Agriculture Innovators Grant for Rural Students
Offered by Tata Trusts
- Funding
- Grant
- Award
- ₹45,000/year
- No. of awards
- 300 grants
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Destination
- Study in India
Overview
Encourages students from rural backgrounds to pursue agricultural and veterinary sciences.
This grant encourages students from rural and farming backgrounds to pursue agricultural and veterinary sciences, supporting the next generation of agri-innovators with rolling, need-based awards.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a B.Sc. Agriculture, Horticulture or Veterinary programme.
- From a rural or farming family.
- Demonstrated financial need.
Benefits
- ��45,000 per year towards studies.
- Rolling applications through the year.
- Supports agri-education among rural students.
How to apply
- Check the current grant window on the Tata Trusts / partner portal.
- Complete the application with academic and rural/financial-need details.
- Upload documents for verification.
- Await the assessment decision.
Documents required
- Agriculture/veterinary admission proof
- Rural residence / land-holding or income proof
- Academic records
- Aadhaar and bank details
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