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Punjab Scholarship 2019-20: Punjab scholarship has opened up a huge source of opportunities for students in Punjab that faces the financial hurdles in order to pursue their dream career. Despite many scholarships that are being run by the central government, the state also provides a number of scholarship opportunities for residents of the state. However, the main objective here for all the scholarships is the same which is to encourage the bright and deserving students that want to pursue their career without any financial constraint.

The Scholarship Punjab will cover education at school as well as at college and a higher level. This article will provide you all the details related to Punjabscholarship. Furthermore, it will highlight the entire list of scholarships that are available along with the information like eligibility criteria, the application process, application timeline, and more. Students who have already registered must log in to Punjab Scholarship Institute Login.

Given below is the entire list of Punjab National scholarships along with the tentative application period and provider name. Punjab Scholarship list is available for college as well as school-going children. The main department of Punjab government scholarships includes the BC and SC welfare department, industrial training, department of technical education, and more. Read on to find more about dr Ambedkar scholarship portal Punjab government

Latest Update:

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal of Punjab is now open. Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and OBC Students before 30 November 2019. Click here to apply. Punjab Scholarship Renewal last date for submission of application is extended to 28th Feb 2020

Punjab Scholarship Overview

Organization Name	Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab
Online Registration begins from	September 2019
Punjab Scholarship Last Date to Register Online	December 10th, 2019
Official Website	www.punjabscholasrhips.gov.in

Punjab Scholarship Links

Scholarship Name	Links
Punjab Scholarship New Student Registration	Click Here
Punjab Scholarship Already Registered Students	Click Here
Punjab Scholarship Aadhar Authentication	Click Here

Punjab Scholarship – A Detailed List of Punjab Scholarship

Scholarship Name	Provider Name and Application Period
Post Matric Scholarship Punjab for SC Students	SC/BC Welfare Department, Government of Punjab, Between October and November
Pre-Matric for SC Scholarship Punjab	SC/BC Welfare Department, Government of Punjab, Between August and September
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	SC/BC Welfare Department, Government of Punjab, Between October and November
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	SC/BC Welfare Department, Government of Punjab, Between August and September
Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme	Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Government of Punjab, Between June and July
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Between August and October
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Between August and October
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Between August and October
Attendance Scholarship for the BC/EBC and Primary Girl Students in Punjab	Department of Empowerment, Social Justice,  and Minorities, Government of Punjab, Between August and September
Attendance Scholarship for the BC/EBC and Primary Girl Students in Punjab	Department of Empowerment, Social Justice,  and Minorities, Government of Punjab, Between August and September

Punjab Scholarship Key Eligibility Criteria

Each Punjab Scholarship Sikh minority has a list of certain conditions to follow. Any candidate that fulfills this eligibility criterion for the prescribed Punjab govt scholarship can apply. These conditions are generally dependant on the current educational qualification of the applicants, academic merit, and family income. However, the main key criteria that apply to all these scholarships is that the applicant should be a domicile or permanent resident of the Punjab State. Besides this, there are other criteria that are mentioned in the table below:

Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Punjab	For SC	The students studying at the post-matriculation level which is from class 11 to postdoctoral level can apply for this scholarship. The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs. 2.50 Lakh.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Punjab	For SC	The scholarship is open for students of class 9 and 10. The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs. 2.5 Lakh. The students who receive other centrally-funded scholarships are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	For OBC	The students studying at the post-matriculation level which is from class 11 to postdoctoral level can apply for this scholarship. The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs. 2.50 Lakh.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	For OBC	The students from class 1 to 10 can apply for this Punjab scholarship. The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs. 50,000.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	For all	Minority community students (Sikhs, Parsis, Christians, Muslims, Jains, and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship. They must be studying in class 1 to 10 at a government/private school. A minimum of 50% marks to be obtained by them in the last exam. The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs.1 lakh.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	For all	Minority community students (Sikhs, Parsis, Christians, Muslims, Jains, and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship. They must be studying in class 11 to a Ph.D. at a government/private school. A minimum of 50% marks to be obtained by them in the last exam The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs. 1 lakh.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	For all	Minority community students (Sikhs, Parsis, Christians, Muslims, Jains, and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship. They must be studying in class 11 to a Ph.D. at a government/private school. A minimum of 50% marks to be obtained by them in the last exam. The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakhs.
Attendance Scholarship for the BC/EBC and Primary Girl Students in Punjab	For BC/EBC	The girl student who is studying in primary classes is eligible to tp apply for this scholarship. The minimum class attendance should be 75%. Their parents or the guardians should not be income tax payees. Also, they should have less than 5 acres of land. The annual salary of the family should not be more than Rs. 1 lakh.
Attendance Scholarship for SC Primary Girl Students, Punjab	For SC	The girl student who is studying in primary classes is eligible to apply for this scholarship. The minimum class attendance should be 75%. Their parents or the guardians should not be income tax payees. Also, they should have less than 5 acres of land

