MANAGE offers several scholarships mainly aimed at encouraging meritorious and economically disadvantaged students to pursue higher education in agricultural management and extension. These scholarships play a crucial role in supporting students financially through merit-based, need-based, government, and private funding programs. The institute also facilitates access to external scholarship schemes and internship fellowships.
Merit-Based Scholarships
MANAGE provides merit scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. These scholarships reward excellence in academics and leadership potential within the agricultural management domain.
Need-Based Scholarships
Students from economically weaker sections are eligible for need-based scholarships designed to ease the financial burden of tuition and living expenses during the course of study at MANAGE.
Government Scholarships
MANAGE students can avail themselves of national and state government scholarships targeting students from reserved categories or economically backward families. MANAGE assists students in applying for these government-funded scholarships by streamlining documentation and application procedures.
Private and Institutional Scholarships
The institute collaborates with various private organizations and NGOs to provide scholarships, internships, and fellowships for deserving candidates. These scholarships may also include stipends and thematic research funding.
Internship Scholarships
MANAGE runs internship programs offering up to ₹35,000 per month for PhD and postgraduate students to gain practical experience in agricultural extension management. These are more like scholarships combined with learning and research exposure.
Minimum academic qualifications (usually a graduation degree with a required percentage or CGPA).
Demonstrated financial need for need-based scholarships.
Category certificates for reserved category scholarships.
Admission to MANAGE’s accredited programs.
For internship scholarships, enrollment in a relevant postgraduate or doctoral program is required.
Some scholarships require consistent academic performance with a minimum GPA or marks threshold during the course.
Candidates first need to gain admission to the relevant program at MANAGE.
Applications for scholarships are generally submitted after admission through the MANAGE scholarship cell or online portals provided by the institute.
Students must complete a scholarship application form, submitting supporting documents such as academic transcripts, income certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and statements of purpose or essays.
For internship scholarships, a research proposal or project plan may be required during application.
MANAGE also guides students regarding government scholarship applications on national portals like the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Most scholarships at MANAGE are valid for the full duration of the program, subject to annual renewal.
Renewal criteria typically require maintaining a minimum GPA or percentage marks and good conduct.
Students must submit progress reports and updated academic transcripts during renewal application.
Scholarships are reviewed annually to ensure the continued eligibility of recipients.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | Outstanding academic record, admitted student | Up to ₹1,00,000 (20 students) | Apply post-admission through MANAGE scholarship cell |
| Need-Based Scholarship | Economically disadvantaged students | Tuition fee waiver/partial fee concession | Application after admission with income proof |
| Government Scholarships | SC/ST/OBC or other reserved categories | Tuition fee assistance, stipend | MANAGE assists in applying via National Scholarship Portal |
| Private/Institutional Scholarships | Varies with scheme and criteria | Fee waiver, stipend, research grants | Apply as per individual scholarship notification |
| MANAGE Internship Program | PhD/Postgraduate students in relevant fields | INR 35,000 per month stipend | Year-round online application with project proposal |
MANAGE encourages students to actively seek scholarship opportunities and provides counseling and support to navigate scholarship applications.
Maintaining academic excellence and participating in campus activities positively impacts scholarship retention and renewal chances.
Students are advised to regularly consult the official MANAGE website and scholarship office for updated information, deadlines, and documentation guidelines.
This structured approach to scholarships ensures that financial constraints do not hinder talented students from accessing quality education in agricultural extension and management at MANAGE. The availability of multiple types of scholarships combined with supportive policies makes MANAGE accessible to a diverse range of students.