The Education Ministry offers a large number of scholarships to financially support the studies of students at both school and college level.
Since its inception in 1985, the
ministry has been in charge of policymaking and creating the roadmap for
education at different levels in India. Amongst its several initiatives, it
offers a large number of scholarships to financially support the studies of
students at both school and college level.
1. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship
for College and University Students
As the name suggests, this scheme is
meant for class 12 passed students who are studying in college or university.
The key objective of this scholarship is to support meritorious students coming
from economically weaker sections to pursue their higher studies by providing
them financial assistance for their day-to-day expenses.
The students, who are above 80th
percentile of successful candidates in class 12 or equivalent examination can
avail benefits under this scheme. They must be pursuing a regular full-time course
such as engineering and medical. The annual family income must not exceed Rs 8
lakh from all sources.
Number of scholarships: 82,000 fresh
scholarships per annum
Eligibility: Class 12 passed students
Awards: Rs 10,000 to 20,000 per annum
Application timeline: Between August and
October (tentative)
Application mode: Online through the
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
2. National Means cum Merit Scholarship
This scheme is meant to support
meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections who are finding
it difficult to support or fund their education after class 8. In order to
prevent them from dropping out and encourage them to continue their studies at
the secondary stage, students are provided with a scholarship of Rs 12,000
annually.
The students who are currently studying
in class 9 and have secured at least 55 per cent marks or equivalent in class 8
examination can avail benefits under this scheme. Furthermore, to appear for
the selection test, they must secure at least 55 per cent marks or equivalent
grade in class 7 exam. The annual income of the family must be less than Rs
1.50 lakh from all sources.
Number of scholarships: 1 lakh
Eligibility: Class 9 students
Awards: Rs 12,000 per annum
Application timeline: Between August and
October (tentative)
Application mode: Online through the
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
3. AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
This scholarship has been introduced to
empower young girls with knowledge, skills and self-confidence. Girl students
who are pursuing the first or second (through lateral entry only) year of
technical degree/ diploma course on the basis of marks obtained by them in
class 10+2 or equivalent exam can avail benefits under this scheme.
The annual family income must be less
than Rs 8 lakh from all sources. Also, up to two girls per family are eligible
to apply for and receive this scholarship.
Number of scholarships: 5,000
Eligibility: Girl students studying in
1st year of technical courses
Awards: Up to Rs 50,000 per annum and
other benefits
Application timeline: Between September
and October (tentative)
Application mode: Online through the
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
4. AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme
Differently-abled students who are
pursuing a technical degree/diploma course from a recognized institution can
avail benefits under this scholarship scheme. The scholarship aims at promoting
technical education among specially-abled students.
Students having not less than 40 per
cent disability can avail benefits under this scheme. They must be admitted to
the first year of degree/ diploma level course or second year of degree/
diploma level course (through lateral entry) in any AICTE approved institution.
The annual income of the family must be
less than Rs 8 lakh from all sources.
Number of scholarships: All eligible
specially-abled students will get the scholarship
Eligibility: Differently-abled students
in first year degree/diploma course
Awards: Up to Rs 50,000 per annum and
other benefits
Application timeline: Between September
and October (tentative)
Application mode: Online through the
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
5. Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship
(PMRF)
Introduced with an objective to promote
technical research studies among students, this scheme attracts meritorious
students to pursue doctoral programmes at leading institutions of India like
IISc/IISERs/IITs and central universities.
The students who apply for a PhD
programme at one of the PMRF granting institutions either through direct or
lateral entry channel can apply for this fellowship. They must also fulfil the
minimum qualification requirements as specified in the fellowship guidelines.
Number of scholarships: Not specified
Eligibility: BTech graduate, final year
BTech, integrated MTech, integrated MSc students from IISc/ IITs/ NITs/ IISER/
IIITs
Awards: Stipend of up to Rs 80,000 per
month and other benefits
Application timeline: Round the year
(for this academic year)
Application mode: Apply for a PhD programme at one of the PMRF granting institutions.
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