Category: Scholarship

Scholarship Scheme for 12th Passed Students 2021: There are many scholarships after 12th pass 2021 students introduced by private and government organization. Students who have qualified class 12th exam and wants to continue for further studies can apply for the scholarships as per the eligibility conditions mentioned by the individual organization. These scholarship rewards will help them to pursue higher studies so that they can look forward to a bright future. In this article, we will provide you the top 10 listed scholarships in 2020, including PM Narendra Modi Scholarship (Scholarship for 12th Passed Students by Narendra Modi). For more information keep reading the article of Scholarship after 12th pass 2021.

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List of Scholarships for Class 12th Students

Sooner, a student completes class 12th education, the stress of taking admission in the right course and institute begins to build up at a fast speed. While opting for the best course and college, it is very important, one must also know that it forms the basis of your career ahead. An alternative is to look for scholarships after 12th class that can overcome the mental load of paying a large amount of money to pursue higher education.

The available scholarships after class 12th can be of big help to students and particularly those who are trapped in financial constraints. Although taking up education loans is a choice available, scholarship opportunities after class 12th are more reliable and stable as students are not obliged to pay back the amount awarded in scholarships.

Before we go for further details of each scholarship, let us know the list of scholarships available for 12th qualified students.

• NSF Scholarship
• CCRT Scholarship
• 23rd NEST Scholarship 2021
• Joseph Mundassery Scholarship
• INSPIRE Scholarship
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
• PM Narendra Modi Scholarship for 12th Pass Students
• College Admission Scholarship Application (CASA)
• Schindler Igniting Minds Scholarships
• Foundation For Excellence (FFE) Scholarship
• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Awards
• National Scholarship Test (NST)
• Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship

Now, let us go through the scholarships individually in brief.

College Admission Scholarship Application (CASA)

College Admission Scholarship Admission (CASA) is a conventional scholarship for Class 12th pass students that help to maximize the advantages of quality higher education for the students. Students are invited to fill College Admission Scholarship Application (CASA) form which gives them the opportunity to avail themselves of scholarships based on merit. The CASA application process normally starts in the month of June and there is no application fee for this scholarship.

Eligibility for CASA

• Students who have passed the Class12th examination from CBSE, ICSE or any other recognized state board are eligible to apply.
• Students who have finished graduation can also fill the form for post-graduation courses.
• The institute must be AICTE or UGC recognized where the candidate goes for admission.

Note: CASA is mainly suggested for students who have made it through their class 12th and are looking for higher education.

Steps to Apply for CASA

• Register through the official website with CASA.
• Follow the guidance provided and fill the application form.
• Upload the required documents.

After the submission of the application, the candidate will receive SMS and email alerts regarding their candidature and scholarships, suitable for them.

Reward: Several scholarship opportunities are available under this scheme, depending upon the credentials registered by the applicant in the form. In addition, the candidate is also eligible for INR 10,000 as per the university and provider’s responsibility.

Schindler Igniting Minds Scholarship

Schindler Igniting Minds Scholarship is a big opportunity for scholars belonging to rural regions and underprivileged classes. The scholarship is especially for class 12th pass students who are thinking to pursue diploma engineering courses like civil, electronics, telecommunication, mechanical and electronics.

The prime purpose of the Schindler scholarship is to grant financial support to worthy students. Each year, about 75 students are granted this scholarship, worth Rs. 20,000.

Eligibility for Schindler Igniting Minds Scholarship

• Students who have qualified class 12th with science as a subject with a minimum of 65% aggregate.
• The yearly family income of the student should not be more than Rs. 2 lakh.
• Applicants looking forward to pursuing a diploma in engineering streams such as Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Mechanical, Electronics and Electronics, and Telecommunication can apply.
• Applicants who are already persevering diploma courses can also apply for the scholarship.
• The age of the applicant should not be more than 20 years.

Steps to Apply for Schindler Igniting Minds Scholarship

• Visit the official website.
• Login/Register using Facebook, Google Plus or Email account.
• Once signed in, click on the link ‘Start Application’
• Fill in all the details and upload the documents required.
• Click on ‘Submit’

After the submission of the application, the candidates will receive SMS and email alerts regarding their candidature and scholarship approval.

INSPIRE Scholarship

INSPIRE Scholarship is also called Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE). This scholarship has been initiated by the Government of India to offer to students who fall in the top 1% rank in 12th board exams. Moreover, if a student attains the rank of up to 10,000 in NEET or JEE Advanced, then also they are eligible for it. The scholarship is awarded to 10,000 students and the amount of Rs. 80,000 is granted every year through this scholarship.