Punjab Scholarship Application Process

It is a very tedious task to fill out the application form. Many students find it difficult to fill out the scholarship due to a lack of proper information. Now, most of the scholarships require an online application through the website, the process becomes very simple for students. The below table gives you a complete analysis with an insight into the application process for the mentioned scholarship. dr Ambedkar scholarship last date 2020 Punjab is 10th December 2020.

Scholarship Name	How to Apply?
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Punjab	Apply online through Punjab Government’s Dr Ambedkar Scholarship Portal.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Punjab	Apply online through E-Punjab Scholarship Portal.
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	Apply online through Punjab Government’s Dr Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab Portal Punjab Government.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	Apply online through E-Punjab Portal
Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme	NA
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Attendance Scholarship for the BC/EBC and Primary Girl Students in Punjab	Apply online through E-Punjab Portal
Attendance Scholarship for the SC and Primary Girl Students in Punjab	Apply online through E-Punjab Portal

How To Submit Punjab Scholarship Online?

Follow the following steps for Punjab scholarship 2019 apply online

• Step – 1: Visit the official website of Scholarship Portal Government of Punjab @ punjabscholarships.gov.in
• Step – 2: Punjab Scholarship Portal Home Page will appear, click on student registration.
• Step – 3: Now Fill all the details which are required and upload documents.
• Step – 4: Before submission students need to check all the details.
• Step – 5: Choose the scholarship for which you want to apply, fill the form and submit it.

How To Submit Punjab Scholarship Offline?

In case of an online form fill the e-form application form in offline mode and attach the supporting documents to complete the Punjab Scholarship Application Process.

Punjab Scholarship Rewards

The Punjab government offers merit-based as well as a means-based scholarship for students. While some scholarships offer students the cash rewards through direct benefits transfer, other scholarships offer scholarships in the form of fee waivers. Below are the details to Punjab government scholarships offered:

Scholarship Name	Award Details
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Punjab	Maintenance allowed Rs. 1200 months and up to Rs. 550 month for day scholars An additional allowance of Rs. 240 months for students. Study tour charges of up to Rs. 1600 per annum Thesis typing and printing charges of up to Rs. 1600 for research scholars Book allowance of up to Rs. 1200 per annum for students pursuing correspondence courses
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Punjab	Scholarship of Rs. 150 /month for day scholarship and Rs. 350 /month for hostellers Books and Ad hoc grant of Rs. 750 per annum for day scholars and Rs. 1000 per annum for hostellers Additional allowance for disabled students
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	Monthly maintenance allowance of up to Rs. 750 for hostellers and Rs. 350 for day scholars Monthly reader charges of up to Rs. 175 for visually impaired candidates Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Study tour charges of up to Rs. 900 per annum Thesis typing and printing charges of up to Rs. 1000
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Punjab	For students of class 1 to 5 – Monthly scholarship of Rs.25 For students of class 6 to 8 – Monthly scholarship of Rs.40 For students of class 9 and 10 – Monthly scholarship of Rs.50 An ad hoc grant of Rs. 500 per annum to each scholar
Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme	Students obtaining 60% – 70% marks in class 10 will  get 70% fee waiver Students obtaining 70% – 80% marks in class 10 will get 80% fee waiver While students obtaining 80% – 90% marks in class 10 will get 90% fee waiver Students obtaining 90% – 100% marks in class 10 will get a 100% fee waiver
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Maintenance allowance of Rs.600 /month (class 6 to 10) for hostellers Maintenance allowance of Rs.100 /month for day scholars (class 1 to 10) Admission fee of Rs.500 per annum or actual (for class 6 to 10) A tuition fee of Rs.350 /month or actual (for class 6 to 10)
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Admission and tuition/course fee of up to Rs.10,000 per annum Maintenance allowance of up to Rs.1200 /month for hostellers and Rs.550 /month day scholars for a duration of 10 months
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Maintenance allowance of Rs.1000 /month for hostellers and Rs.500 /month for day scholars for a duration of 10 months. The course fee of Rs.20,000 /annum or actual (whichever is less) for both day scholars and hostellers.
Attendance Scholarship for the BC/EBC and Primary Girl Students in Punjab	Rs.50 month to each student for 10 months duration
Attendance Scholarship for the SC and Primary Girl Students in Punjab	Rs.50 month to each student for 10 months duration

