Rajasthan Government Launches Agriculture Department Girl Scholarship 2025
Overview of the Scholarship Initiative
The Rajasthan government has introduced the Agriculture Department Girl Scholarship for the year 2025, aimed at encouraging female students pursuing studies in agriculture from the 11th grade through to their PhD. The scholarship offers financial assistance ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 annually, available to economically disadvantaged girls from both rural and urban backgrounds. This initiative is designed to support those who wish to take up agriculture as their field of study after completing their 10th grade.
Application Process for the Scholarship
Online applications for the Rajasthan Agriculture Department Girl Scholarship 2025 have commenced. Eligible female candidates can fill out the application form through the SSO portal. The deadline for submitting applications is set for January 31, 2026. Only female students who are permanent residents of Rajasthan are eligible to apply for this scholarship, which is part of the state government's initiative to provide financial aid to underprivileged students.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Agriculture Department Girl Scholarship 2025, applicants must be female students who are permanent residents of Rajasthan and enrolled in government or state-recognized schools, colleges, or universities.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must possess proof of residency in Rajasthan and their previous year's mark sheet. Additionally, they should have an Aadhaar card, bank account details, a passport-sized photograph, a mobile number, and an income certificate.
Benefits of the Scholarship
Students studying agriculture in senior secondary school will receive ₹15,000 per year for both 11th and 12th grades. Those enrolled in undergraduate programs in fields such as horticulture, dairy, agricultural engineering, and food processing at Shri Karn Narendra Business Management College, Jobner, will receive ₹25,000 annually for a duration of 4 to 5 years. For postgraduate studies in MSc Agriculture, students will also receive ₹25,000 per year for a 2-year course. Furthermore, PhD students in agriculture can receive up to ₹40,000 annually for a maximum of 3 years.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Students can apply for the Agriculture Department Girl Scholarship 2025 by visiting the SSO portal or their nearest e-Mitra center. They need to log in to the SSO portal, select the Raj Kisan option, verify their identity through Jan Aadhar, and accurately fill in all required information in the application form. After uploading the necessary documents and entering bank details, applicants should submit the form and keep a printed copy for their records.