INSPIRE Scholarship has three components that are categorized into the following:

1. Scheme for Early Attraction of Talent (SEAT): The principal aim of the SEAT is to pull young minds to study science. Under this scheme, the recipients are given an INSPIRE Award of Rs. 5,000 each. This scholarship is given to about one million science practitioners between the age group of 10 to 15 years (Class 6th to Class 10th). This scheme also provides summer camps for over 50,000 science scholars of Class 11th who can interchange ideas and experience innovations through the INSPIRE Internship.

2. Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE): This points to attract creative talents to engage higher education in science-intensive programs. Along with the scholarship, elected candidates are also given in-depth supervision and mentorship. The plan covers 10,000 scholarships for the age group of 17 to 22 years to grant B.Sc and M.Sc courses. The scholarship is worth Rs. 80,000 per annum.

3. Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC): This scholarship is for applicants between the age group of 22 to 27 years with an intention to extend the R&D foundation. It is sub-divided into two components. The first one is the INSPIRE Fellowship which offers 1000 fellowships every year to carry out research in the field of applied sciences. The second component is the INSPIRE Faculty Scheme which is offered to 1000 post-doctoral researchers in the age group of 27 to 32 years through a contractual basis.

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

To encourage girl education in the country, AICTE offers a scholarship to female scholars who want to persevere in higher education in the technological field. AICTE awards Rs. 30,000 per year each to all the 4,000 girls.

Applications for the AICTE Pragati scholarships start in the month of August/September every year and AICTE does not conduct any entrance test for the scholarship.

Eligibility for AICTE Pragati Scholarships for Girls: Female students who are in their 1st year of the diploma or degree programs from any of the AICTE recognized colleges are suitable for the scholarship.

In case the applicant is chosen for the tuition fee reservation, the amount of Rs. 30,000/- may be reimbursed to the candidates through compensation for the purchase of books, vehicles, laptops, and desktops.

Foundation For Excellence (FFE) Scholarship

FEE Provides scholarships to students who have especially bright minds but have monetary constraints. It allows them to seek higher education in the science stream (engineers/doctors). FFE funds these students and helps them persevere in their careers in the field of their choice.

Eligibility for FFE

• Applicants who want to pursue professional degree programs such as BE./B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech, and MBBS are eligible.
• The marks of the applicants should not be less than 70% in the qualifying examination.
• Candidate’s admissions to the programs should be on the grounds of merit to be eligible for the scholarship.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Awards

Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Awards is established by the National Innovation Foundation. This scholarship grants young minds with a stage to showcase their discoveries and thoughts. Students up to class 12th can participate in the same. All they need to do is to write their ideas in a simple text and email it to the official website. The final date for enrollment is usually in the last week of August each year.

Ignite Awards is a yearly national competition intended to secure the creative and innovative spirit of children. While drawing the ideas, the National Innovation Foundation is seeming for original and creative technological approaches to solving everyday difficulties. The idea can be used to resolve many household problems or laborers or related to environmental pollution.

Eligibility for Ignite Awards

• Students up to Class 12th can express their ideas for the Ignite Awards.
• The maximum age of the applicant should be between 17-18 years. If you have freshly passed out of school, then also you are eligible to apply.

There is no special format in which the applicant is demanded to send the write-ups. However, while presenting the write-ups applicants should clearly specify their name, age, school name, address and contact number.

National Scholarship Test (NST)

National Scholarship Test (NST) is the most successful scholarship test administered by the Shiksha Education Trust. This exam is conducted every year both in the online and offline mode to encourage meritorious students financially. Students could apply for the National Scholarship Test latest by 31st May every year.

Eligibility for NST: Students in class 5th to 12th are eligible for NST.

National Scholarship test gives students with a national and state-level scholarship. The top 3 national level scholars are awarded Rs.75,000 each and the state scholars are awarded Rs.28,000 each.

