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• All Details Under Government Scholarships in India

Name;-Government Scholarships in India 2022 

Launched by;-State and Central Government

Objective;.-Providing monthly financial help to the students

Beneficiaries;-Students of India from all over the state

Official site;-https://scholarships.gov.in/

• Scholarship Benefits

Scholarship benefits for different types of scholarship programs will vary as the scholarship program varies from state to state and the central government. Hence, there is no text scholarship benefit for all although some kind of assistance must be provided in each the scholarship

• Application Procedure

To apply for the different Government Scholarships in India presented by the Central and the State governments, you will have to visit the official website of the organization which is providing the scholarship to the students. You must apply for the scholarship by following step by step online application procedure.

• State Government Scholarships

The State Governments of India are also providing scholarships to the candidates of their respective states in order to help them pursue their educational dream without worrying about the financial assistance that they need to pay their fees. The permanent resident of a respective state can only pursue these scholarships by going to the official portal of the state Government and applying by following the step-by-step application procedure prescribed by the authorities. Given below are the list of scholarship schemes available in different states of India:-

Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2022

Details Of Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Name;- Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2022

Launched by;-Government of India

Objective;- Providing financial relief

Beneficiaries;- Students with Disabilities

Official site;- www.scholarships.gov.in 

Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2022

Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities scheme is run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India. Under this scheme, all those students who have passed the 10th standard and taken admission further in any course will get the benefits. Terms & Conditions are detailed below related to the eligibility. Candidates who are suffering from any of the disabilities mentioned here may apply:

• Blindness
• Low-vision
• Leprosy-cured person
• Hearing Impairment (deaf and hard of hearing)
• Locomotor Disability
• Intellectual Disability
• Mental Illness
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Chronic Neurological conditions
• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Speech and Language Disability
• Thalassemia
• Hemophilia
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Multiple Disabilities including deaf blindness
• Acid Attack Victim
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Dwarfism

Key Highlights of Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Name of the scheme;- Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Offered by;- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India

Number of scholarships;-17000 plus Renewal

 Offered to;- Students

Benefits;- Monetary

Mode of application;- Online

Official website;- disabilityaffairs.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

• Aspirants must pass 10th/ Secondary examination from school recognized by state or central board
• Aspirants must have taken admission in 11th/12th/ graduation degree course/ diploma course/ master degree course or certificate courses
• Students who are pursuing L.L.B/B.Ed/B.El.Ed. after B.A./B.Sc./B.E. etc. are eligible
• Family income of students family should not more than 2.50 Lakh per annum

About the Program

Under the CSR Project of Education & Livelihood of Kotak Group Companies, their partner organisation Kotak Education Foundation is implementing ‘Kotak Shiksha Nidhi’ – financial assistance to students, who have lost primary earning member of the family due to COVID-19, for the continuation of education. 

About Kotak Mahindra Group

Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL).

Kotak Mahindra Group (Group) offers a wide range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life. From commercial banking to stock broking, mutual funds, life and general insurance and investment banking, the Group caters to the diverse financial needs of individuals and the corporate sector. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked. As on 30th June, 2021, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 1,612 branches and 2,591 ATMs, and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai). For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.kotak.com

The following Kotak Mahindra Group Companies are collaboratively funding their CSR Project on Education & Livelihood Project – Kotak Shiksha Nidhi, which is being implemented by Kotak Education Foundation

• Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (KMAMC) 
• Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited (KMCCL)
• Kotak Mahindra Investments Limited (KMIL)
• Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited (KMPL)
• Kotak Mahindra Trustee Company Limited (KMTCL) 
• Kotak Infrastructure Debt Fund Limited (KIDFL) 
• Kotak Investment Advisors Limited (KIAL)
• Kotak Securities Limited (KSL)

About Kotak Education Foundation

Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) was established on 14th January, 2007 with a mission to address urban poverty through education & livelihood initiatives. KEF works in the impoverished areas of Mumbai - slums of Deonar, Govandi Chembur, Kurla, Dharavi, etc. to empower children and youth from the underprivileged families through various education and vocational skills training initiatives to make them employable and lead a life with dignity.  

• • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
  • Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and you will be redirected to the ‘Kotak Shiksha Nidhi Application Form Page’.
    • If not registered on Buddy4Study - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Facebook/Gmail account.
  • Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
  • Fill in the required details in the online application form.
  • Upload relevant documents.
  • Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions and click on ‘Preview’. 
    • • Be below 18 years of age as on 1st January 2022 
      • Be an Indian citizen 
      • Be enrolled in class XII at a recognized Indian schoolEligibility

        To be eligible, an applicant must:

      Note - Proposals can be submitted by a student or a group of students. However, a single award will be given to a group of students.

      Benefits

      The CIASC 2022 has announced a total of 15 award prizes for this year’s program. Besides a certificate, the selected candidates will receive the cash awards as listed below - 

      RankNo. of Award positions Cash Award

    •  First prize1INR 1,00,000

    • Second prize2INR 50,000 each

    • Third prize3INR 30,000 each

    • Fourth prize4INR 20,000 each

    • Fifth prize5INR 10,000 each

      • Students studying in schools and colleges across India falling under any of the below categories:
        • Loss of both parents due to COVID-19
        • Loss of one of the parents due to COVID-19
        • Loss of the primary earning member of the family (other than parent) due to COVID-19
      • Applicants must be school or college going students from 1st standard up to Diploma or Graduation (ages 6 years to 22 years). 

        Note: The CSIR reserves the right to disburse some or all the prizes announced under this program.

        Documents

        Following documents are mandatory for the CIASC-2022 application:-

        • Innovation idea proposal (Hindi/English) not more than 5,000 words
        • Personal details information: Separate page containing the following details:-
          • Title of the innovation
          • Name and date of birth of the applicant
          • School address and residential address
          • Current class/grade
          • Telephone no. (Residence/School)
          • Email address
        • Authentication Letter: Signed by school principal verifying applicants enrolment at the school and approval for participation
        How can you apply?

        Follow the below steps to apply for the award - 

        Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button and read all the details carefully.
        Step 2: Send the application by hard copy through Registered Post/Courier to - 

        Head, CSIR-Innovation Protection Unit 
        NISCAIR Building, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg
        Special Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 067
        Step 3: Alternatively, the participants can submit their entries through email at - ciasc.ipu@niscair.res.in.

    • Selection for Kotak Shiksha Nidhi:

      • The selection of eligible students for Kotak Shiksha Nidhi and the extent of assistance under Kotak Shiksha Nidhi (financial assistance for school and college fees payment) will be at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation.
      • Kotak Education Foundation will review the Kotak Shiksha Nidhi applications based on proofs of continuation of education, related expenses from school/junior college/college as may be the case, and valid proof of the loss of parent/parents/primary earning member of the family (other than parent) due to COVID-19.
      Benefits:
      • Includes Indian national students studying in schools and colleges in India.
      • Includes school & college fees, library deposit, stationery and other continuation of education relevant expenses payable to school/college, hostel lodging & boarding expenses
      • Excludes International boards such as IGCSE, IB, etc.
      Documents
      • For minor applicant (under 18 years): Minor applicant’s Aadhaar Card along with identity proof of the parent/guardian of the minor applicant: Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving License, PAN Card
      • For applicants over 18 years: Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving License, PAN Card.
      • Current academic year admission proof such as fee receipt/ bonafide letter/institution ID card/admission letter and mark sheet of previous class grade (optional)
      • Death certificate of primary earning member(s), parent, parents
      • Proof of death due to COVID-19 such as hospital receipt, doctor prescription, COVID-19 test report, medical bills for COVID-19 medication, hospital discharge summary, etc.
      • Reference from two (2) persons who are aware of the family's crisis (can be a school teacher, doctor, head of school, college, or a government officer, etc.), if required
      • Bank account details of the applicant, if the beneficiary student (applicant) is above 18 years
      • Bank account details of the applicant’s parent or guardian, if the beneficiary student (applicant) is a minor
      • Passport size photograph of the applicant and the guardian

      CSIR Innovation Award for School Children (CIASC) 2022

      About the Program

      CSIR Innovation Award for School Children (CIASC) 2022 is an initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for young innovative students of India below 18 years of age. The CIASC (CSIR Innovation Award for School Children) is an annual national competition to harness the creative and innovative spirit of school children. The award consists of a certificate and 15 prizes, cash prizes and up to INR 1,00,000.

