If you are planning to take any national examination and want to make a career in the armed forces then you can apply for the various scholarships presented by NDA. In this article, we will share with you all of you the details of the NDA scholarship schemes which are run by the Government or charitable organisations present across India. In this article, we have shared with all of you the benefits of the various National and state-wise scholarship schemes presented by the organisation of NDA for the students taking the examination of the armed forces for the year 2023.
What Is NDA Scholarship 2023?
The National Defence Academy is an organisation that helps candidates who are pursuing a career in the armed forces to successfully take into consideration their training and career counselling without having to bear the expenses. Central Government scholarships are also provided by the organisation of NDA and also state scholarships are provided for the eligibility of the candidates. You can either take the national scholarship schemes or you can get benefit from the state-wise scholarship facilities available by the organisation if you want to crack the national exam without bearing the expenses.
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Highlights Of Scholarship
| Name | NDA Scholarship 2023 |
| Launched by | National Defence academy |
| Objective | Providing various grants and scholarships |
| Beneficiaries | Candidates pursuing armed forces examinations |
| Official Site | NDA |
Details Of The Scholarship
The following scholarships are available by the organisation of NDA for students pursuing armed forces examination:-
- ParashuramBhau Patwardhan Scholarship
- This Scholarship grants to cadets overall first in the Academics of Passing out Course. The one-time scholarship amount is Rs. 5000/-.
- Colonel Kendal Frank Memorial Scholarship
- This scholarship is of the value of Rs. 360.00 per annum and give awards to a MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman. The scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government.
- Kaur Singh Memorial Scholarship
- Two scholarships for cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidates from BIHAR. The value of each scholarship is INR 37.00 per mensem tenable for a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the NDA Khadakwasla and thereafter at IMA Dehradun and AFC; and INA Ezhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of their training at NDA.
- Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship
- INR 1500/- (One-time payment) – Second best all-around Air Force cadet of VI term.
- Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship
- INR 1500/- (One-time payment). Best all-around Air Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term.
- FG Officers DV Pintoo Memorial Scholarship
- Gp Capt. M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of INR 125/- each per month at NDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of merit on completion of their first semester till the end of the second term. The cadets in receipt of Govt. Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the above scholarships. The application for eligible cadets can be made to the Commandant, NDA on arrival.
- Albert Ekka Scholarship
- The Government of Bihar has instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at INR 50/- per month for an entire period of six terms at the NDA and INR 650/- one time towards clothing and equipment. The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government. The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant, National Defence Academy on their arrival.
- NDA State-Wise- Scholarship Facilities
- In this section, the special scholarship will be awarded to only the candidates who belong to the particular states.
- Assam Government Scholarship
- Two scholarships will be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM. The value of each scholarship is INR 30.00 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadet’s stay at the NDA. The scholarships will be awarded to the two best cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents. The cadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any other financial assistance from the Government.
- Uttar Pradesh Government Scholarships
- Two scholarships each of the value of INR 30.00 per month and an outfit stipend of INR 400.00 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH on merit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject to satisfactory performance by the cadets at the National Defence Academy. Cadets who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financial assistance from the Government.
- Kerala Government Scholarships
- One merit scholarship of the value of INR 480/- per annum for the entire period of training at NDA, will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to a Cadet who is a domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures the first position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDA irrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or any of the Sainik Schools in India. The financial position of a Cadet’s father/guardian is not taken into consideration.
- ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
- These scholarships, one for the Army, one for the Navy and the other for the Air Force of the value of INR 80.00 each per month will be awarded by the Government of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the State of ORISSA. Two of these scholarships will be awarded based on merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parent’s or guardian’s income does not exceed INR 5,000/- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadet irrespective of his parent’s or guardian’s income.
- Gujarat Scholarship
- INR 6,000/- per annum to the ward of Serving/Ex-servicemen (incl Ex/Serving Officer) of Native/ Domicile of Gujarat.
- Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh Scholarship
- INR 1,00,000/- one-time payment to the native of Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will be given. The native of Arunachal Pradesh will get an additional one-time outfit Allowance of INR 12,000/-
- Initial Lump Sum Grant Scholarship
- It is an initial lump sum grant Scholarship per semester Amount Low Middle High 5000/- 3750/ 2500/- 1800/- 1350/- 900/- Eligibility (i) The cadet must be an Indian Citizen and the CDT and/or his of/or permanently domiciled in the State of West Bengal. (ii) The Cadet is not in receipt of any other financial assistance/ grant from the Govt. of India and/or the State Government or any other authority accepting scholarship or stipend received on merit.
- Himachal Pradesh Government Scholarship
- Four scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESH. The value of each scholarship is INR 30.00 per month during the first two years of training and INR 48.00 per month during the third year of training. These scholarships will be available to those cadets whose parent’s income is below INR 500.00 per month. No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from the Government will be eligible for this scholarship.
- Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship
- The Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per course of the value of INR 30/- per month plus an outfit allowance of INR 400/- (one only during the entire period of cadet’s training) to be awarded to a cadet belonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parent’s/guardian’s monthly income does not exceed INR 500/-. The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant, National Defence Academy on their arrival.
