I belong to OBC category. Can I get any scholarship to become a pilot in India? My father is a farmer.

The following CPL scholarships are available at and administered through IGRUA, in Rae Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): 1. Indian Airlines scholarships Two scholarships of Rs 4,00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch. 2. Air India scholarships Two scholarships of Rs 4,00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch. 3. Rajiv Gandhi Foundation For two women pilots on merit-cum-means to the extent of Rs 3,00,000 each per batch. 4. Scholarships for SC/ST candidates Rs 2,00,000 on training fee. Additional Rs 2,00,000 by IGRUA to three SC/ST candidates per batch by selection on merit cum means basis. Some state governments award scholarships to SC/ST candidates for training at IGRUA. Eligible candidates may approach the respective State SC/ST Welfare Directorate for the same. 5. JRD Tata Memorial scholarships For four students, of an amount not less than Rs 1,00,000 on merit-cum-means basis. The JRD Tata Trust offers up to Rs 10 Lacs per year to trainees as decided by its Board of Directors. Visit the IGRUA web site for more details. 6. The Madras Flying Club offers a government scholarship as well. Eligibility: Class X + 10+2; you must also have a Private Pilot License from the Madras Flying Club. 7. A government scholarship for pilot training is available for SC/ST candidates who have completed SSC/10+2. Web site: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dgca.nic.in/licencing/fly-ind.htm" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://www.dgca.nic.in/licencing/fly-ind.htm</a>.

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