Documents Required for Punjab Scholarship 2019-2020

• Attested mark sheets of the previous year’s examinations with a percentage of minimum 50%
• Address proof of the parents/ guardians.
• Caste certificate of the parents and the candidate.
• Recent passport-sized photographs.
• Attested Family Income Certificate

Punjab Scholarship Application Status

Punjab Scholarship 2019-20 Renewal & helpline. Government of Punjab has provided helplines for Punjab Scholarship are as follows:

Email ID: [email protected]

Punjab Scholarship Helpline Number: 1800-137-0015

FAQ’s On Punjab Scholarship 2020

Question 1.
Is there any reservation for girls?

Answer:
Yes, there is a 30% seat reservation for girls.

Question 2.
How can we fill the Punjab Scholarship Application Form?

Answer:
Go to the official site of Punjab Scholarship Portal. There, you have to select the Student Registration section. And you can proceed to fill the application form.

Question 3.
Is Punjab Scholarship applicable only for Schools?

Answer:
No, the Punjab Scholarship will cover education both in School, College as well as High Level.

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Merit Scholarship 2020: Merit Scholarship offers financial support to the meritorious students for fulfilling their career in life. The merit-based scholarships estimate the student’s merit based on their academic records or performance in scholarship exams. Many government or private organizations offer merit scholarships for encouraging students to pursue higher education. Read the article below to know the complete information about National Merit Scholarship for degree students, Merit Scholarship for Intermediate.

List of Government Funded Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarships which have implemented by the State Government or Central Government comes under the Government Funded Scholarships. The State Scholarships awarded to needy outstanding students of a particular state. Whereas the Central Government Scholarships awarded to the needy outstanding students across the country. Refer below merit scholarship list of some of the top Merit Scholarships funded by either the State or the Central Government.

Scholarship Name		Date	Conducting Body
INSPIRE Scholarship		October/ December	Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI
KVPY – Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana		July/August	Department of Science and Technology, GOI
NTSE Scholarship		September	NCERT
NEC Scholarship – Merit Scholarship, Tripura		April	Directorate of Higher Education, Govt of Tripura
Medhabruti Scholarship		January	Govt of Odisha
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship		September	Govt of West Bengal
UGC Merit Scholarship – PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders		March	University Grants Commission

INSPIRE Scholarship

INSPIRE Scholarship is a government scholarship that offers financial support to meritorious students for higher education. Students studying Bachelor and Master degrees in Natural & Basic Sciences are eligible for this scholarship. Around 10000 merit scholarships are disbursed every year under this scholarship. The scholarship awarded for a maximum duration of 5 years if the selected scholar shows good academic performance every year. The application for this scholarship will be submitted online.

Eligibility

• Students must be within the top 1% of aggregate marks in class 12th board examination.
• Students must be pursuing B.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in Natural and Basic Sciences.
• Students must be within the top 10000 rankers of NEET, JEE-Mains, or JEE-Advance and will choose for Natural & Basic Sciences.
• Students who have admitted to DAE-CBS, NTSE, IISER, KVPY, JBNSTS, NISER & Science Olympiad medallists choosing for Natural & Basic Sciences are also eligible.
• The student’s age group must be within 17 to 22 years.

Reward: Each selected student will be awarded the amount of Rs. 80,000/- per annum.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the INSPIRE Scholarship application is October/December every year.

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Scholarship

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a government-funded National Merit Scholarship. It offers scholarship amount along with a contingency grant to meritorious students who are studying in class 11 & 12 or 1st year of B.Sc/BS/BStat/BMath or Integrated M.Sc course in Basic Sciences. Students have to go through an aptitude test and interview rounds before the final selection for this scholarship.

Eligibility

• Class 11 & 12 students must have secured at least 75% marks in Maths & Science subjects in the 10th class examination.
• 2nd-year students studying in Cambridge International exam board are eligible. These students must have secured at least 75% marks in Maths & Science subjects in the 10th class exam.
• Students studying in 1st-year of B.Sc or B.Stat or B.Math or Integrated M.Sc or MS of Basic Science related subjects. These students should have secured at least 60% marks in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology in the 12th class board exam.
• SC/ST/PWD students have given a relaxation of 10% in marks.