Listed below is the National Scholarship Test online and offline exam schedule

NST 2019 Event	Online Exam Schedule NST 2019	Offline Exam Schedule NST 2019
NST Exam Date	June 2019	July 2019
Admit Card Release Date	May 2019	July 2019
Declaration of Result	June 2019	September 2019

PM Narendra Modi Scholarship for 12th Pass Students

Government Scholarship for 12th Passed Students 2019 is PM Narendra Modi Scholarship. PM Narendra Modi started a scholarship for 12th pass students who want admission in a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This scheme grants financial support to the wards of ex-servicemen. It awards a total of 5,500 scholarships for programs such as B.Tech/B.E., B.A, BBA, BCA, M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, Ph.D., pharmacy and medical courses.

Eligibility for PM Narendra Modi Scholarship

• Applicants should have qualified class 12th with a minimum of 75% to apply for the scholarship.
• Candidates should between the age group of 18-25 years.
• The candidate whose annual family income is below Rs. 6 lakhs are eligible to apply.

The last date to apply for PM Scholarship is normally in the 2nd week of November. Applicants who are elected for the scholarship will be granted Rs. 2,000 per month (boys) and Rs. 2,250 (girls). One can apply through the Kendriya Sainik Board website.

Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship

CCB Scholarship grants financially challenged background students with a stage to persevere higher education. CCB is linked with many leading educational institutes over the country where the students can get scholarship chances.

Eligibility for CCB Scholarship

• Candidates of both classes 10th and 12th can apply for this scholarship.
• Candidates should have passed the latest exam with a minimum aggregate of 33% to 50%.

Steps to Apply for CCB Scholarship

• While applying online, applicants will have to choose their native state and continue with the corresponding application.
• Read all the guidelines carefully and start filling the application form and submit.
• Take a print out of the application receipt and counseling letter.

Reward: Selected students will be granted a scholarship of Rs.60,000 – Rs.70,000 for higher education.

Indian Oil Academics Scholarship

Indian Oil Corporation Limited grants scholarships to exemplary students from all over the country every year, under the Indian Oil Scholarships Scheme. The election of the applicants is done based on the merit list. Indian Oil Academic Scholarships are also given to first-year students of engineering and MBBS courses.

300 scholarships are awarded to engineering students while the left 200 scholarships are offered to MBBS students. The portion of the scheme also gives special support to girl students who wish to persevere higher education along with physically challenged students and students from Jammu and Kashmir and other Northeast states.

Eligibility for Indian Oil Academics Scholarship

• Candidates who have taken admission in class 11th or (10+1) or the first year of the current academic year in ITI (2 years program) in school/ institutions approved by the central/state government are eligible.
• Candidates in the first year of full-time engineering degree courses and MBBS courses can also apply.
• 11th class and those in the 1st year of 2 year ITI course are also eligible to apply.

FAQ’s on Scholarship Scheme for 12th Passed Students

Question 1.
Which are the Scholarship Opportunities available after passing class 12th exam?

Answer:
Some of the top 10 scholarships available for 12th passed students are:

• College Admission Scholarship Application (CASA)
• Schindler Igniting Minds Scholarships
• INSPIRE Scholarship
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
• Foundation For Excellence (FFE) Scholarship
• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Awards
• National Scholarship Test (NST)
• PM Narendra Modi Scholarship for 12th Pass Students
• Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship
• Indian Oil Academics Scholarship

Question 2.
What are the eligibility requirements for PM Scholarship?

Answer: 

• Applicants should have qualified class 12th with a minimum of 75% to apply for the scholarship.
• Candidates should between the age group of 18-25 years.
• The candidate whose annual family income is below Rs. 6 lakhs are eligible to apply.

Question 3.
What is the National Scholarship test?

Answer:
National Scholarship Test (NST) is the most successful scholarship test administered by the Shiksha Education Trust. This exam is conducted every year both in the online and offline mode to encourage meritorious students financially. Students could apply for the National Scholarship Test latest by 31st May every year.

Question 4.
What is the reward given for CCB Scholarship?

Answer:
Selected students will be granted a scholarship of Rs.60,000 – Rs.70,000 for higher education.

Scholarship for Students

Jio Scholarship 2021-2022: Jio Scholarship 2021 will provide financial support to those students who wish to pursue higher studies but are unable to do due to poor financial conditions. Under the Jio Scholarship 2021 Reliance Group, financial assistance from Rs 35000 to Rs 55000 will be given annually. This sum of the scholarship will be granted to postgraduate students from Class 10. The selection will be made on the basis of the Merit list under the Jio Scholarship 2019-20. There is no restriction in the Jio Scholarship Scheme to the Class Wise Reservation SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General for the 2021 Scholarship Scheme.

