Scholarships at Centre for Development Studies – Eligibility, Amounts & Deadlines

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Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, an autonomous social science research institute established in 1970, is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. It offers prestigious MA and PhD programs in economics, recognized for academic excellence. With a unique campus by Laurie Baker, CDS fosters research and strong career development.

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Scholarships for programs at CDS Thiruvananthapuram

Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at CDS Thiruvananthapuram for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.

Scholarship for PhD_Economics

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship	Based on all India competition and quality of research proposal submitted to ICSSR.	Benefit Type: Fellowship Important Note: Admission To The Phd Programme In Cds Does Not Guarantee Fellowship. Candidates Not Having Cleared Any Fellowship Scheme Must Have A Plan For Financing Their Doctoral Research. Students Who Have Already Cleared Jrf Like Doctoral Research Fellowship Schemes Can Avail Them For Their Phd Research In Cds.
SAARC Scholarship (for MA students - mentioned for context)	Students from SAARC countries enrolling in MA program, one student from each of the five SAARC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka).	Benefit Type: Monthly Scholarship Amount: ₹15,000 Important Note: This Scholarship Is Specifically For Ma Students And Is Funded By The Kerala Government.
Merit-Based Scholarship (General Mention)	Academic excellence and extracurricular achievements, merit scores in National & State Level competitive exams as well as College Level Test.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Waiver/reduction Amount: Upto 100% (General Mention, Specific Amounts Not Found For Phd) Important Note: Specific Details And Amounts For Phd Not Available.
Semester Fee Waiver for MA students (Income-based)	Annual family income less than ₹2 lakh and secures a grade point average of A (-) or more in all semesters.	Benefit Type: Semester Fee Waiver, Free Hostel Accommodation, Free Basic Cafeteria Meals. Important Note: Available From Second Semester Onwards For Ma Students, Eligible Students Have To Apply In Each Semester. First Semester Fee Cannot Be Waived Off.

Scholarship for MA_Applied_Economics

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SAARC Scholarship	Students from SAARC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka)	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹15,000 Important Note: Five Scholarships Are Available, One Student From Each Of The Five Saarc Countries. Funded By Kerala Government. [5]
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship/Fee Waiver	Students with annual family income less than ₹2 lakh and a grade point average of A (-) or more in all semesters.	Benefit Type: Fee Waiver And Accommodation Important Note: Benefit Includes Semester Fee Waiver, Free Hostel Accommodation, And Free Basic Cafeteria Meals. Available From Second Semester Onwards, Eligible Students Have To Apply Each Semester. [19]
General Merit/Achievement Based Scholarships	Based on academic excellence and extracurricular achievements, merit scores in National & State Level competitive exams as well as College Level Test.	Benefit Type: Fee Reduction/waiver Important Note: College Provides Upto 100% Scholarships To Eligible Candidates. [13]

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