2) Must have income of less than 8 lakhs per annum
3) Students must have scored the minimum marks in the exam which is required to appear for the test. For e.g for JEE the students are required to have 75% in 12th boards.
Benefits
1) Fully paid for coaching for entrance examinations upto a prescribed limit given within the SEED scheme guidelines.
2) Stipend of Rs. 1500 per month.
3) Additional support of Rs. 2000 per month for students with disabilities
1) Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC & DNT Students
Beneficiaries: Students in Classes 9th entering and 11th to 12th
Eligibility : Students Entering Class 10th and 12th, with Total Family Income: Less than 2.5 Lakhs, 30% Reservation for Girl Students, Students studying at top class schools as listed here.
Benefit: Grants will be provided for tuition fee, hostel fee and other charges as required by the school, subject to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- every year per student of class 9 and 10 and Rs. 1,25,000/- per annum per student of class 11 and 12.
2) Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Colleges for OBC,EBC& DNT Students
Beneficiaries: College and Graduation Students
Eligibility: Total Family Annual Income: Less than 2.5Lakhs, Student must be OBC, DNT or EBC to be eligible, 30% Reservation for Girl Students, Students must have gotten admission into one of the colleges listed here
1) Scholarship of Rs. 2 lakhs per annum per student for Private sector institutions
2)Living Expenses of Rs.3000, Books & Stationery of 5,000/annum
4. Valid Income certificate issued by the competent Authority
5. Domicile Certificate
6. Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority
7. Disability certificate, if applicable
8. Bank Account details
9. Admission Rank Proof
10. Proof of fee details to claim the scholarship
Application Process:
1) Students who have been selected on the basis of merit as per various competitive exams can apply.
2) Eligible Students can apply for the scheme on the National Scholarship Portal where they will have to upload their income certificate and caste certificate, along with details of their bank account, admission rank and fee details. The institution will confirm all of these details and then forward them to the Ministry.
Important Timelines: At time of admission into the institute, or at the start of the new academic year (for renewal)
Eligibility: Total Family Annual Income: Less than 2.5Lakhs, Student must be OBC, DNT or EBC to be eligible, 30% Reservation for Girl Students, 5% Reservation for Persons with Disabilities
Benefits: Academic Allowance of 4,000Rs. per annum
Required Documents:
1. Aadhar Card
2. DNT Certificate
3. Income Certificate
Application Process: Signing up on the YASASVI Website and applying on the portal
Important Timelines: Submission of Application on Portal - 1st April to 30th June| Verification by the Institutions- 31st July| Verification by the States 15th August | Scholarship Amount released by 30th September
Beneficiaries:Students in Class 10th, Students in Class 12th, Students applying for MA, PhD, Bachelor's , Post Graduate Diplomas
Eligibility: Total Family Annual Income: Less than 2.5 Lakhs, Student must be of OBC, EBC or DNT community.
Benefits:
Category of courses
Academic Allowance
Tuition Fee
Total
Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses
10000
10000
20000
Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate
8000
5000
13000
Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group I & Group II
6000
2000
8000
Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses
5000
0
5000
Required Documents:
1. YASASVI Portal ID
2. Aadhar Card
3. Annual Income Certificate
1. Registration by Student on the YASASVI Portal much before the start of college
2. Application for FREESHIP CARD which will be issued by the State Government, this makes the student eligible to study in the institution without pre-payment of fees
3. The scholarship amount is disbursed as the student begins their academic session
Scholarships remain open throughout the year to apply for a Freeship card Portal Opens on 1st of April every year.
Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship
Beneficiaries: Indian graduate students pursuing Masters and Ph.D courses abroad
Eligibility:
1) Have Atleast 60% marks or equivalent grade for the qualifying exam, For Masters: Qualifying exam is Bachelor's. For PhD, Qualifying exam is Master's.
2) The applicant must be of age 35 or less on 1st April of the selection year
3) Total Family Income per annum must not exceed 8 lakhs per annum.
4) College/University must be ranked in top 500 as per QS World Rankings
5) Applicant must belong to OBC/SC/EWS or DNT community.
6) There are 6 seats out of 125 reserved for DNT and Semi Nomadic Tribes
Benefits
Support Duration: 4 years for PhD, 3 years for Masters
For More information :
Financial Assistance:
1) Annual Maintenance Allowance: 15400USD/ 9900 British Pounds
2) Annual Contingency Allowance: 1500 Dollars
3) Total Tuition Fees
4) Total Visa Fees
5) Medical Insurance Premium
6) Incidental Journey Allowance and Equipment Allowance: 20 US dollars or Indian Rupee equivalent
7) Air Passage: Airplane tickets to the institute and back on the shortest route, of economy class are allowed to be purchased. It must be bought only from a) IRCTC b) BLCL c) Ashok Travels and Tourism
Required Documents:
During Application:
1. 10th Board Certificate
2. DNT Certificate
3. Photo
4. Scanned Signature
5. Current Address proof/Permanent Address Proof, in case different from current address
6. Qualifying Degree/Provisional Certificate
7. Mark sheet of qualifying examination
8. Valid Document regarding admission in Foreign University- Admission offer should be unconditional
9. Income documents of all family members
10. Employer's NOC Certificate if applicant is employed. Gap certificate in case there is gap of more than 6 months after completing qualifying degree.
11. ITR acceptance document.
12. Aadhar Card
Application Process:
Selection Period is April to March of next year. For selections for 2024-25, applications will be opened from 15th February 2024 to 31st March 2024. Application must happen online with all the listed documents for Round 1 on the link below.
Important Timelines
1) Portal Opens from 15th February to 31st March of each year for Round 1 of selections.
2)Application will be processed in 20-30 days.
3) Selection Committee will take 15 days to evaluate the application.
4) The final list will be shared within the first week of September.
5) Round 2 Applications for the next selection year will begin in first week of September.