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Jio Scholarship Overview

Name of Scheme	Reliance Jio Scholarship 2021
Launched by	Jio Infocomm
Starting date of Application Form	Available Soon
Beneficiary	All India Students
No of beneficiary	Every Student
Type of Scheme	Reliance Jio Scholarship
Objective	To Provide Financial Support
Official website	https://www.jio.com/

Jio Scholarship Dates

Important Events	Tentative Dates
Release of the registration form	Yet to be announced
Jio Scholarship 2019 Last date to register	Yet to be announced
Date of test and interview (if conducted)	Yet to be announced
Verification of documents	Yet to be announced
Distribution of scholarship amount	Yet to be announced

Jio Scholarship Highlights

• Around 2800 scholarships are available to students in India.
• The precise scholarship selection process is not yet available. The examination may or may not be carried out by the authorities.
• A candidate in possession of a scholarship should have a good academic background without an interdisciplinary past, ragging behaviors, etc.
• Students will receive the scholarship amount directly into their bank accounts.
• If the authorities carry out an entry exam, cards will be issued via the official website.
• Reliance Jio must check the chosen candidate’s records and ensure that scholarships support the deserving candidates.
• Do not forget to take a receipt for the submission of the application form as it may be necessary for the future.

Jio Scholarship Eligibility

• Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen
• Education: The candidate must be a Class X, XI, XII student, graduate or postgraduate.
• Candidates must belong to the category of EWS (Economically Weaker Section). The academic performance depends on the class in which the student is studying as shown below.
  • Class X: 70% or higher in the recognized state board examination (85% or higher for students of CBSE and ISCE).
  • Class XI: 70% or more in the approved board review (85% or more for students of CBSE and ISCE).
  • Class XII: 65% or more in the exam conducted by the approved state board (80% for ICSE and CBSE panel candidates)
  • Graduation level: Minimum 75% or more in the university exam started by the approved college or institution.
  • Postgraduate level: Minimum 75% or better in the degree test initiated by a recognized college or institution.

Jio Scholarship Offline Application – How To Apply for Jio Scholarship?

The process for applying for the Reliance Jio Scholarship to register for the Jio Scholarship Form Program, candidates must complete and submit the Jio Scholarship 2020 Application Form within the given time limit. The complete and correct procedure for applying for Jio Scholarship is described below:

• First, candidates must visit their nearest office in Reliance Jio and access the application form.
• The applicants will submit their personal details such as title, father’s name, etc. in the application form.
• It is also necessary to enter educational details such as class 10th, 12th marks, etc.
• Candidates must also attach their photos while entering the details in the application form.
• All the data in the application form must be valid because they will be checked later by the authorities.
• After carefully filling out all the details, applicants can submit the form themselves at the Jio office.
• A printout of the application form sent for future reference should also be obtained by the applicants.

Jio Scholarship Online Application – How to Apply for Jio Scholarship?

Application forms may also be available online on the website of Reliance Jio, Reliance Jio Scholarship online Apply process is as follows:

• Step – 1: Students need to visit the Jio Scholarship Official Website
• Step – 2: Now Click on Jio Scholarship Application Form Tab.
• Step – 3: Download the Jio Scholarship Application Form.
• Step – 4: Fill in all the details carefully and attach all the documents.
• Step – 5: Now submit the Application form to the nearest Jio Office.

Documents Required for Jio Scholarship

• Education Qualification Certificate
• Students from Class 10/11/12/Graduation/Post Graduation
• Economic Weaker Section
• School Identity Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook
• Photograph
• Mobile Number

Jio Scholarship Amount Details

The amount of the scholarship for students of all classes is different as shown below

Class	Marks Obtained	Scholarship Amount
Class 10th/High-School	70% and above in State Board, 85% and above in Central Board or ICSE	35,000/- per annum
Class 11th	70% and above in State Board, 85% and above in Central Board or ICSE	38,000/- per annum
Class 12th	65% and above in State Board, 80% and above in Central Board or ICSE	45,000/- per annum
Graduation	75% and above	52,000/- per annum
Post Graduation	75% and above	55,000/- per annum

Jio Scholarship Selection Procedure

The important details regarding the selection process for Reliance Jio for shortlisting candidates are given below.

• The Reliance Jio will go through the details entered by the candidates after the application form has been submitted.
• Students with an outstanding academic track record will be chosen for Jio merit-based scholarship. Authorities can also perform the same test.
• Candidates may also have other reservations depending on their class, age, annual income, etc.
• The authority will also check the records and qualifications after shortlisting the applicants so that scholarships meet the most deserving candidates.
• The scholarships will finally be granted to the candidates only after successful verification.

