Passing 12th class is probably among the most exciting moments for any student, you are thrilled about crossing it and getting into the next stage. You are already thinking of campus life. However, a crucial concern looms parallel, getting into engineering, medical, arts, or vocational education will cost a bomb.
College fees, hostels, books, a laptop – the financial burden can leave parents exhausted.
Well, good news. Several scholarship programs the government has launched can make sure that your passion rather than your family’s income defines your educational career.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown and how to apply for premier government scholarships available after class 12th:
1. The CSSS Scholarship
Department of Higher Education One of India’s leading merits-cum-means scholarship programs, these are granted solely by the Department of Higher education, which falls under Ministry of education. All you need is to be among the top candidates with the best mark sheets in the 12th exams. The scheme is open to students securing marks over the 80th percentile in their stream(s) for CBSE, ICSE or State Boards. You have to be taking up a regularly financed, undergraduate program, in a well-known establishment or college, in some aspect, such as humanities, engineering, medical courses, and vocational courses etc.
2. Scholarship Schemes for Girls- AICTE Pragati for Girls Are you a girl?
Admitting into a technically or engineering-orientated degree or diploma scheme that is managed by AICTE(All India Council of Technical education)?. Then this scholarship, Pragati Scholarship scheme for Girls , can definitely do the job. It also allows beneficiaries to obtain two Scholarships at per family, though no female beneficiary may earn these two at a time from different resources. The scholar or student must get the Admission of a Full Time Degree Course and will make sure and give all required docs, for ex-sample – Rank in Entrance Exam for that College.
All beneficiaries will must secure the admission of a degree program after the Class X II or XII. You also must secure admission into a technically or engineer focused college. Eligible for the 1st Year degree & 2nd Year through lateral entry degree scheme, if given from AICTE accepted establishment.
3. INSPIRE Scholarship
SHE (Scholarship for Higher education) All research aspiring science students have surely come to recognize The Scholarship Scheme given by the Department of science & technology as ‘INSPIRE.’ It essentially fosters a fascination for scientific careers among young brains in the country. INSPIRE includes several components for identifying motivated and capable students and providing them financial and Research opportunities through Stipends, Scholarships, fellowships and Awards; out of which Scholarship of higher education (SHE) would cover students who is taking up a course in Physical Sciences , Mathematical sciences, Biological sciences, Chemical Sciences and many more such disciplines in Natural Sciences at the graduation degree level. These students must be among top 1%-5%(on 80th) rank in Board Examination results and they will receive an amount of 80,000 for per annum, and which also is an included mentoring reward as needed at Research Institute.
4. Ministry of Defence PMSS & ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) PMSS
Prime Minister’s Scholarship scheme provides students whose have served the Country under Central armed police, Military and Paramilitary force can apply. They should have secured more than 60% or similar grades marks while pursuing Degree in Professional courses (e.g., engineering, medical). The women shall receive 3,000 per month while man will get 2,500 per month from Government to pursue such programs. The student or ward may have be part of MHA & ministry of Defence PMSS by having marks higher then 60%(or their equivalents).
5. Other Scholarships
The government is active in providing support to disadvantaged student communities through various ways, including:* Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry of Education gives numerous post-matric scholarships for the ST and OBC categories that go along with maintenance & books.
*The minority affairs ministry also gives Post-Matric Scholarship schemes and “Merit cum Means” scholarships as well, targeting students within specific recognized minority communities that have religious and cultural significance namely Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis with regard to higher studies including Professional & Technical streams.
How do you Apply for The Gov Scholarships?
National Scholar Ship Portal! All central Government Scholarships are all tied up together in ‘National Scholar ship’ website which is a central authority for the most schemes.
Click ‘Student Login’ and enter the 12th Class Board exam Marks, roll number, name and enter your college and stream details as entered during college.
A list of the scholarships for that the candidate might be suitable would be generated then and there.
For More info and application details visit- https://scholarships.gov.in.
How to Secure a Scholarship(s)- In college, scholarship amounts you would normally be using as income could help with some major expenses; always opt for the amount being added to tuition rather than direct payment . And do not just restrict yourself to one of these few major Government scholarships for college level student after grade-12th in India and also apply for the scholarship offered at your own institution of higher education you enroll. Lastly, know your deadline and plan so don’t make a rush at the end.