Reward

• Each selected student will be awarded the amount of Rs. 5000/- per month during the 1st to 3rd year of B.Sc/BS/B.Stat/ B.Math/ Integrated M.Sc/MS courses. Whereas the contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 per annum will also be awarded to the selected students.
• Each selected student will be awarded the amount of Rs. 7000/- during the 4th & 5th years of Integrated M.Sc/MS/M.Math/ M.Stat courses. Whereas a contingency grant of Rs. 28,000 per annum will also be awarded to the selected students.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the KVPY Scholarship application is July/August every year.

NTSE Scholarship

This is a National Talent Search Examination conducted by NCERT for class 10th students. It has conducted at two stages, i.e., State and National. Around 1000 scholarships awarded to qualified talented students under this scholarship. NCERT organizes this scholarship to offer financial support to talented students up to the doctoral level of their studies.

Eligibility

• Students studying in the 10th class from a recognized school.
• Students studying in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) education are also eligible.

Reward

• Selected students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 1250 per month at 11th & 12th class level.
• UG & PG level students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 2000 per month.
• Ph.D. level students will be awarded the scholarship amount as per UGC norms.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the NTSE Scholarship application is September.

NEC Merit-Based Scholarship

This is one of the top Merit Scholarship funded by the government. This scholarship offers financial support to the meritorious students of Tripura. Students who are pursuing professional/ technical/ management/M.Phil/ Ph.D. courses within or outside North-East can apply for this scholarship. Students can apply online for this scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.

Eligibility

• Students must be a domicile of Tripura state.
• Students must have secured at least 70% of marks in the last qualifying exam for diploma/degree/PG/M.Phil and Ph.D. courses.
• Students must have secured at least 60% of marks in the last qualifying exam for diploma/degree/PG/M.Phil and Ph.D. courses.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 4.5 Lakh per annum.
• Students must not be availing any other scholarship from any other sources.

Reward

• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 20,000 per annum for diploma level courses.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of 22,000 per annum for degree level courses.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 25,000 per annum for PG courses.
• Whereas the scholarship amount of Rs. 30,000 per annum will be received for M.Phil/Ph.D. courses.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the NEC Merit-Based Scholarship application is April.

Medhabruti Scholarship

This is a Merit Scholarship funded by the Odisha state government. This Scholarship initiated to offer financial support to meritorious students of Odisha for pursuing higher education in general, technical and professional courses.

Eligibility

• Students must be a domicile of Odisha state.
• Students must have secured at least 60% marks in the previous examination.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 6 Lakh per annum.

Reward

• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 10,000 at the Junior level.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 3000 at the Senior level.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 1500 at the PG level
• The scholarship amount of Rs.10,000 will be awarded for the technical/professional courses.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the Medhabruti Scholarship application is January.

Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship

This is a Merit Cum Means Scholarship offers financial support to meritorious and needy students of minority communities. This scholarship is available for the students of West Bengal studying in 11th class up to the doctoral level.

Eligibility

• Students must be a domicile of West Bengal state.
• Students should be studying in West Bengal.
• Students studying higher secondary/diploma/UG level must have secured at least 75% marks in class 10 & 12th.
• Students studying PG level must have secured at least 53% marks in graduation in general studies. But, 55% of marks in engineering studies.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 2.5 Lakh per annum.

Reward: The selected students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 8000 per month.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting this scholarship application is September.

UGC Merit Scholarship

This scholarship offers financial support to rank holders of undergraduate courses. Students registered in a master’s degree at a recognized college/university can apply for this scholarship. Students who are less than 30 years of age can apply for this scholarship. Students who are pursuing their first postgraduate degree are eligible for this scholarship. Students studying a postgraduate degree through distance mode cannot apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility

• First or second rank holders at UG level are eligible.
• Students must be registered in a full-time PG degree.
• Students must have completed graduation in Life Sciences/Physical Sciences/Chemical Sciences/Commerce, etc.
• The student’s age must not be more than 30 years.

Reward: The selected students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 3100 per month for two years.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the UGC Merit Scholarship application is March.

Private Funded Merit Scholarships

Private Funded Merit Scholarships are funded by corporates, NGOs, Trusts, and other organizations. Some of these scholarships awarded to needy students of a particular area. Whereas some offered to needy students from all over India. Refer below the list of some of the top Merit Scholarship in India funded by private organizations.