FAQ’s on Jio Scholarship

Question 1.
Who provides the Jio scholarship for the students?

Answer:
The conducting authority for the Jio scholarship is Jio Infocomm.

Question 2.
What are the different amounts of Jio scholarships available for students to avail of?

Answer:
The different Jio scholarships are available based on the current education that the students are getting. Here is the list below:

• Class X: Rs. 35000
• Class XI: Rs. 38000
• Class XII: Rs. 45000
• Graduation: Rs. 52000
• Post Graduation: Rs. 55000

 

NMMS Scholarship 2021-22: NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) is a scholarship funded by the Central Government. It is overseen by the Department of School Education and Literacy, under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The primary goal of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically backward sections of society. MCM Scholarship is offered by the Government of India.

NMMS Scholarship also aims to reduce the rate of dropouts at the secondary level by awarding deserving students an amount of INR 12,000 per annum. The application window opens from November every year, students are requested to access the application form from the official portal. Over 1,00,000 scholarships are disbursed annually.

NMMS 2021 is among the many scholarships tasked with providing educational support to underprivileged students. Such aid is necessary for today’s society. Providing basic education to all students is one of the many ways to eliminate poverty and unemployment. This will lead to a better society and a better future for our nation.

NMMS Scholarship Overview

Objective	To arrest the dropout rate of students at Class 8 and encourage them to continue their education at the secondary level
Amount of Scholarship Award	INR 12,000 per annum
Eligibility Criteria	Class 9 students that secured not less than 55% marks in class 8th final exam
Application Window	July to October (tentative)
Application Procedure	Online, through the National Scholarship Portal
Selection Procedure	Written Test (Mental Aptitude and Scholastic Aptitude)

NMMS Scholarship Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Opens Till	November
Defective Verification Upto	November
Institution Verification Upto	November

NMMS Amount of Scholarship Awarded

The scholarship awards eligible candidates INR 12,000 over the course of 12 months (INR 1,000 per month). The amount is transferred directly to the student’s account by the State Bank Of India through PFMS (Public Financial Management System). There are nearly 1,00,000 slots and each state is allotted scholarships based on the number of students enrolled in classes 7 and 8. However, only the students of class 9 will receive the scholarship amount and it is renewed every year until the student reaches class 12. Candidates still need to get promoted to be eligible though.

NMMS Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is applicable to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society. However, there are other eligibility criteria that the students need to fulfill:

• Applicable for students of class 9
• The students of class 9 must have cleared class 7 and 8 with at least 55% marks
• Candidates must be pursuing class 9 from a government or a government-aided school
• For the scholarship to be renewed to class 11, students need to secure a minimum of 60% marks
• Similarly, if the scholarship is to be continued to class 12, students have to secure at least 55% marks in class 11.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST will be given a relaxation of 5%
• The candidate’s annual income from all sources should not exceed INR 1,50,000
• Students enrolled in Sainik schools, KVS, NVS and private schools are not eligible.

NMMS Scholarship Application Window

Based on past trends, the scholarship period begins in July and concludes by the end of October. However, dates and subject to change as per the convenience of the authoritative body.

NMMS Scholarship Application Procedure

Students can apply for NMMS Scholarship 2019 Apply Online through the National Scholarship Portal provided they fulfill all eligibility criteria.

• The National Scholarship Portal can be accessed at https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Candidates are required to register as New Users on the portal
• Fill in the relevant fields and verify before proceeding to the next step
• The portal will then generate an application ID. This will also be used as the login ID on the portal.
• Class 9 and 10 students need to select the Pre-Matric Scholarship type wheres class 11 and 12 students need to select the Post-Matric Scholarship type.
• Fill the relevant fields and cross-verify before proceeding
• Upload relevant documents
• Cross verify all information and make changes if necessary. Click submit once the form is thoroughly checked.

NMMS Scholarship Selection Procedure

Candidates will have to undergo a selection test to be eligible for the scholarship. The test includes two sections and a maximum duration of 90 minutes. Students will special needs are given more time to finish the test.

