The Ambedkar University‑MPhil in Development Practice scholarship provides a modest stipend of Rs.15,000 to support students pursuing an MPhil in Development Practice. The programme, a joint effort between Ambedkar University, Delhi and PRADAN, aims to blend theory, research and community engagement for rural transformation. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging self‑reflection and openness to diverse knowledge systems. Students will benefit from a curriculum that balances conceptual clarity with practical experience, preparing them to contribute to development challenges. The scholarship is funded by the government and is open to all eligible candidates regardless of academic discipline. Recipients receive the stipend directly from the university to cover living expenses during the two‑year MPhil programme.

Any student admitted to the MPhil in Development Practice at Ambedkar University, Delhi may apply. There are no specific income or category restrictions; candidates from all categories, including SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD, are welcome. Applicants must hold a recognized undergraduate degree with satisfactory academic performance as defined by the university.

Visit the official scholarship page on Ambedkar University’s website to download the application form. Complete the form and attach academic transcripts, a brief research proposal, and a statement of purpose. Submit the package to the university’s scholarship office before the announced deadline, and keep a copy of the acknowledgment receipt.