Scholarship Name		Tentative Date	Conducting Body
Aditya Birla World Academy Scholarship		July/August	Aditya Birla World Academy
Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship		August	Reliance Foundation
Atul Maheshwari Scholarship		August	Amar Ujala Foundation
Fair and Lovely Scholarship		October	Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
AKANKSHA Scholarship		December/ January	DLF Foundation

Aditya Birla World Academy Scholarship

Aditya Birla World Academy Scholarship is a National Merit Scholarship funded by the corporate. This scholarship offers financial support to students who are studying in the 11th class (IB DP or A-Level) in Aditya Birla World Academy. Outside students can also apply for this scholarship if they are seeking admission in the 11th class (IB DP or A-Level). But, they have to fill the ‘Application for Admission’ and ‘Aditya Birla World Academy Merit Scholarship Application Form’.

Eligibility

• Students who are studying in the 11th Class (IB DP or A-Level) in Aditya Birla World Academy.
• Students who are seeking admission in the 11th Class (IB DP or A-Level) in Aditya Birla World Academy.

Reward: The selected students will receive the full tuition fee as the scholarship benefit.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting this Scholarship Application is July/August.

Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship

Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship is one of the top National Merit Scholarship initiated by the Reliance Foundation. This scholarship offers financial support to class 12th pass out meritorious students. This scholarship is available for those students who want to pursue a graduate degree in specific courses. These courses are science, pharmacy,  medical, business management, engineering, law, and other social sciences.

Eligibility

• Class 12th pass out students who are in the merit list of the respective state board or CBSE board.

Reward 

• The scholarship amount of Rs. 36,000 per annum will be awarded to engineering students throughout their course.
• The scholarship amount of Rs. 40,000 per annum will be awarded to medical students throughout their course.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Application is August.

Atul Maheshwari Scholarship

Atul Maheshwari Scholarship is a Merit Cum Means Scholarship. This scholarship offers financial support to the students of class 9th to 12th.

Eligibility

• Class 9th to 12th students who have secured at least 60% of marks in the previous exam.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 1 Lakh per annum.

Reward

• The scholarship amount of Rs. 30,000 will be awarded to 18 students of class 9th to 10th.
• Whereas the scholarship amount of Rs. 50,000 will be awarded to 18 students of class 11th to 12th.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Application is August.

Fair and Lovely Scholarship

Fair and Lovely is a National Merit Scholarship. This scholarship offers financial support to Girl students who are within the age limit of 15 to 30 years. Around 55 Girl students selected for the disbursal of Fair and Lovely scholarship.

Eligibility

• Students must be only girls.
• The student’s age must be within 15 to 30 years.
• Class 12th pass out students are eligible.
• Students must be secured at least 60% of marks in class 10th and 12th board exams.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 6 Lakh per annum.

Reward: The one-time scholarship amount of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 will be awarded to each student.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the Fair and Lovely Scholarship Application is October.

AKANKSHA Scholarship

AKANKSHA Scholarship is one of the Merit Scholarship initiated by the DLF Foundation. This scholarship offers financial support to meritorious students of the first-year undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. This scholarship is available for the first-year students of Paramedics, CS/CA /ICWA, LLB, BBA, B.Tech, MBBS, M.Tech, MBA, Hotel Management, and Mass Communication. Students who are seeking admission to Ivy League colleges are also considered for this scholarship.

Eligibility

• Meritorious students studying in a UGC/NAAC approved college.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 5 Lakh per annum.
• Exceptions will be made in case of exemplary academic performance by students if their family income falls within 5-8 Lakh per annum.

Reward: The scholarship amount of Rs. 50,000 per annum will be awarded until the completion of the study. So that the student fulfills all the academic criteria every year of the course.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the AKANKSHA Scholarship Application is December/January.

FAQ’s on Merit Scholarship

Question 1.
What is Merit Scholarship?

Answer:
Merit Scholarship estimates the student’s merit based on their academic records or performance in scholarship exams.

Question 2.
Who offers Merit Scholarships?

Answer:
Many government or private organizations offer merit scholarships for encouraging students to pursue higher education.

Question 3.
What are the Government Funded Merit Scholarships?

Answer:
The National Merit Scholarships which have implemented by the State Government or Central Government comes under the Government Funded Scholarships.

Question 4.
What are the Private Funded Merit Scholarships?

Answer:
The Private Funded Merit Scholarships are funded by corporates, NGOs, Trusts, and other organizations.

Question 5.
What is the State or Central Government Scholarship?