Mental Ability Test (MAT)

• 90 multiple-choice questions
• Specifically tests critical thinking and reasoning abilities of the candidates

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

• 90 multiple-choice questions
• Syllabus topics from class 7 and 8

NMMS Scholarship Results

• Candidates will have to secure at least 40% marks in each of the tests.
• Candidates falling under reserved categories will have to secure 32%.
• Candidates will be selected only if they fulfill all other eligibility criteria mentioned above.

NMMSS Guidelines PDF

FAQ’s on NMMS Scholarship

Question 1.
What is the amount of given as per the NMMS?

Answer:
INR 12,000 per annum

Question 2.
When is the application period starting?

Answer:
The period starts from July to October (tentative)

Question 3.
How do I apply online?

Answer:
Visit the National Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/ and click on new registration. Fill the relevant details and click submit.

Question 4.
What is the selection procedure for NMMS?

Answer:
Students will have to clear a series of tests and secure at least 40% marks.

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Ashirwad Scholarship 2021-2022: Ashirwad Scholarship has organized by the Government of Punjab, India. This scholarship has initiated for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC candidates every year. This is the Post-Matric scholarship provided for SC/ST/OBC candidates who are pursuing UG/PG courses across Punjab state. This scholarship is mainly for the lower-middle-class candidates who are discontinuing their education due to a lack of money. This scholarship provides financial support to the underprivileged candidates of Punjab State to pursue their professional and non-professional courses. So, the category candidates of Punjab State can apply for this scholarship and complete their education without any financial problems.

Interested candidates can apply for the Post-Matric Ashirwad Scholarship from the e-scholarship portal. The application form is expected to be available on the portal in the 3rd week of September 2019. Candidates can fill the application form for the Ashirwad Portal 2019-20 Scholarship till the 2nd week of October 2019. Punjab State Government provides a 40% reservation for girls under this scholarship. Students should read this article below to know the dates, eligibility, etc. of the Ashirwad Scholarship 2019-20 Punjab.

Latest Update

• Last date of online submission: February 15th, 2021
• Last date for institutes to forward the applications to the approving authority: February 18th, 2021
• Last date for the approving authority to send online proposals to departments: February 20th, 2021
• Last date for departments to send online proposals to the welfare department for the scholarship: February 22nd, 2021
• Portal will remain close from February 22nd, 2021, at 10:00 PM

Ashirwad Scholarship Overview

conducted By	Government of Punjab, India
Name of the scholarship	Ashirwad Scholarship
Eligibility	The applicants who are pursuing post-matriculation and the natives of Punjab will be funded by the government.
Website	www.punjabscholarships.gov.in

Ashirwad Portal Scholarship Important Dates

Events	Dates
Start Date of Application	September
Ashirwad Scholarship Last Date	February 15

Ashirwad Scholarship Benefits

Refer to the below benefits of applying for the Ashirwad Portal Scholarship Punjab Scholarship.

• Funding for further education: SC/ST/OBC candidates will get funds for the post-matriculation studies irrespective of streams.
• Student eligibility: The eligibility and family annual income of candidates will be verified by the authority.
• Study Tours: Study tour amount up to a maximum of Rs. 900 per annum for OBC and Rs. 1600 per annum for SC/ST Candidates studying professional and technical courses will be paid. The study tour amount is limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the candidate on the transportation charges. The study tour will be provided if the head of the institution certifies that the tour is required for completion of the candidate’s course of study.
• Fees: Fees such as tuition, library, magazine, medical examination, etc.will be paid to candidates.
• Thesis Typing or Printing Charges: Thesis typing or printing charges up to a maximum of Rs. 1000 per annum for OBC Candidates. Whereas Rs. 1600 per annum for SC/ST candidates will be paid on the recommendation of the head of the institution.
• Hassle-free process: Since the application process is completely online by the Punjab State of Government. So, candidates no need to panic while registering or availing of the scholarship.

Ashirwad Scholarship Amount – Category Wise

Ashirwad Scholarship Distribution for OBC candidates

Group	Maintenance Allowance (Rs)		Thesis Typing/ Printing Charges (Rs)	Study Tour (Rs)	Book Allowance (Rs)	Reader Allowance (Rs)
	Hostler	Day Scholar
Group A	750	350	1000	900	900	175
Group 2	510	335	1000	900	900	175
Group 3	400	210	1000	900	900	130
Group 4	260	160	1000	900	900	90

Ashirwad Scholarship Distribution for SC/ST candidates/Students

Group	Maintenance Allowance (Rs)		Thesis Typing/ Printing Charges (Rs)	Study Tour (Rs)	Book Allowance (Rs)	Reader Allowance (Rs)
	Hostler	Day Scholar
Group A	1200	550	1600	1600	1200	240
Group 2	820	530	1600	1600	1200	240
Group 3	570	300	1600	1600	1200	200
Group 4	380	230	1600	1600	1200	160

Ashirwad Scholarship Amount

Ashirwad Scholarship amount contains the following expenses for the complete course duration.

