FSW

Freeship Staff Ward

Freeship Staff Ward offers a 50% concession on tuition fees for students who are wards of university staff enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD programs at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. This initiative aims to enhance the educational opportunities for individual beneficiaries across India by alleviating financial burdens associated with higher education.

State Cash

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Agriculture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Universities and higher education

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Student, Freeship, Tuition Fee, Staff Ward

Details

The “Freeship Staff Ward” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support the education of students who are wards of university staff and are pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD courses by providing tuition fee concessions.

Benefits

  • The eligible students will receive a 50% concession on tuition fees

The eligible students will receive a 50% concession on tuition fees.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a student.
  2. The applicant must be enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate course, a 3-year postgraduate course, or a 3-year Ph.D. program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Applications are first invited from students using the prescribed form. Based on the applications received, the Dean of Student Welfare prepares a list of students following the prescribed procedure. This list is then approved by the Registrar and the Vice-Chancellor. The Dean of Student Welfare issues an office order announcing the selected students, who are subsequently granted tuition fee waivers.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who can apply for the scheme?
The scheme is available to wards of staff members who are pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or Ph.D. courses. <br>
What percentage of tuition fee waiver is provided under this scheme?
A tuition fee waiver of 50% is provided to eligible students. <br>
For how many years is the tuition fee waiver applicable to UG students?
UG students can receive the tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years. <br>
How long can PG students avail the benefits of this scheme?
PG students can avail the tuition fee waiver for up to 3 years. <br>
Is the scheme also applicable to Ph.D. students?
Yes, Ph.D. students can avail the tuition fee waiver for a duration of 3 years. <br>
How can students apply for the Freeship Staff Ward scheme?
Students need to fill out the prescribed application form and submit it along with the required documents. <br>
Who prepares the list of eligible students under this scheme?
The Dean of Student Welfare prepares the list of eligible students based on the submitted applications. <br>
Whose approval is needed before the final list of selected students is issued?
The Registrar and the Vice-Chancellor approve the list before it is finalized. <br>
How is the final list of selected students announced?
The final list is issued through an office order of the Dean of Student Welfare. <br>

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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