      CSIR is a premier industrial R&D organization of India which mainly works towards building awareness, interest and motivation for scientific temperament and innovative spirit among school children.

About the Program

HDFC Bank Parivartan's COVID Crisis Support Scholarship Program is an initiative of HDFC Bank that aims to support the children affected by COVID crisis to continue their education. The scholarship program is meant for school students from Class 1-12 to those pursuing UG, PG and diploma courses. Under this scholarship, the students who have lost either or both of their parent(s)/earning member(s)  or whose earning family members have lost their employment (or livelihood) during the pandemic will be provided with a one-time financial assistance ranging from INR 15,000 to INR 75,000. 

HDFC Bank, India’s leading banking and financial service provider, has introduced this scholarship to help those COVID-19 affected students who are left with very little or almost no financial support to continue their education.

About the Program

Nikon Scholarship Program 2022-23 is an initiative of Nikon India Private Limited to financially support students from underprivileged sections of society to pursue photography-related courses. The scholarship is meant to help students (Class 12 passed onwards) who are enrolled in a photography-related course with a duration of 3 months or more.

Nikon India, a world leader in imaging and optics, is offering this scholarship in line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and strengthening society. Over the years, the company has been running several initiatives focusing on promoting education including special education and employment enhancing vocational skills.  

• Eligibility
  • Open for students pursuing photography-related courses with a duration of 3 months or more.
  • The students must have passed Class 12. 
  • The annual income of the family should be less than INR 6,00,000.
  • Children of Nikon India Private Limited/Buddy4Study employees are not eligible for this program
  Benefits:

  Up to INR 1 lakh

  Documents
  • Photo identity proof
  • Address proof
  • Class 12 marksheet (self-attested copy)
  • Proof of admission (college/institution ID card/admission fees receipt etc.)
  • Current academic year fee receipt
  • Bank account details of the scholarship applicant (cancelled cheque/passbook copy)
  How can you apply?
  • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
  • Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
    • If not registered on Buddy4Study - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Facebook/Gmail account.
  • You will now be redirected to the ‘Nikon Scholarship Program’ application form page.
  • Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
  • Fill in the required details in the online application form.
  • Upload relevant documents.
  • Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions and click on ‘Preview’. 
  • If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

About the Program

The Cadence Scholarship program was conceptualized and implemented with the support of Cadence Design Systems Private Limited & Concern India Foundation to address the issue of retaining talented students from the less privileged section of the society in the academic cycle for better livelihood. 

Under this scholarship, the students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Delhi-NCR, Bangalore and Pune regions will receive financial support for their key educational expenses like course fees, hostel charges, books, etc. 

Launched in 2016, the scholarship programme has benefitted a total of 333 deserving students from the regions specified. It has enabled them to pursue various degree/professional courses like, B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, Hotel Management etc. and helped them pursue their dreams.

Eligibility

• Open for residents of Delhi-NCR, Bangalore and Pune only.
• For Undergraduate courses: Applicants must have successfully passed Class 12 with a minimum overall score of 60%. (NOTE: Candidates who are currently studying in Class 12 can also apply on the basis of their previous record.)
• For Postgraduate courses: Applicants must have successfully completed graduation or be in the final year of their graduate program.
• They must come from a lower-income group.

NOTE: Students who are already pursuing graduation or postgraduation courses are not eligible. 

Benefits:

Financial support for key educational expenses like course fees, hostel charges, books, and conveyance (in exceptional cases).

Documents

• Details of two references who have agreed to give a recommendation (They must not be related to the applicants and should have direct knowledge of their character)
• Recent passport size photograph of the applicant

NOTE: Duly signed Recommendation letters/Character certificates from the two references should be emailed to - info@joininghandsindia.org (if the applicants have any).

How can you apply?

