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MERIT CUM POVERTY SCHOLARSHIP

Kerala - National

Scholarship Details

The objective of the scheme is to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker
sections to class VIII and encourage them to continue their studies at the secondary stage. Scholarship of Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs.1000/- per month) per student is awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to selected students every year for study in classes from IX to XII Students studying in recognized Govt / Govt Aided/Local Body/Corporate School.

Award

The awardees should get minimum of 60% marks in Class X for continuation of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates) in next higher classes. For continuing the scholarship in class X and XII, the awardees should get clear promotion form class IX to class X and from class XI to class XII in the first attempt.

Eligibility
  • The students shall have a minimum of 55 % marks or an equivalent grade in the Class VII examination for appearing in the selection test for the award of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students). The students should be studying as regular students in Government, Government-aided, and local body schools.
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test may consist of 90 multiple-choice questions covering subjects namely, science, social studies, and mathematics as taught in classes VII and VIII
Documents Needed
  • Student’s Photo.
  • Verification Form by the Institution.
  • Income Certificate, issued from a Competent Authority in the State/UT Govts is required in respect of parent/guardian of the student.
  • Self-Certified Community Certificate (if the applicant is greater than or equal to 18 years) or Community Certificate certified by parent/guardian.
  • Self-attested Mark Sheet of the last qualifying exam.
  • Fee Receipt of ‘Current Course Year’.
  • Bank Details (Account No., IFSC Code) of the applicant or Bank Details of the Parent/Guardian. (if the student does not have his/her own bank account).
  • Residential/Domicile Certificate.
  • Bonafide Student Certificate” from the institute (if the institute is located in a State/UT different from domicile State/UT)
  • Aadhaar Number (or alternative identification documents)
    • Alternative identification documents (in absence of Aadhaar) - The documents as stated in the Gazette Notification- S.O. No. 1284 (E) No. 1137, dated 21.04.2017.
    1. Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip (if enrolled for Aadhaar)
    2. A copy of her or his request made for Aadhaar enrolment.
    and one of the following:
    1. Passport
    2. Ration Card
    3. Bank passbook with photograph
    4. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card issued by the Income Tax Department
    5. Certificate of identity having photo of such student issued by a Headmaster or Principal of School under official seal of the school
    6. Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988)
    7. Any other documents specified by the State Government or Union territory Administration.
    Provider
    Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
    How To Apply
    Online
    https://scholarships.gov.in/
    
    Step 02: Printout of online application along with documents mentioned above must
    be submitted to the School for verification online.
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    Overview

    • Published on: 15 May-2024
    • Status: Application Open
    • Category: For All
    • Type: Scholarship
    • State: Kerala
    • Gender: For All
    • Amount: Rs. 10,000 -Rs. 12,000
    • Application Deadline: Always Open
    • Official Link:

      Students can apply for the scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in/) or the Mizoram State Scholarship Portal (https://scholarship.mizoram.gov.in/). The application process usually starts in the month of July every year

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