The government of Andhra Pradesh has issued an order to implement the “Jagananna Videsi Vidya Deevena” scheme, which will provide financial assistance to students pursuing graduate and professional degrees abroad.
The government has decided to implement the “Navaratnalu” system in order to overhaul the entire system put in place by the previous administration and to focus on high-quality education in foreign institutions.
Students chosen according to QS world university rankings
Every year, between September and December, and January and May, notification will be given. The selection procedure will be investigated by a committee led by the State government’s chief secretary. The programme will be renamed “Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena” in the future. Only students accepted into one of the world’s top 200 universities, as determined by the most recent QS world university rankings, are eligible for financial assistance.
Financial aid plan
The top 100 Institutions/Universities that admit the chosen candidates will be eligible for financial aid covering the full cost of tuition.
If a student is chosen for admission to one of the next 100 institutions or universities (i.e., institutions or universities that are rated 101 to 200), they are eligible for financial assistance covering 50% of their tuition.
In the case of PG courses, the scholarship will be paid to the approved students in four equal installments to the listed bank account. Subject to the individual enrolling in the course and the candidates chosen by the selection committee, sanction proceedings detailing the total eligible amount for the course shall be granted to the individual toward fees in the form of a grant.
Candidates may apply for visa using the sanction proceedings
Candidates may apply for a visa at the respective Embassy using the sanction proceedings. A one-way economy class ticket (lowest fare tickets) for the shortest route must be purchased upon presentation of a valid visa and entry information.
Upon submission of a valid visa and payment receipts for the visa fees, the student will get a refund of the entire visa charge. A Utilisation Certificate, with the approval of the respective university authorities, must be received from the student following the release of the 4th Installment for scheme record purposes.
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