Karnataka |
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*The study location is selected out of the SAARC member countries. This may vary every year.
To apply for any of the scholarships for agriculture students, the scholarship providers have set a specific application procedure. While most of the scholarships prefer the online mode of application, there are some scholarships that adopt the offline mode of applications. The table below provides in-depth information on how and where you can apply for these scholarships. If you find yourself eligible for any of them, apply for them within the stipulated timeline as per the procedure specified below.
S.No. | Scholarship Name | How to Apply? |
1. | India Agri Fellowship | Apply online through the official website of the University of Commons. |
2. | SAARC Agricultural PhD Scholarships | Apply through both online and offline mode. For online applications, download the application form online and submit it via email to director@sac.org.bd. Also, the candidates need to submit the hard copy of the application to the address mentioned below тАУ Director SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) BARC Complex, New Airport Road Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh |
3. | University of Edinburgh International Scholarship for Agricultural Science | Apply for the admission to the University of Edinburgh and then apply online for the scholarship through its MyEd portal. |
4. | Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowships | Apply for the scholarship using online and offline mode. For online application, send the completed application via email to adgeqricar@gmail.com. For offline application, send the hard copy of the application to the address below- The Assistant Director-General (EQR) Education Division, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan II Pusa, New Delhi-110012 |
5. | Profugo Field Fellowship | Apply online through the official website of Profugo. |
6. | UAS Bangalore Sharans Vedanth Scholarship | Download the application form from the official website of the University and submit the completed application offline to the Dean of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. |
7. | Shri. R.N. Lakshmipathi and Smt. Nagarathnamma, Gauribidanur Merit Scholarship, Karnataka | Download the application form from the official website of the University or get it from the DeanтАЩs office. Submit the completed application offline to the Dean of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. |
8. | Smt. Swarnamba. T.K. Gurusiddapa Scholarship | Download the application form from the official website of the University or get it from the DeanтАЩs office. Submit the completed application offline to the Dean of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. |
9. | Late Sri. A. Gopal Endowment Scholarship, Karnataka | Download the application form from the official website of the University and submit the completed application offline to the Dean of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. |
What kind of financial assistance does a student get through the scholarships for agriculture students? This is a common question that strikes in the mind of most of the students. While some scholarships offer cash rewards to students, some scholarships offer financial aid in the form of fee waiver. Know what each scholarship has to offer to you in detail in the table below. It provides an all-inclusive information about awards that each scholarship carries.
S.No. | Scholarship Name | Rewards |
1. | India Agri Fellowship |
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2. | SAARC Agricultural PhD Scholarships |
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3. | University of Edinburgh International Scholarship for Agricultural Science |
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4. | Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowships |
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5. | Profugo Field Fellowship |
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6. | UAS Bangalore Sharans Vedanth Scholarship |
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7. | Shri. R.N. Lakshmipathi and Smt. Nagarathnamma, Gauribidanur Merit Scholarship, Karnataka |
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8. | Smt. Swarnamba. T.K. Gurusiddapa Scholarship |
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9. | Late Sri. A. Gopal Endowment Scholarship, Karnataka |
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