The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families who are pursuing higher studies. The scheme is operational since 2008 and focuses on students whose family income is less than ₹4.5 lakh per annum.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 31-10-2024
- Defective Application Verification Deadline: 14-11-2024
- Institute Verification Deadline: 15-11-2024
- DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Deadline: 30-11-2024
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students must have secured at least 80% marks in their Class 12 exams.
- They should be enrolled in a regular undergraduate or postgraduate course in any recognized institution.
- The annual family income must not exceed ₹4.5 lakh from all sources.
- The scholarship is available to students who are not availing of any other scholarship benefits.
Benefits:
- The scholarship amount is ₹12,000 per annum for the first three years of study and ₹20,000 per annum for the fourth and fifth years.
- The scholarships are provided through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring that funds are directly transferred to the recipients' bank accounts.
Application Process:
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal: Applicants need to go to the National Scholarship Portal.
- Register or Log In: New users must register, while existing users can log in using their credentials.
- Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the required fields and upload the necessary documents.
- Submit the Application: After reviewing the information, submit the application for processing.
Important Documents Required:
- Income certificate of the family.
- Marksheets of the previous qualifying examination.
- Proof of admission to a recognized institution.
- Bank account details.
For more detailed information and updates, you can refer to the official page on the National Scholarship Portal.
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