I'm exploring various scholarships and want to know more about what the Indian government offers for college students. Are there specific requirements or fields of study that are prioritized?
Certainly! The Indian Government offers several scholarships, aimed at promoting higher education among deserving and diverse student groups. While it's impossible to cover all in one message, I'll provide an overview of some popular ones and their general eligibility criteria. However, always refer to the official government or scholarship portal for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
1. National Scholarship Portal (NSP): The NSP is a one-stop solution for various scholarships schemes provided by Indian government bodies such as UGC(AICTE), CBSE among others, and state-specific scholarships.
2. Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: This caters to students with disabilities of class XI to Post graduation level, and offers financial assistance depending upon the type of course.
3. Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS: This caters to students seeking technical or professional courses. The student must have a minimum of 50% marks at the higher secondary/graduation level. The annual family income should not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh.
4. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students: This is for students at the undergraduate level in recognized Educational Institutions. The student must be above the 80th percentile, in relevant stream, and not availing any other scholarship scheme.
5. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles: This scholarship is for dependent wards/widows of deceased CAPF & AR/Ex-CAPF & AR/retired and serving CAPF & AR/State Police personnel and Para Military Forces.
Again, these are just a few of the several scholarships offered by the Indian government. Each scheme generally requires the applicant to be an Indian national and have a certain level of academic achievement, among other specific criteria. It's essential to do comprehensive research, based on your educational background, financial need and career aspiration, to find the right match for you.
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