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Scholarships offered by Himachal Pradesh Government

1. School Education

a. Pre-matric scholarships (typically for studies between Std I and Std X)

 
Scholarship Name
Scope of Study
Eligibility
Benefits
Outlay
More Info
Income (p.a.)
Social
Academic
Allocation
Uptake
1.
IRDP Scholarship Scheme
Grade 6-8 studying in Government/ Government aided schools
Recognized rural family as per IRDP

Boys: Rs 250 p.a.; Girls: Rs 500 p.a.

2.
IRDP Scholarship Scheme
Grade 9 - 10 studying in Government/ Government aided schools
Recognized rural family as per IRDP
Boys: Rs 300 p.a.; Girls: Rs 600 p.a.
3.
Scholarship to the Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed / disabled during wars
Grade 6 - 8
Boys: Rs 250 p.a.; Girls: Rs 500 p.a.
4.
Scholarship to the Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed / disabled during wars
Grade 9 - 10
Boys: Rs 300 p.a.; Girls: Rs 600 p.a.

b. Secondary Education scholarships (typically for studies between Std IX and Std XII)

 
Scholarship Name
Scope of Study
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Benefits
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Income (p.a.)
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Allocation
Uptake
1.
High School Merit Scholarship
8th Class result
Day Scholar: Rs 1,000 p.a.; Hostellers: Rs 1,500 p.a.
For 300 students

c. Higher Secondary scholarships (typically for studies Std XI - XII)

 
Scholarship Name
Scope of Study
Eligibility
Benefits
Outlay
More Info
Income (p.a.)
Social
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Allocation
Uptake
1.
Dr Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatervriti Yojna for SC and OBC
Grade 11-12
SC and OBC
72%
Rs. 10,000 p.a.
1000 Scholarships for SC; 1000 Scholarships for OBC
2.
Thakur Sen Negi Uttkrishta Chhatervriti Yojna
Grade 11 -12
SC
72%
Rs 11,000 p.a.
100 Scholarships for boys; 100 Scholarships for girls
3.
IRDP Scholarship Scheme
Grade 11 -12
Recognized rural family as per IRDP
Rs 800 p.a.
More info
4.
Scholarship to thee Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed/ disabled during wars
Grade 11 -12
Rs 800 p.a.
More info
5.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme
Grade 11 -12
General
77%
Rs 10,000 p.a.
More info

2. Vocational/ Technical scholarships (courses from technical institutes that do not lead to graduation)

 
Scholarship Name
Scope of Study
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1.
Vocational Training Programme for SC-ST Youth
Trainings like ITI / Private Institution / Master Craftsman
Rs 22,000
SC / ST between 18 to 35 years
Stipend of Rs 500 p.m. id in home district; Stipend of Rs 750 p.m. if outside home district

 

3. Higher Education Scholarships (typically for graduation and post-graduation studies)

 
Scholarship Name
Scope of Study
Eligibility
Benefits
Outlay
More Info
Income (p.a.)
Social
Academic
Allocation
Uptake
1.
Maharishi Balmiki Chhatervriti Yojna
Under and Post graduation / Professional Course
Girls from Balmiki Families in unclean occupations

Rs 9,000 p.a.

2.
IRDP Scholarship Scheme
Under and Post Graduation
Recognized rural family as per IRDP

Day Scholar: Rs 1,200 p.a.; Hosteller: Rs 2,400 p.a.

More info
3.
Scholarship to the children of Armed Forces Personnel killed / disabled during wars
Under and Post Graduation

Day Scholar: Rs 1,200 p.a.; Hosteller: Rs 2,400 p.a.

More info

 

IRDP Scholarship Scheme

Students belonging to IRDP families are eligible for this scholarship studying in Government institutions. For more information, please visit the following website:

http://www.educationhp.org/2005_Scholarships/IRDP_Scholarsip_Sceme.pdf

Scholarship to the children of Armed Forces Personnel killed / disabled during different wars

Children of armed forces personnel killed / disabled during wars are eligible to apply. In case disability is less than 50%, the children will get half the scholarship. For more information, please visit the following website: http://india.gov.in/govt/viewscheme.php?schemeid=929

High School Merit Scholarship

First 300 students on the basis of merit list of the 8th class exam. supplied by H.P. Board of School Education are eligible. The renewal for the same will be given in the 10th class provided the student has remained a regular student in the 9th class and passed 9th class fully. For more information visit: http://www.educationhp.org/2005_Scholarships/Four_Scholarship_Schemes.pdf

Dr Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatervriti Yojna for SC and OBC

The scholarship can be availed by any candidate belonging to a Scheduled Tribe or an Other Backward Class. The candidate should be a bonafide Himachali student studying in a school located in Himachal Pradesh. This scholarship is subject to the condition of 1000 SC students and 1000 OBC students on merit basis. For more information go to:

http://www.educationhp.org/2005_Scholarships/Four_Scholarship_Schemes.pdf

Thakur Sen Negi Uttkrishta Chhatervriti Yojna

This scholarship can be availed by any candidate belonging to a Scheduled Tribe. The candidate should be a bonafide Himachali student studying in a school located in Himachal Pradesh. This scholarship is subject to the condition of 100 girl students and 100 boy students on merit basis. For more information, please visit the following website: http://www.educationhp.org/2005_Scholarships/Four_Scholarship_Schemes.pdf

Swami Vivekanand Scholarship Scheme

For this scholarship, the candidate must have 77% and above marks subject to the condition of 2000 maximum awards on merit basis, at +1 stage and similar number of awards at +2 stage in respect of this Scholarship Scheme for General Category. For more information, please visit the following website:
http://www.educationhp.org/2005_Scholarships/Four_Scholarship_Schemes.pdf

Vocational Training Programme for SC-ST Youth

This scheme under the Dalit Varg Vayevsaik Prashikshan Yojna is funded by the corporation to provide vocational training to the SC/ST youth in traditional and non-traditional trades through I.T.I / Private Institution / Master Craftsman. For more information visit:

http://india.gov.in/govt/viewscheme.php?schemeid=1672

Maharishi Balmiki Chhatervriti Yojna

This scholarship is awarded to girl students belonging to Balmiki families beyond matric to college level and professional courses in Himachal Pradesh. For more information, please visit the following website:

http://www.educationhp.org/2005_Scholarships/Maharishi_Balmiki_Chhatervriti_Yojna.pdf

 

 

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