- Karnataka Government Scholarships
- The Govt. of Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who join the National Defence Academy. The value of the scholarship shall be INR 1000/- (Rupees One thousand) per month and an outfit allowance of INR 12000/- in the first term.
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS OF EX-SERVICEMEN— MAHARASHTRA STATE
- The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officers/men who are undergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs. 50,000/- as a one-time incentive. The parents/guardians of the wards should submit their applications to their respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office along with the certificates obtained from the Academy. Terms and conditions governing these.
- Award of Financial Assistance to Candidates Of Haryana Domicile Under Training
- The Haryana State Govt. has declared a cash award of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh) to every individual who completes the training at NDA/IMA/OTA and other Defence Academies of National Status and domicile of State of Haryana.
- Incentive Grant to Cadets Domicile of UT, Chandigarh Under Training
- Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of the one-time incentive of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who are resident of UT, Chandigarh and have joined NDA.
Benefit Of The Scholarship
The following benefits will be provided to the candidates getting NDA Scholarship 2023:-
| Scholarship Name | Benefits Of The Scheme |
| Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship | Rs. 1500/- (One-time payment) – Second best all-around Air Force cadet of VI term. |
| Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship | Rs. 1500/- (One-time payment). Best all-around Air Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term. |
| Rs. 1500/- (One-time payment). Best all-around Air Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term. | This Scholarship is granted to cadets overall first in the Academics of Passing out Course. The one-time scholarship amount is Rs. 5000/-. |
| COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | This scholarship is of the value of Rs. 360.00 per annum and is awarded to a MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman. The scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government. |
| KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Two scholarships are awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidates from BIHAR. The value of each scholarship is Rs. 37.00 per mensem tenable for a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and the Air Force Flying College; and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of their training at the National Defence Academy. The scholarship will, however, be continued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution. |
| ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP | Two scholarships will be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM. The value of each scholarship is Rs. 30.00 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadet’s stay at the National Defence Academy. The scholarships will be awarded to the two best cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents. The cadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any other financial assistance from the Government. |
| UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Two scholarships each of the value of Rs. 30.00 per month and an outfit stipend of Rs. 400.00 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH on merit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject to satisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy. Cadets who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financial assistance from the Government. |
| KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS | One merit scholarship of the value of Rs. 480/- per annum for the entire period of training at NDA, will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to a Cadet who is a domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures the first position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDA irrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any of the Sainik Schools in India. The financial position of a Cadet’s father/guardian is not taken into consideration. |
| BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZE | This is a cash prize of Rs. 500.00 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the Academy. Application Forms are available with the Commandant, National Defence Academy. |
| ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS | These scholarships, one for the Army, one for the Navy and the other for the Air Force of the value of Rs. 80.00 each per month will be awarded by the Government of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the State of ORISSA. Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of meritcum-means of the cadets whose parent’s or guardian’s income does not exceed Rs. 5,000/- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadet irrespective of his parent’s or guardian’s income. |
| GUJARAT SCHOLARSHIP | Rs. 6,000/- per annum To the ward of Serving/Exservicemen (incl Ex/Serving Officer) of Native/ Domicile of Gujarat. |
| INITIAL LUMP SUM GRANT SCHOLARSHIP | It is an initial lump sum grant Scholarship per semester Amount Low Middle High 5000/- 3750/ 2500/- 1800/- 1350/- 900/- Eligibility (i) The cadet must be an Indian Citizen and the CDT and/or his of/or permanently domiciled in the State of West Bengal. (ii) The Cadet is not in receipt of any other financial assistance/ grant from the Govt. of India and/or the State Government or any other authority accepting scholarship or stipend received on merit. |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP | Four scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESH. The value of each scholarship is Rs. 30.00 per month during the first two years of training and Rs. 48.00 per month during the third year of training. These scholarships will be available to those cadets whose parent’s income is below Rs. 500.00 per month. No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from the Government will be eligible for this scholarship. |
| TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP | The Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per course of the value of Rs. 30/- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs. 400/- (one only during the entire period of cadet’s training) to be awarded to a cadet belonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parent’s/guardian’s monthly income does not exceed Rs. 500/-. The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant, National Defence Academy on their arrival. |
| KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS | The Govt. of Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who join the National Defence Academy. The value of the scholarship shall be Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs. 12000/- in the first term. |
| ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIP | The Government of Bihar has instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs. 50/- per month for the entire period of six terms at the NDA and Rs. 650/- one time towards clothing and equipment. The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government. The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant, National Defence Academy on their arrival. |
| FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Gp Capt. M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs. 125/- each per month at NDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of merit on completion of their first semester till end of second term. The cadets in receipt of Govt. Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the above scholarships. The application for eligible cadets can be made to the Commandant, NDA on arrival. |
Also Read: Government Scholarships in India
Application Procedure NDA Scholarship 2023
The applicant must follow the following application procedure to apply for the scholarship:-
- First, go to the official website of the organisation
- The homepage of the organisation will display on your screen
- You will have to click on the New Registration button
- The registration page will display on your screen
- Fill up the application form
- Enter all of the personal and other details
- Successfully, register yourself