Follow the steps below to apply – 

Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. 
Step 2: Log in to Buddy4Study with your registered ID. 

• If not registered on Buddy4Study – register with your Email/Mobile/Facebook/Gmail account. 

Step 3: A google application form will open. 
Step 4: Fill in all required details and upload necessary documents. 
Step 5: Submit the application.

About the Program

Tata AIG Avanti Fellows Scholarship Program is an initiative of Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited in partnership with Avanti Fellows to financially support girl students from North-Eastern states to pursue their higher education. Under this scholarship, girl students who are pursuing undergraduate programs in medical and engineering streams at premier institutes in India will be provided with financial assistance ranging from INR 80,000 to INR 1,60,000 per academic year till the completion of their UG programs.

Launched in 2020, this scholarship program has been aiding 19 girl students and by the end of the academic year 2021-2022, the target is set to reach 100 beneficiaries. The scholarship amount covers the tuition fee, the hostel fee, the mess fee, a one-time laptop fee and other associated expenses.

Eligibility

• Open for girl students from North-Eastern states (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim) only.
• Applicant must be currently pursuing the first year of engineering (BE and BTech only) and medical (MBBS and BDS only) undergraduate courses from the top colleges in India (Click here to see the list of eligible colleges and universities).
• Applicant must have passed Class 12 from any school located in North-Eastern states only in the academic year 2019-20/2020-21/2021-22.
• Applicant must belong to SC/ST/EWS categories.
• Annual family income of the applicant should be less than INR 8 lakh (Note: No income limit for SC/ST categories).
• Children of employees of Buddy4Study, Tata AIG and Avanti Fellows are not eligible.

Benefits:

Scholarship up to INR 1,60,000 per year till the completion of UG programme.
Note: Scholarship funds can be utilized only for academic expense purposes which includes tuition fees. 

Documents

• Photo identity proof (Aadhaar card/voter ID card/driving license, etc.)
• Address proof (Aadhaar card/voter ID card/ration card/domicile certificate, etc.)
• Class 12 marksheet 
• Current year admission proof (college/institution ID card/admission letter, etc.)
• Current academic year fee receipt
• Bank account details of the scholarship applicant (cancelled cheque/passbook copy)
• Document of proof for SC/ST category (Not required for general category candidates)
• Family income proof
• EWS Certificate (optional)
• Photograph of the applicant

How can you apply?

• Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
• Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
  • If not registered on Buddy4Study - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
• You will now be redirected to the ‘Tata AIG Avanti Fellows Scholarship’ application form page.
• Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
• Fill in the required details in the online application form.
• Upload relevant documents.
• Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. 
• If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

About the Program

‘Rolls-Royce Unnati Scholarships for Women Engineering Students’ is an initiative of Rolls-Royce India Pvt. Ltd. to financially support meritorious girl students in completing their engineering programme. The scholarship is aimed at helping girl students studying in the 1st/2nd/3rd year of undergraduate engineering degree programme at an AICTE recognized institution in India.

This scholarship is being offered by Rolls-Royce India as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that primarily focus on supporting and encouraging students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. The company also runs several projects to promote STEM learning programmes and skill development.

Eligibility

• Open for girl students only.
• Applicants must be studying in 1st/2nd/3rd year of Engineering degree programme (in fields like Aerospace, Marine, Electronics, Computers, etc.) at an AICTE recognized institution.
• Applicants must have scored more than 60% marks in their Class 10 and 12 board exams.

Benefits:

INR 35,000

Documents

• Photo identity proof
• Address proof
• Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet (self-attested copy)
• Proof of admission (college ID card/admission fees receipt etc.)
• Current academic year fee receipt 
• Bank account details of the scholarship applicant (cancelled cheque/passbook copy)

How can you apply?

• Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
• Login to Buddy4Study using registered ID to land onto the ‘Online Application Form Page’.
  • If not registered on Buddy4Study - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Facebook/Gmail account. 
• You will now be redirected to the ‘Rolls-Royce Unnati Scholarships for Women Engineering Students’ application form page.
• Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
• Fill in the required details in the online scholarship application form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. 
• If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.