Eligibility

• The students must be currently studying in Classes 1 to 12, or pursuing diploma, ITI, and polytechnic courses in private, government, or government-aided schools.

• The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.

• The annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.

• Preference will be given to those applicants who have experienced personal or family crises that have occurred during the past three years due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out.

• Open to Indian nationals only.

NOTE: For those pursuing a Diploma course, only students pursuing a diploma after Class 12 are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph

• Previous year's marksheets (2023-24)

• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)

• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2024-25)

• Applicant's Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)

• Income Proof (any one of the following):

  • Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch

  • Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar

  • Affidavit

• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)

Important Dates

Application Closing Date : 31 - DEC -2024

Benefits

1. For Class 1 to 6 - INR 15,000 

2. For Class 7 to 12 ,Diploma, ITI, & Polytechnic students - INR 18,000