SSO Scholarship 2019-2020 (राजस्थान एसएसओ छात्रवृत्ति 2020): SSO Scholarship (SJE Scholarship) is applicable particularly for the candidates of Rajasthan state. The Government of Rajasthan with its subsidiary departments presents scholarships to exemplary, underprivileged and meritorious candidates of the state under various schemes of SSO Scholarship. The state scholarship promotes candidates to pursue further education in the state which boasts of as many as 9 universities, more than 250 colleges, 55000 primary and 7400 secondary schools. The state also has more than 40 engineering colleges as well.
SSO Scholarship List
The details of scholarships awarded by the Government of Rajasthan, the departments of the government of Rajasthan under which the scholarships are being distributed and the duration when are these scholarships declared every year are available here. Get the complete details in the table given below. It includes a comprehensive list of all the scholarships that are accessible for the candidates of Rajasthan.
| Scholarship Name | Provider Name | Application Period |
| Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | December-January |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC candidates, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | December-January |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SBC candidates, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | December-January |
| Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | April-May |
| Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | April-May |
| Chief Minister’s further education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan | Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan | October-November |
| Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) | Government of Rajasthan | May-June |
The application period specified above is tentative which may change at the responsibility of the scholarship provider. The candidates will get the confirmation about the application period through an announcement in the newspaper.
SSO Scholarships Details
The details of all the scholarships under SSO scholarships are briefed here.
- Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan: This scholarship is applicable for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EBC/SBC/DNT category and is studying in Class 11 or 12 at a recognized school. Administered by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Government of Rajasthan, this scholarship strives at providing financial support to the candidates belonging to these categories to carry out further education. The scholarship majorly includes the maintenance allowance and fees for further studies.
- Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC candidates, Rajasthan: This scheme can benefit candidates belonging to economically backward classes (EBC) in pursuing their studies at the post-secondary level. The financial support provided under this scheme includes the maintenance allowance, study tour costs, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, reader charges (for blind candidates), book allowance and more. The candidates who fulfill all the eligibility requirements of the scholarship can apply for it.
- Post Matric Scholarship for SBC candidates, Rajasthan: The state government also Administered post-matric scholarship for candidates belonging to SBC (Special Backward Class) category who are studying at the post-secondary level i.e. from class 11 to PG degree. The scholarship strives at enabling candidates belonging to the SBC category to pursue their education after class 10th by providing them suitable financial aid in terms of the maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc.
- Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan: The SC candidates who are willing to pursue doctoral-level studies at a university/institution abroad can stand a chance to win financial support of up to INR 25 Lakh under this scholarship scheme. It is applicable for pursuing Ph.D. studies in the field of Social Science, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science and Anthropology. The candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions of this scholarship can persevere in their dream research career abroad without any financial limitation.
- Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan: Introduced on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, this fellowship scheme strives at providing financial support to candidates who are willing to pursue a Ph.D. program in the streams of Social Science, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science and Anthropology. A total of 6 fellowships of INR 15000 per month to each student will be awarded every year which is tenable for 3 years.
- Chief Minister’s further education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan: Administered by the Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan the Chief Minister’s further education Scholarship Scheme is applicable for candidates who have passed their class 12th with minimum 60% marks and come under the merit list of first 1 Lakh candidates whose annual family income is not more than INR 2.50 Lakh. This merit cum means based scholarship rewards the candidates with a scholarship amount of INR 5,000 per annum.
- Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP): The government of Rajasthan presents this internship program for all the candidates who have freshly graduated, post-graduated, or are in the final of study. The program is also applicable for candidates who are currently seeking a Ph.D. work from a recognized university. Under this program, the eligible candidates will be awarded a monthly stipend of INR 25,000 as well as a communication allowance of INR 2,500 per month.
SSO Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
One of the main eligibility criteria that you need to fulfill for all such scholarships is that you should be a domicile of Rajasthan state only. Besides this, there are several other scholarships as well that have their pre-defined set of eligibility conditions. The table given below contains a brief description of the eligibility criteria of all the scholarships.
Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan
- The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/SBC/EBC/DNT categories can apply.
- The candidates must be studying in class 11 or 12 in a recognized school.
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000 (for SC/ST/SBC candidates), INR 1,00,000 (for OBC/EBC candidates), INR 2,00,000 (for DNT candidates) and INR 5,00,000 (for candidates studying at a nationalised institution).
Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC candidates, Rajasthan
- The candidates belonging to general but the EBC category can apply.
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 1 Lakh.
- The scholarship is applicable for candidates to continue their studies from class 11 to postgraduation.
Post Matric Scholarship for SBC candidates, Rajasthan
- The candidates belonging to the SBC category and studying in class 11 to postgraduation level can apply.
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 1,08,000.
- The candidates pursuing studies through distance learning/correspondence can also apply.
Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan
- The candidates belonging to the SC category can apply.
- The candidates must have completed their postgraduate studies from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks.
- The candidates should also have taken admission to a Ph.D. program at a university overseas in the streams prescribed
- Social Science
- Public Administration
- Law
- Economics
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- The age of the applicant should be less than 35 years.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 6 Lakh.
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan
- The scheme is applicable for candidates belonging to the SC category.
- The candidates must have passed their postgraduate studies with a minimum of 55% marks.
- The candidates should have taken admission to a Ph.D. program at a recognized university in India in the streams prescribed
- Social Science
- Public Administration
- Law
- Economics
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- The age of the applicant should not be more than 35 years.
- The total annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh.
Chief Minister’s further education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan
- The candidates who have completed their class 12th with minimum 60% marks and are listed under the merit list of 1 Lakh candidates can apply.
- The annual family income should not be more than INR 2,50,000.
- The candidate should hold a valid bank account in a nationalized bank
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)
- The applicant must belong to the age group of 18 to 35 years.
- The graduate candidates in the field of Engineering/Medical/Law/Agriculture, postgraduates in any field and candidates pursuing doctoral degree courses can apply.
- The applicant should have a firm command over MS Office and good communication as well as presentation skills.
SSO Scholarship Application Process
Since most of the scholarships are being granted by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, the applications for these scholarships are made online through its new portal named SJE Scholarship Portal. Besides this, various other scholarships have their own different approach towards the application.
Find out how can you apply for these scholarships in the table given below. Furthermore, it is advisable for you to keep all your documents intact before starting the application to avoid any kind of inconvenience.
| Scholarship Name | How to apply? |
| Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan | Apply online through the new portal of Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC candidates, Rajasthan | Apply online through the new portal of Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SBC candidates, Rajasthan | Apply online through the new portal of Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan | Apply offline through the Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamvaramgadh, Jaipur. Email id – [email protected] |
| Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan | Apply offline through the Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamvaramgadh, Jaipur. Email id – [email protected] |
| Chief Minister’s further education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan | Apply online through Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal |
| Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) | Apply online through Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal |
Rajasthan SSO ID Online Registration Login Details
- First of all, we have to visit the official website of the Rajasthan SSO Portal.
- On the home page enter ‘Digital Identity (SSO ID/Username) and Password.
- All the registered candidates can enter their details and click on the login button.
- If you’re not a registered user then first you will have to make “Registration” for SSO Identity. For this, you will have to click the “Register” button or directly click on the link below.
Documents Required for SSO Scholarship
- Aadhaar Card
- Original residence certificate
- Income declaration letter
- Receipt of fees
- Mark sheet of last passed examination
SSO Scholarship Rewards
What are the key perks rendered by SSO Scholarships? What kind of financial support is available for you to pursue your higher studies? Find the answer to all these queries in the table given below. It includes a detailed description of the scholarships that these schemes offer to you. While some of the scholarships consider both academic merit and financial need of the candidates for disbursal, there are some scholarships that are only based on student’s financial need. Find out what can you get with these schemes in the table.
| Scholarship Name | Rewards |
| Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan | Maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc. |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC candidates, Rajasthan | Maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc. |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SBC candidates, Rajasthan | Maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc. |
| Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan | Financial support of up to INR 25.00 Lakh per annum |
| Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC candidates, Rajasthan | INR 15,000 per month |
| Chief Minister’s further education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan | INR 5,000 per annum |
| Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) | Communication allowance of INR 2,500 per month A stipend of INR 25,000 per month |
FAQ’s on SSO Scholarship 2020
Question 1.
What are the Post matric scholarship schemes offered by Rajasthan Scholarship?
Answer:
The following post-matric scholarship schemes are being operated by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for the original residents of the state of Rajasthan so that students studying in post-matric classes can get financial assistance.
- Scheduled Caste North Matric Scholarship Scheme
- ST North Matric Scholarship Scheme
- Special Group North Matric Scholarship Scheme: Formerly Special Backward Classes
- Other Backward Classes North Matric Scholarship Scheme
- Economic Backward Class North Matric Scholarship Scheme
- Free, Nomadic and Ardhvagumantu Caste North Matric Scholarship Scheme
- Chief Minister Sarvajan Higher Education Scholarship Scheme
Question 2.
What us the eligibility criteria for SC/ST category?
Answer:
- The annual income of the parents/guardian of the student should be up to Rs. 2.50 lakhs.
- Students should be studying regularly under-recognized courses in-state / recognized educational institutions.
- Students should be of SC / ST category.
- The student should be a native of Rajasthan.
Question 3.
What are the documents required?
Answer:
- Aadhaar Card
- Original residence certificate
- Income declaration letter
- Receipt of fees
- Mark sheet of last passed examination
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