JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2025

The JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2025, offered by the JM Sethia Charitable Trust, a non-governmental organization established in 1997, provide financial assistance to meritorious Indian students pursuing education from Class 9 to postgraduate and professional levels. Introduced as the Educational Sponsorship Scheme in 1997, the scholarship supports students in achieving academic excellence by covering educational expenses such as tuition, books, and learning resources.

It awards up to INR 1,000 per month for 2–3 years, depending on the course duration, with categories tailored to different educational stages. Approximately 40–60 students are selected annually, with 20% of scholarships reserved for special categories, including physically challenged students, those excelling in extracurricular activities, and economically weaker sections. The program is administered from Kolkata, emphasizing merit-based selection and financial need.

To be eligible for the JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2025, applicants must:

• Be Indian nationals enrolled in full-time courses at recognized schools, colleges, or institutions in India.

• Have passed the qualifying examination in the current academic year (2024-25) on their first attempt. Students who passed earlier are ineligible.

• Be enrolled in one of the following categories:

  • Category A: Class 9 or 10 (post-Class 8 or equivalent).

  • Category B: Class 11 or 12 (post-Class 10 or equivalent).

  • Category C: Undergraduate courses (e.g., BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, BBA).

  • Category D: Postgraduate courses (e.g., MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MCA, MBA).

  • Category P: Professional courses (e.g., engineering, medicine, law, chartered accountancy).

• Meet minimum academic performance requirements:

  • Category A: 75% aggregate in Class 8 or equivalent.

  • Category B: 75% aggregate in Class 10 or equivalent.

  • Category C: 75% in Science/Commerce, 65% in Humanities/Arts in Class 12 or equivalent.

  • Category D: 60% in Science/Commerce, 50% in Humanities/Arts in undergraduate degree.

  • Category P: 60% in Science/Commerce, 50% in Humanities/Arts in Class 12 or undergraduate degree, depending on the course.

• For special categories (20% reservation):

  • Physically challenged students: Passing marks in the qualifying examination.

  • Excellence in extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, NCC, debating, dramatics, social services): Evidence of achievement.

  • Economically weaker sections: Annual family income below INR 1,20,000.

• Not be receiving any other scholarship for the same course, except for one-time academic excellence awards.

• Exclusions:

  • Students in part-time, correspondence, or distance learning courses are ineligible.

  • Applicants preparing for competitive exams without enrollment in a regular course are not considered.

  • Students who have previously received this scholarship for the same course level are ineligible.

The scholarship provides monthly financial assistance, disbursed quarterly via bank transfer or cheque, for the duration of the course:

• Category A (Class 9–10): INR 400 per month for 2 years.

• Category B (Class 11–12): INR 500 per month for 2 years.

• Category C (Undergraduate): INR 600 per month for 2 or 3 years, as applicable.

• Category D (Postgraduate): INR 700 per month for 2 or 3 years, as applicable.

• Category P (Professional Courses): INR 1,000 per month for 2 or 3 years, as applicable.

• Total Slots: Approximately 10–15 students per category (40–60 total), with potential increases if application volume is high. 20% of slots are reserved for special categories (physically challenged, extracurricular excellence, economically weaker sections).

• Additional Requirements:

  • Recipients must submit a continuity certificate from the head of their institution every quarter to confirm enrollment.

  • A statement of account detailing scholarship utilization (e.g., tuition, books) must be submitted quarterly with institutional authentication.

• Note: The scholarship is intended for educational expenses only and does not cover personal costs. Failure to submit quarterly documents may result in discontinuation. If a student withdraws or fails to meet academic standards, the scholarship may be cancelled, and received funds may need to be refunded.

Applications for the JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2025 are accepted offline via post, with an online form option requiring a printed submission. Follow these steps:

1. Access Application Form:

   • Visit www.jmstrust.com and navigate to “Merit Scholarship Scheme” to download the application form (PDF).

   • Alternatively, register on www.buddy4study.com, click “Apply Now” for the scholarship, and select “Fill up the form online” to access the digital form.

2. Complete Form: Fill in the form in English (no regional languages) with accurate details, including:

   • Personal information (name, date of birth, contact details).

   • Academic details (qualifying examination marks, current course).

   • Special category status (if applicable: disability, extracurricular, income).

   • Declaration stating no other scholarships are being received.

3. Gather Documents: Collect required documents (listed below) in the specified format.

4. Submit Application:

   • Online Process: Complete the form on Buddy4Study, upload documents, print the completed form, attach physical copies of documents, and mail to:

     JM Sethia Charitable Trust
     133, Biplabi Rash Behari Basu Road, 3rd Floor, Room No. 15
     Kolkata – 700001, West Bengal, India

     OR

     JM Sethia Charitable Trust
     Gandhi House, 5th Floor, 16, Ganesh Chandra Avenue
     Kolkata – 700013, West Bengal, India

   • Offline Process: Download the form from www.jmstrust.com, fill it manually, attach documents, and mail to one of the above addresses.

5. Selection Process:

   • Applications are screened for eligibility and merit by a high-level selection panel appointed by the Trust Management.

   • The panel assesses academic marks, special category status, and document authenticity.

   • Final selections are based on merit, with 20% reservation for special categories. The committee’s decision is final and binding.

   • Selected candidates are notified via email or the Trust’s website by September 2025 or prior to the next academic quarter.

6. Post-Selection:

   • Provide bank account details for scholarship disbursement.

   • Submit quarterly continuity certificates and utilization statements to maintain the award.

• Completed JMS Trust Merit Scholarship application form (downloaded from www.jmstrust.com or Buddy4Study).

• Recent passport-size photograph (affixed to the form).

• Attested copies of mark sheets/certificates for the qualifying examination (e.g., Class 8 for Category A, Class 10 for Category B, Class 12 for Category C/P, undergraduate degree for Category D/P).

• Proof of enrollment in the current course (e.g., bonafide certificate, admission letter from the institution).

• Income certificate (for economically weaker section applicants, showing family income ≤ INR 1,20,000, issued by a competent authority like a Tehsildar).

• Disability certificate (for physically challenged applicants, issued by a medical authority).

• Certificates of extracurricular achievements (for special category applicants, e.g., sports, NCC, debating, dramatics, social services).

• Bank account details (passbook copy or cancelled cheque, preferably Aadhaar-seeded).

• Declaration signed by the applicant and parent/guardian, confirming no other scholarships are received and accuracy of provided information.

• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 (applications must reach the Trust office by this date).

• Submission Period: April 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025.

• Selection Notification: September 2025 or prior to the next academic quarter, via email or www.jmstrust.com.

• Disbursement: Starts within the month prior to the next quarter (e.g., September 2025 for Fall).

• Continuity Certificates: Due quarterly, as specified in the award letter.

• Note: Deadlines are strictly enforced. Mail applications early to account for postal delays. Check www.jmstrust.com or contact jms_trust@yahoo.co.in for updates.

JM Sethia Charitable Trust:

• Email: jms_trust@yahoo.co.in

• Phone: +91-33-4040-1300, +91-33-2242-1250, +91-93397-93153

• Registered Office: 133, Biplabi Rash Behari Basu Road, 3rd Floor, Room No. 15, Kolkata – 700001, West Bengal, India.

• Administrative Office: Gandhi House, 5th Floor, 16, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata – 700013, West Bengal, India.