Eligibility

• Be 19 years of age for first-year and 20 years of age for second-year

• Be pursuing undergraduate degrees in professional fields like Engineering, Medical, and Architecture, as well as other undergraduate programmes

• Have studied at government or government-aided schools

• Fulfill the below-mentioned academic requirements:

  1. Freshers (1st year): minimum 80% in CBSE or 70% in other boards for Class 12

  2. Continuing Students (2nd year): CGPA of at least 8.0

• Have an annual family income of less than ₹8,00,000

Note:- 

• Only first and second-year undergraduate students are eligible.

• A maximum of one gap year is allowed for technical courses only.

The mentioned deadline is tentative. This scholarship has no set deadline; applications will be accepted until the selection process is complete.

Important Dates

Application Last Date : 31 - DEC - 2024

Documents

• Recent passport size 

• Government-issued ID card such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.) - Please provide one.

• Academic Transcripts:

  1. Class 10 and 12 marksheets/certificates

  2. Marksheets for all semesters/term-wise scores (if applicable)

• Admission Documents:

  1. Seat Allotment Letter (if applicable)

  2. Copy of Fee Receipts (if applicable)

• Video Requirements:

  1. A short video introduction and brief of academic background.

  2. A short video with parent(s) discussing the family's financial situation and housing. 

  3. A short video explaining your understanding of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. Video recording of applicant reciting the full six stanzas of Vande Mataram.

• Financial Documents (if applicable):

  1. Copy of Education Loan (if applicable)

  2. Family Income Proof (choose one):

     1. Salary Certificate/Salary Slip (for the last 3 months)

     2. Income Tax Return Form

     3. Pension Copy (if applicable)

• Residential Proof (any one):

  1. Utility Bills (Electricity, Gas, Telephone, Water) for the last six months (in applicant's name or parent(s) name)

  2. Bank Statement for the last one year (in applicant's name or parent(s) name

• Additional Documents (if applicable):

  1. Agricultural land documents/Pictures of the Shop (if applicable)

  2. Self-declaration (as per proforma given in the application form)

  3. House Pictures - Inside and Outside (4 photos) & Family Photograph

• Academic Excellence Certificates/Awards (if any)

Note:- The scholarship rules and guidelines are subject to change by the management at any time. Applicants are encouraged to check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Benefits

Note: The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the bank accounts of the respective educational institutions.