Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship 2024: On 2 Oct 2024, The BTR Government, under Pramod Boro’s leadership, released a notification of Dr Bashi Ram Bodo’s Doctoral Scholarship, where 50 deserving meritorious PhD candidates from BTR will be given Rs.1,80,000 per year.
The application process has started from 15 Oct 2024. Do apply.
BTR PhD Scholarship Overview
| Name of Scholarship | Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship |
| Launched By | Govt of BTR |
| Applicable To | PhD holders from BTR |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs.1,80,000 per year (Rs.90,000 every six months) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Last Date | 31/10/2024 (May extend till 7 Nov 2024) |
| Selection Process | Interview |
| Interview Date | 8/11/2024-15/11/2024 |
| Final Selection List | 20/11/2024 |
| Official Website | https://education.bodoland.gov.in/ |
| Telegram | Join Here |
What is Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship?
The “Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship” is a scholarship initiative named after Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo, the first Bodo person to earn a doctorate.
This scholarship aims to support deserving students from the Bodoland Territorial Region pursuing PhD programs starting in the academic year 2024-25. The scholarship will financially assist students in pursuing higher education.
Amount of the Scholarship
The Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship is Rs.1,80,000 per year. Students will be getting Rs. 90,000 every six months for two years or it may be extended if possible.
Eligible Criteria
To be eligible for the Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) resident.
- The applicant must have secured admission into a doctoral program at a reputed Indian central or state university or any other higher educational institution of repute.
- The applicant must have an annual family income of Rs.400,000 (four lakhs) or below.
- The applicant must demonstrate financial need for the fellowship and must only avail of a fellowship/scholarship on the day of filling out the application for this fellowship.
- The applicant must exhibit academic excellence with a robust research proposal related to the socio-economic or educational development of BTR.
Selection Process
The eligible candidates for the scholarship will be called for an interview on 8 Nov 2024, and the final selection list will be declared on 20 Nov 2024.
How to Apply for Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship 2024
To apply for the Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship, The eligible candidates pursuing PhD from BTR can apply for the financial assistance program on the official website https://education.bodoland.gov.in/. The online process started on 15 Oct 2024.
The apply date- 15 Oct 2024.
The last apply date- 31 Oct 2024 or it may be extended till 7 Nov 2024.
Who is Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo?
Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo was the first Bodo person to earn a doctorate. He was born on January 4, 1945, in Gerua village near Dhamdhama. He studied at Bunyadi School, Geruwa, and later at the Rural Institute of Wardha, Maharashtra. He completed his MA in History from Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. Bashi Ram has got his doctorate from Guwahati University.
Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo passed away on April 20, 1994, due to a sudden heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of educational excellence and service to the community.
Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Quick Info
| Full Name | Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo |
| Born | 4 January 1945 |
| Birthplace | Gerua Village near Dhamdhama, Nalbari |
| Famous For | First Bodo to earn a doctorate |
| Father Name | Late Bulla Ram Bado |
| Research Paper | The Impact of War in Vietnam in the Indian Sub-continent in the year 1979 |
| Died | 20 April 1994 |
| Cause of Death | Hearth Attack |
Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Career
Dr. Bodo served as Vice-Principal at Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School, Diphu, and later as Vice-Principal and Principal at Tangla College.
Besides teaching, he made research contributions, including his influential paper “The Impact of War in Vietnam in the Indian Sub-continent in the year 1979”. He was also associated with the American Research Study Centre in Hyderabad.
| Position | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vice-Principal | Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School, Diphu | 1968-1969 |
| Vice-Principal | Tangla College | 1969-1990 |
| Principal | Tangla College | 1990-1994 |
Important Links
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Helpline Number | 97695 27622 |
| Online Application Notice | Click Here |
| Join Telegram | Join Here |
| Bodopedia | Click Here |
FAQs
1. Who are eligible for the Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Scholarship?
The Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship is available to students who reside in the Bodoland Territorial Region and are enrolled in a PhD program for the academic year 2024-25.
2. What is the last date apply of Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Scholarship?
The last date for applying for the scholarship is 31 Oct 2024, or it may be extended till 7 Nov 2024.
3. What is the amount of Dr. Bashi Ram Bado Doctoral Fellowship?
The amount for Dr. Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Scholarship is Rs.1,80,000 per year. Students will be getting Rs. 90,000 every six months for two years or it may be extended if possible.