Details about Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025
Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025 is offered for High/Secondary School, Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, PhD degree in the field of All subjects offered. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 20 Apr, 2025. This scholarship is provided by Government of West Bengal and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Varies according to course opted . This scholarship is open for: Only for residents of West Bengal, India.
- Degree: High/Secondary School, Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, PhD
- Provided by: Government of West Bengal
- Deadline: 20 Apr, 2025
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, Varies according to course opted
The Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme is aimed at supporting meritorious students from economically disadvantaged families in West Bengal to pursue higher education. The scholarship is designed for students from various academic levels, including Class XI and XII, undergraduate, post-graduate, and research levels.
1. Eligibility:
- Academic Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of 60% in the previous qualifying exam (75% for those passing before 2020).
- For diploma courses and certain technical/professional studies, 60% marks are required.
- Family Income: The family income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000 per year.
- Course Level: Scholarships are available for students in courses like Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medical, Technical, and Professional programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels.
- Special Provisions: Girls in Post Graduate courses with 45% in Under Graduate courses from West Bengal institutions can apply as Kanyashree (K3) applicants.
2. Application Process:
- Online Application: Candidates need to apply through the scholarship portal. The applications are processed based on academic merit and income eligibility.
- Documents Required: Bank account details, qualifying exam results, and income certificates must be submitted online. No hard copies are needed.
- Renewal: Students must apply online for renewal by submitting their marksheets for the next academic level, with a requirement for good academic performance.
3. Values/Benefits:
- Financial Support: The scholarship provides financial assistance directly to the students' bank accounts.
- Merit-Cum-Means: Scholarships are awarded based on both academic merit and family income.
- Additional Benefits: Students may receive one-time grants or assistance from other sources without affecting eligibility.
- However, they cannot receive other government scholarships for the same course.
- This scheme offers essential financial help for students in West Bengal, enabling them to pursue higher education without the burden of high costs.
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Hi Nikita Kiran Dhere,
The funding type is partial, and it varies according to the chosen course. Start applying for this scholarship by clicking on the Apply Now button and you will be directed to the scholarship application page, where you can find all the necessary details. You can also submit your application directly on that page. Start your application as soon as possible!