• Maintenance Allowance
• Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
• Study tour charges
• Thesis typing or printing charges for Research Scholars
• Book allowance for candidates pursuing correspondence courses
• Book bank facility for specified courses
• Additional allowance for candidates with disabilities, for the complete duration of the course

Ashirwad Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for Ashirwad Scholarship 2019-20.

• Indian Nationals belonging to SC/ST/OBC category are eligible.
• Candidates must have passed class 10 from Govt. or private or any recognized University or Board of Secondary Education of Punjab.
• The candidate’s age should not be less than 17 years while applying for this scholarship.
• The annual family income for SC/ST candidates should not be above 2.5 Lakh. For OBC candidates, annual family income should not be more than 1 Lakh.
• Students pursuing correspondence or distance courses are also eligible for the scholarship.
• Candidates pursuing Postgraduate in medicine are not allowed to practice during their course.
• Candidates who get this scholarship can not apply for any other scholarship scheme.

Ashirwad Scholarship Application Process

Ashirwad Scholarship form 2019-20 will be available online in the 3rd week of September 2019. SC/ST/OBC category candidates can fill and apply for this Post-Matric Scholarship till 2nd October 2019.

How to Apply the Ashirwad Scholarship Online Application Form?

Candidates must refer to the below points to apply for Ashirwad Scholarship 2019-20.

• Candidates should visit the official website https://punjabscholarships.gov.in/
• Click on the Post Matric Scholarship Portal appeared under the Student Corner section.
• Candidates first register themselves as a new user. Then, log in to apply for the scholarship using application Id and password.
• Fill the Ashirwad Scholarship online application form correctly with the valid information.
• Recheck the filled application form thoroughly to avoid rejection by the State Education Board.
• Upload the essential documents along with the application form.
• Submit the duly filled application form along with the necessary documents. Then, take a printed copy of it for future purposes.

Documents Required for Ashirwad Scholarship Portal

• Two recent passport size photograph
• Attested copies of school/college mark Sheets and certificates
• Candidates parents income certificate and affidavit for any additional income
• Attested copies of caste certificate
• Residential proof (electricity bill, water bill, ration card, voter Id, aadhar card, pan card or driving license, etc.)
• Attested copies of disability certificates, if any
• The first page of bank passbook having bank name, branch name, account holder name, IFSC & MICR code

Ashirwad Scholarship Renewal

Candidates who have already registered for Ashirwad Scholarship must renew it every year. Candidates should have a minimum of 75% class attendance for the renewal of scholarship application. Candidates must refer to the below points to renew the Ashirwad Scholarship application form.

• Candidates should visit the official website www.punjabscholarships.gov.in 2019-20 login
• Login with application Id and password. Edit the old application form.
• Make sure that the modified details are correct and if any corrections are required then edit them.
• After that submit the Renewal application form and check the status online.

FAQ’s on Ashirwad Scholarship 2019

Question 1.
What is the Ashirwad Scholarship?

Answer:
This is the Post-Matric scholarship provided for SC/ST/OBC candidates who are pursuing UG/PG courses across Punjab state. This Scholarship has organized by the Government of Punjab, India.

Question 2.
What is the objective of the Ashirwad Scholarship?

Answer:
This scholarship provides financial support to the underprivileged candidates of Punjab State to pursue their professional and non-professional courses. Punjab State Government provides a 40% reservation for girls under this scholarship.

Question 3.
What will be the application release date for Ashirwad Scholarship?

Answer:
The application form is expected to be available on the portal in the 3rd week of September 2019. Candidates can fill the application form for Ashirwad Scholarship till the 2nd week of October 2019.

We hope this article will help you to get information about Ashirwad Scholarship 2019-20. If you have queries related to Ashirwad Scholarship, leave it in the comment box and we will get back to you soon.

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TIMES Spark Scholarship 2021-2022: Times SPARK is a scholarship under READ TO LEAD courses. SPARK stands for Scholarship courses for Awareness, Responsibility, and Knowledge. This is an endeavor to encourage school students of class IX to XII to develop a reading habit that helps them understand our society and environment so that they can go on to write the future.

