Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Scholarship Details
The Scheme has been operational since 2008. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students having a family income of less than Rs.6 lakh per annum, to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies. Students who are above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from a particular Board of Examination in class XII and pursuing the regular course and not availing the benefit of any other scholarships are eligible to apply under this scheme. The rate of scholarship is Rs. 10,000/- per annum for the first three years and Rs. 20,000/- per annum for the fourth and fifth years.
Award
The students selected for this scholarship are provided financial support, which varies depending on their education level.
- At the Graduation Level – A scholarship of INR 10,000 per annum will be provided for the first three years.
- At the Post Graduation Level – An amount of INR 20,000 per annum will be provided.
- For 5-year Professional Courses – INR 20,000 per annum will be provided in the 4th and 5th year.
In the case of technical courses such as B.Tech and B.E. degrees, the selected candidates will receive a scholarship for up to graduation level.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream in Class 12 or equivalent of respective state examination boards
- Be pursuing a regular course such as Medical and Engineering in a college/institution recognized by the AICTE, Dental Council of India (DCI), Medical Council of India (MCI), and other respective regulatory authorities
- Have annual family income not more than INR 8 lakh from all sources
- Not be in receipt of any other scholarship
Documents Needed
- Aadhaar card (in case Aadhaar is not yet assigned, alternatives like Aadhaar enrolment ID slip, the application made for Aadhaar enrolment, voter ID card, driving licence, PAN, passport, etc., can be used)
- Class 12th mark sheet
- Income certificate