Answer:
The State Scholarships awarded to needy outstanding students of a particular state. Whereas the Central Government Scholarships awarded to the needy outstanding students across the country.

Hope this article will help you to know more about Merit Scholarship. For any queries related to Merit Scholarship, leave it in the comment box.

Scholarship for Students

Meghalaya Scholarship 2019-2020: The Meghalaya Scholarship is offered by the Government of Meghalaya to bright and meritorious students to pursue and finish their education. There are actually many scholarships under the Meghalaya Scholarship scheme, with each scholarship aimed at providing financial assistance to a select set of students.

Unemployment and illiteracy and two of the most significant problems faced by society. Meghalaya Scholarship aims to rectify that problem by providing financial assistance to students so that they complete their education and attain employability. Read on to explore the various Meghalaya scholarship news and their eligibility criteria from Meghalaya Scholarship Portal. Meghalaya Scholarship last date is 31st October 2020.

Meghalaya Scholarships Overview

Scholarship Name	Issuing Authority	Application Window
Meghalaya Scholarship Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Indi	December to January
Umbrella Scholarship Meghalaya for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India	December to January
Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship	Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Meghalaya	January to February
DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology	Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science, Govt. of India	February to March
Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER	University Grants Commission, MHRD	October to November
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship	Combined Counselling Board, Delhi	October to April

Meghalaya Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya
• Candidate must be pursuing class 9 or 10 from a recognized school
• Candidates must belong to ST

Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya.
• Candidate must be pursuing class 11 or above.
• Candidates must have completed their class 10 (matriculation).
• Candidates must belong to ST.

Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in Border Area.
• Candidates must belong to ST or SC.
• Candidates must be pursuing a regular course from a recognized institution.
• The parents or guardians of the candidates must be Indian Citizens.
• Candidates should also not be employed in any government or non-governmental establishment.
• The candidate must not be a repeater.

DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology (NER)

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in the North Eastern Region.
• Candidate must possess a P.hD or must have completed MS or MD with a keen interest in life sciences and biotechnology
• Candidate must possess an excellent academic track record.
• Candidates must be less than 40 years of age (45 in the case of a woman and in-service candidates).

Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in the North Eastern Region.
• Candidates must have completed their class 12.
• Candidates must have secured admission in a technical, professional or a general degree course from a recognized university.
• The candidate’s total annual income must not exceed INR 4,50,000.

Combined Counselling Board Scholarship

• Candidates pursuing diploma, U.G or P.G are eligible to apply.
• The candidate must have cleared their last qualifying exam with 40%-50% marks.

Meghalaya Scholarship Rewards

• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Pre matric Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid.
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Postmatric Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid.
• Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid in the form of a subsidy or grant.
• DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology 
  • Selected candidates will be awarded a stipend between INR 36,000 to INR 40,000.
  • A research contingency grant of INR 50,000 per annum will also be provided to the host institution.
  • A contingency of INR 28,000 per month is given to MD, MS, P.hD candidates toll the award of the degree.
  • Candidates will also receive HRA and other benefits.
• Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER
  • 10,000 scholarships are disbursed every year.
  • The monthly amount of INR 5,400 is awarded to candidates pursuing general degree courses.
  • The monthly amount of INR 7,800 is awarded to candidates pursuing technical, medical, professional or paramedical courses.
  • The scholarship is renewed every year based on the candidate’s academic performance and good conduct.
• Combined Counselling Board Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive a scholarship amount between INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,00,000.

Meghalaya Scholarship Application Process

• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Pre matric Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Postmatric Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship – Offline. Candidates are required to send the filled up application form through their respective institutions
• DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology – Candidates are required to send the filled up application with supporting documents to the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
• Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Combined Counselling Board Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the Combined Counselling Board website, https://ccbnic.in/

Documents Required for Meghalaya Scholarship

Candidates are required to ensure that the copies of the following documents are readily available during the time of application.

• Domicile certification
• Income certificate (family/ Guardian)
• Caste certification for SC/ ST
• Passport size photos of the candidates
• Relevant Marks cards
• Copy of Aadhar card

FAQ’s on Meghalaya Scholarship 2020

Question 1.
How to apply for Meghalaya Scholarship Online?

Answer:
There are many scholarships under the Meghalaya Scholarships, hence, candidates are required to visit the respective links of these scholarships. The links have been provided above.

Question 2.
How many scholarships are offered for individuals domiciled in Meghalaya?

Answer:
There are six available scholarships targeted for various levels of study:

• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship.
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship.
• Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship.
• DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology.
• Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.
• Combined Counselling Board Scholarship.

