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17 August 2026

Scholarship opportunities for students

While these specific scholarships are too niche for a direct question, they serve as contextual examples of government and private sector initiatives for human resource development and welfare under the broader umbrella of educational support schemes.

1 min read Day 2 of 3 1 questions 2 prelims

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  • Nikon Scholarship: Open to Indian citizens who have passed Class 12 and are enrolled in a professional photography course (min. 3 months). Parental income limit: ₹600,000 per annum. Reward: Based on actual course fee.
  • CSIR-NIScPR Internship: Open to Indian students pursuing UG, PG, or doctoral programmes. Focus areas: Science communication, policy research, or interdisciplinary fields. Reward: Certificate. Deadline: Round the year.
  • IIRS External Student Internship Programme: Open to Indian nationals with a UG, PG, or Ph.D. in Science or Technology. Eligibility: Minimum 60% aggregate. Reward: Certificate. Deadline: October 30.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in Scholarship and Internship Opportunities for Students, which has been running since 20 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of institutional internships and private scholarships in bridging the skill gap for Indian students in specialized fields like science communication and professional photography. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is an eligibility criterion for the Nikon Scholarship?

  2. The IIRS External Student Internship Programme requires applicants to have a degree in which field?

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