Financial aid for needy students

NSP National means-cum-merit scheme 

NSP National means-cum-merit scholarship scheme 2021-22 is an initiative for students of Class IX who have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grades in the Class VIII examination. The scholarship aims at providing financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections to arrest their dropout at Class VIII and encourage them to continue studies at the secondary stage. 

Eligibility: The scholarship is open for Class IX students who have secured at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade in the Class VIII examination (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students) or at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination to appear for the selection test for the award of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST). The annual family income of the candidates must not be less than Rs 1.50 lakh from all sources.

Details: Rs 12,000 per annum

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Application mode:  Online only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/jcce/NMS8

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 Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021

Under the CSR Project on Education & Livelihood, of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies, Kotak Education Foundation invites applications for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021 from Class 12th passed girl students, who have secured more than 75% and whose annual family income is less than or equivalent to Rs. 3.00 lakhs. The scholarship aims to help meritorious girl students from underprivileged sections of the society to pursue professional graduation courses from acclaimed universities and colleges. 

Eligibility: Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021 is open for girl students only. 

Meritorious girl students who have secured admission to 1st year graduation programmes in professional courses from institutes of repute (NAAC/NBA/UGC accredited) can apply. Professional courses include professional graduation courses like Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Designing, Specialised Commerce, Finance and Computer courses or professional courses pursued alongside graduation like CA, CS, CFA, CWA, LLB.

Applicants must have scored more than 75% marks in their Class 12th  board examinations. 

Annual family income must be Rs 3 lakh or less from all sources.

Details: Up to Rs 1 lakh* per year

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Application mode: Online applications only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/jcce/KKGS1

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 Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children

Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) 2021-22 is a scholarship scheme being implemented by the Ministry of External Affairs to assist children of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) pursue undergraduate courses in Indian Universities and Institutions

Eligibility: The fellowship is open for candidates who are wards of Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/OCI/Non-resident Indian (NRI)/Indian Workers in ECR countries studying outside India (ECR based outside India)/Indian Workers in ECR countries studying in India (ECR based in India). They must have passed the Class XII board examination with a minimum aggregate score of 60% marks or equivalent and have not received any scholarship sponsored or funded by the State Government or Central Government.

Details: 75% of Institution Economic Cost (up to $4,000) per annum

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Application mode: Online application only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/jcce/SPD4

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 Raman Research Institute Research Assistantship 

Raman Research Institute Research Assistantship - Science Communication and Outreach activities 2021 is a research opportunity offered to undergraduate degree holders. 

Eligibility: The assistantship is open for candidates who are not more than 45 years of age as on the closing date for applications and hold an undergraduate degree in any area of Physical Sciences.

Details: Rs 23,500 per month with 24% HRA

Deadline: November 8, 2021

Application mode: Online applications only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/jcce/RSC2

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