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MOMA Scholarship 2019-2020: MOMA scholarships are minority scholarships that are initiated by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Under the MOMA scholarship scheme, students belonging to the minority communities of Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian (Parsi) can avail Pre-matric scholarships, Post-matric scholarships and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses. The winners of these national minority scholarships receive a scholarship amount of up to Rs. 20,000 per annum.

The Government of India is planning to disburse 5 Lakh scholarships under the post-matric scholarship scheme, 30 lakh scholarships under the pre-matric scholarship scheme, and 60,000 scholarships under merit-cum-means scholarship for professional as well as technical courses at the graduate or postgraduate level. MOMA Scholarship 2020 last date is October 2020. MOMA Scholarship 2020 dates, MOMA Scholarship Merit List, MOMA Scholarship Payment Status are discussed below.

MOMA Scholarship 2020

Under MOMA Scholarship Bihar there are 3 types of scholarship that are described as under. Scholarships under the MOMA Scholarship gov are as follows:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship
• Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities
• Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Technical Courses CS and Professional

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

Initiated at the pre-matric level to support the study by minority students, the scholarship awards class 1 to 10 students up to Rs. 600 monthly. In order to be eligible for this pre-matric minority scholarship 2020, the family earnings of candidates must not exceed Rs. 1 Lakh and should not be less than 50% in the prior final examination.

Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

Under the system of Post-Matric Scholarship, minority learners may apply for Ph.D. in class 11. The family revenue of the candidates must not exceed Rs. 2 Lakhs and their marks or equivalent grades should not be less than 50% in the prior final examination. This national minority scholarship’s chosen learners receive a scholarship quantity of up to Rs. 10,000 per year along with a maintenance quantity of up to Rs. 1200 per month.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Technical Courses CS and Professional 

Under the MOMA system, the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is intended for learners wishing to pursue professional or technical classes at the graduate or graduate level. The chosen learners receive a scholarship quantity of up to Rs. 20,000 per year. The household earnings of the candidates must not exceed Rs. 2.5 Lakhs under this national minority scholarship. In addition, in order to qualify for this minority scholarship, candidates must have scored at least 50 percent marks in their previous final examination.

MOMA Scholarship 2020 Dates/Minority Scholarship Last Date 2020

MOMA Scholarship last date 2020 is as follows:

Name of scholarships	MoMA scholarship form last date
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities	15 October 2020
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities	31 October 2020
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS	31 October 2020

MOMA Scholarship Schemes for Minorities

In the form of admission, course/tuition fees, and maintenance allowance, the learners chose for these minority scholarships receive economic support for the entire course. Students are provided the maintenance allowance in an academic year for a period of 10 months. The details of the MOMA Scholarship amount are outlined below.

Class	Particulars	Minority Scholarship Amount
Class 6 to 10	Admission fee	Rs.500 per year subject to actuals (for day scholars and hospitals)
Class 6 to 10	Tuition fee	Rs.350 per month subject to actuals (for day scholars and hospitals)
Class 1 to 5	Maintenance allowance	Rs.100 per month (for day scholars)
Class 6 to 10	Maintenance allowance	Rs.600 per month (for hospitals) Rs. 100 per month (for day scholars)

MOMA Post Metric Scholarships for Minorities

• For Class 11 and 12 – Admission and Tuition Fee must be an amount of INR 7000 per year subject to actuals (for both hostels and day scholars.
• For Technical and Vocational courses (Class 11 and 12 levels) – Admission & course/tuition fee must be an amount of  INR 10,000 per year subject to actuals (for both hostels and day scholars).
• For UG and PG level – Admission & tuition fee must be an amount of INR 3,000 (for both hostellers and day scholars) per year subject to actuals.
• For Class 11 and 12 including both vocational and technical courses – The maintenance allowance must be an amount of  INR 380 per month INR 230 per month (for day scholars). INR 230 per month (For day scholars).
• For UG & PG level (For technical courses and other Professional courses) – The maintenance allowance must be an amount of INR 570 per month INR 300 per month (for hostellers). INR 300 per month (For day scholars).
• For M.Phil. & Ph.D. – Maintenance allowance must be an amount of INR 1200 per month (For hostellers). INR 550 per month (For day scholars)

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MOMA Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To apply for national minority scholarships, learners belonging to minority groups must study transparently in India in a state or private institution chosen and notified by the State / Union Territory Administration involved. The details of the requirements for eligibility are outlined below.