The Times of India will include one article per day across a range of fields like current affairs, science, and technology, sports, politics, social issues, global developments, etc. Over a span of 3 months, these articles will provide multi-dimensional perspectives to support students get a deeper understanding of many interesting subjects. At last, there would be an online test followed by an interview to assess the student’s understanding and perspectives.

After the final assessment at the end of 3 months, up to 400 students will get an educational grant ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakhs. For the top 20, Bennett University will organize a special orientation program with its partner institutions – Cornell and Georgia Tech.

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Times SPARK Scholarship Benefits

• For Students: After the final assessment at the end of 3 months, up to 400 students will get an educational grant ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakhs. For the top 20, Bennett University will organize a special orientation program with its partner institutions – Cornell and Georgia Tech.
• For Schools: The top 5 schools of every city based on the number of their students enrolled for the program, will get featured in The Times of India.

Times SPARK Scholarship Eligibility

Students of class IX to XII can apply for these courses in two different levels:

• Level – I for students with birthdate from 1st July 2001 to 30th June 2004
• Level – II for students with birthdate from 1st July 1998 to 30th June 2001
• The program is free for all. No registration fee.

Times SPARK Scholarship Dates

Registration	Sept to October
Reading Phase: Daily articles to appear in TOI	October to December
6 Practice Tests	November to December
2 PowerPoint Presentations online	December
Final Exam conducted online – exact schedule to be shared later	December
First Shortlist of students	January
Interview of shortlisted students	February
Announcement of Results	February
Felicitation of winners and prize-giving	March

Times SPARK Scholarship Selection Procedure

• Registration: As a first step, students require to register online for the courses.
• Reading Phase: Beginning October 25, The Times of India newspaper will include ONE article every day, in its print version, across a range of fields such as current affairs, science and technology, sports, politics, social issues, education, global developments, etc. over a span of 50 days. These articles will provide multidimensional perspectives to support students get a deeper understanding of many interesting subjects.
• Practice Tests and Presentations: Weekly practice tests will be conducted online, with questions based on the article. Twice during the courses, students will be asked to summarize articles and share their views in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, which they can upload on the site. every practice test will comprise 3 stories, every with 6 questions, to be answered in 15 minutes.
• Final Examination: During Dec 21-23, 2019, there would be an online test followed by an interview to assess the students’ understanding and perspective. The test will comprise 11 stories, every with 6 questions, to be answered in 60 minutes.
• First Shortlist and Interviews: The First Shortlist of the courses will be decided basis the cumulative score i.e. participation marks in the practice tests and presentations + marks obtained in the final examination. The best performers, in terms of the cumulative score, will require to appear for an interview in person.
• Winners and felicitation: For every one of the two levels (as mentioned in the Eligibility criteria mentioned earlier), 100 winners will be chosen as winners. A select number will be invited to a felicitation ceremony whose details will be communicated later.
• Interviews: The cumulative score will be used to decide the First Shortlist for the interviews. The interviews will be the final phase of evaluation, the winners of which will be announced as the Times Scholars for 2019.

Times SPARK Scholarship Contact Number

For any queries, please call +91-9833431076 or send an email to [email protected].

FAQ’s On Times SPARK Scholarship 2021

Question 1.
What is Times SPARK?

Answer:
Times SPARK is a scholarship under READ TO LEAD courses. SPARK stands for Scholarship courses for Awareness, Responsibility, and Knowledge. This is an endeavor to encourage school students of class IX to XII to develop a reading habit that helps them understand our society and environment so that they can go on to write the future.

Question 2.
How does it work?

Answer:
The Times of India will include ONE article per day across a range of fields like current affairs, science, and technology, sports, politics, social issues, global developments, etc. Over a span of 3 months, these articles will provide multi-dimensional perspectives to support students get a deeper understanding of many interesting subjects. At last, there would be an online test followed by an interview to assess the student’s understanding and perspectives.

Question 3.
What is the scholarship amount?

Answer:
After the final assessment at the end of 3 months, up to 400 students will get an educational grant ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakhs. For the top 20, Bennett University will organize a special orientation program with its partner institutions – Cornell and Georgia Tech.

Question 4.
How to apply?

Answer:
For further details on what every scholarship program offers, the eligibility criteria and how to apply please visit https://timesscholars.com/