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

• Educational Qualification: Students are required to study in class 1 to 10. Students must have scored in the previous final exam have marks of at least 50 percent.
• Family Income: The annual family income must not exceed INR 1 Lakh.

Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

• Educational Qualification: Class 11 and 12 students are eligible under this system. Students who have been admitted to technical and vocational training courses at NCVT-affiliated ITI / Industrial Training Centers (classes 11 and 12) may also apply.
• Family Income: The annual family income must not be more than INR 2 Lakhs.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Technical Courses CS and Professional

• Educational Qualification: Students who have been admitted at the graduate or postgraduate level to technical/professional classes are qualified to apply. In the previous final examination, students must have obtained not less than 50 percent marks.
• Family Income: The annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakhs from all sources.

Documents Required for Moma Scholarship

• Applicant’s passport size photo
• Parent/Guardian’s income certificate issued by a competent authority
• Community certificate attested by parent/guardian or self-attested in case the applicant is 18 years old
• Self-attested certificate of previous qualifying exam/board mark sheet
• Bank details and Aadhaar Card for identification purpose
• Residential/Domicile certificate

MOMA Scholarship Application Procedure

The last date of MOMA Scholarship 2020 is in the month of October 2020. You can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) if you are eligible for any of these minority scholarships. Follow the measures below to fill out the application form for a minority scholarship.

• First, by giving the right data, the fresh candidates must register as a new customer on the NSP Portal.
• It is recommended to maintain all the required records with the candidates while applying for their required system of scholarship.
• In filling out the registration form, candidates are needed to provide data about their academic skills, Aadhaar number, school/college enrolment number, bank details, and the state of home.
• The application ID of the candidates is produced based on their state of residence. This application ID is also used on the NSP Portal as the’ MOMA Scholarship Login ID’ and future references.
• The applicants must also pick the appropriate category of scholarship under which they apply. For example, when filling out the form, an applicant studying in class 1 to 10 must select the pre-matric scheme.
• Details such as the name of the applicant, date of birth, email ID, details of identification and mobile number must be thoroughly filled out.
• After the registration form has been completed, an OTP is produced using which the applicant must log in and fill out the application form for the scholarship. Applicants must upload the document they need.

MOMA Scholarship – Instructions About Bank Details

• The candidates must pick closely from the drop-down list the name of their bank/branch.
• It is recommended that students first get their bank account number and IFS code checked by their bank branch involved and then provide the right account number when applying for MOMA scholarships.
• The scholarship will be canceled in case of the wrong account amount.
• Students are required to verify their’ Know Your Customer’ (KYC) MOMA Scholarship status Check. If necessary, they must get it done in their account for the effective disbursement of the sum of the scholarship.
• The bank account has to be in the applicant’s name.
• The Ministry of Minority Affairs will not be liable for transaction failure.

MOMA Scholarship Terms and Conditions

The candidates must adhere to a few terms and conditions when applying for these minority scholarships. Some of them’s details are outlined below.

• Thirty percent of the scholarships are reserved for girls from each minority group in a State / UT. In case of a shortage of female candidates, the scholarships may be transferred to the male candidates of the same community.
• The scholarship intended for minorities would receive no more than two learners from a family.
• Students must attend the class on a regular basis.
• In the event of any breach by the student of the discipline of the institute/school or of any circumstances of the scholarship, the scholarship may be canceled or suspended.
• To acquire a scholarship, the applicants must not provide any incorrect data as it would lead to the cancelation of the scholarship. If the scholarship amount has been paid to the applicant, it will be recovered by the State / UT government concerned.
• Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), applicants obtain their scholarship quantity straight into their bank account.
• Candidates can not take advantage of any other system of scholarships if they obtain advantages from the system of MOMA scholarships.

FAQ’s On MOMA Scholarship

Question 1.
What is the scholarship amount under the MOMA scholarship?

Answer:
The winners of these national minority scholarships receive a scholarship amount of up to Rs. 20,000 per annum.

Question 2.
What is the total number of scholarships that the government is planning to disburse under the MOMA scholarship?

Answer:
The Government of India is planning to disburse 5 Lakh scholarships under the post-matric scholarship scheme, 30 lakh scholarships under the pre-matric scholarship scheme, and 60,000 scholarships under merit-cum-means scholarship

Question 3.
What is the Moma Scholarship 2020 last date for applying under the MOMA scholarship?

Answer:

• For Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities – 15 October 2020
• For Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities – 31 October 2020
• For Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS – 31 October 2020.

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