In this article we shall be discussing the new scholarship scheme announced by the Haryana Government and its various aspects
Haryana is very well known for its sports and agriculture. But there have been concerns for years now regarding the literacy rates and education in Haryana.
The main objective of the Haryana scholarship scheme is to provide proper facilities for the students of the Haryana state.
The scholarship will be of great help for the students who are not able to continue their studies due to several reasons like financial inability. We all know that Haryana is a financially weak state and not all people can afford an education there so this policy will definitely help all of the students to get a good education and live a healthy lifestyle.
And the economic barrier is just one of the issues. The fact that education is considered an additional and optional expenditure, culturally, is the biggest hurdle.
And hence, the government has to take additional measures to incentivize and promote education in general. So with this in mind, the government of Haryana has announced a scholarship scheme for higher education for those who are eligible and wish to pursue their education further.
In this article, we shall take a look at this new scholarship scheme and the various aspects of it.
Types Of Schemes Under The Scholarship
There are different types of schemes for different requirements. The following are the details of the schemes.
| Scholarship Name | Amount of scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
| Provision of free books and uniforms to children | The students will be provided with free textbooks and workbooks up to class 8 under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) | The scholarship is applicable for girl students and SSC students up to class 8 under the Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan. |
| Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for excellence in education |
One girl and one boy from each school in class 6 to 8 will receive ₹ 750. One girl and one boy from each school in classes 8 to 12 will receive ₹ 1000. Note: The scholarship will be given to students who stood first in their previous class. |
All students studying in class 6 to 12 can apply for this scholarship. |
| Monthly Stipend for BPL students (Class 1 to 8) |
For boys of class 1 to 5 – ₹ 75 per month For girls of class 1 to 5 – ₹ 150 per month For boys of class 6 to 8 – ₹ 100 per month For girls of class 6 to 8 – ₹ 200 per month |
This scheme is applicable for students of class 1 to 8 who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL). |
| Monthly Stipend For BC-A students (Class 1 to 8) |
For students of class 1 to 5 – ₹ 150 per month (for girls) and ₹ 75 per month (for boys) For students of class 6 to 8 – ₹ 100 per month (for boys) and ₹ 200 per month (for girls) |
The scholarship is open for students of class 1 to 8 who belong to BC-A category. |
| Cash Award Schemes for Scheduled Caste (Class 1 to 8) |
The scholarship covers the expense of school bags, uniform and stationery articles. The amount of scholarship includes: For students of class 1 – ₹ 740 For students of class 2 – ₹ 750 For students of class 3 – ₹ 960 For students of class 4 – ₹ 970 For students of class 5 – ₹ 980 For students of class 6 to 8 – ₹ 1250 |
The students of class 1 to 8 can apply for this scholarship. |
| Monthly Stipend to all Scheduled Caste Students (Class 1 to 8), Haryana |
For students of class 1 to 5 – ₹ 100 per month (for boys) and ₹ 150 per month (for girls) For students of class 6 to 8 – ₹ 150 per month (for boys) and ₹ 200 per month (for girls) |
The scholarship is open for students of class 1 to 8. |
| Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme |
The students acquiring the first position in merit get ₹ 5,000 per annum. The students acquiring the second position in merit get ₹ 3,000 per annum. The students acquiring the third position in merit get ₹ 2,000 per annum |
The students acquiring the first, second and third position in the annual university examination can apply for this scholarship. They must be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course in Arts, Commerce, Science or Education stream at a recognised Government college. The scholarship is not open to students who are studying at non-government colleges or pursuing studies through correspondence. |
| Consolidated Stipend Scheme for SC Students, Haryana | Monthly stipend of ₹ 1,000 Books purchase allowance of ₹ 2,000 | The students pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course from a government recognised college/university in Haryana can apply. They must have at least 60% attendance in the class. |
| Haryana State Merit Scholarship |
For years of preparation/ higher secondary – ₹ 50 For 3-year academic course – ₹ 100 For postgraduate course and above – up to ₹ 585. |
The students who have passed class 12 and are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate course can apply for this scholarship. They must be studying in government/ non-government colleges on the basis of merit. They must have competed in the examination conducted by Punjab or Kurukshetra University or any other examining body. |
| Dr. Ambedkar Sanshodhit Medhavi Chhattar Sansodhit Yojna | The amount of scholarship varies from ₹ 8,000 per annum to ₹ 12,000 per annum | The scholarship is open to students studying in class 11 to postgraduate level. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 4 Lakh. |
| Annusuchit Jati Chhatra Ucch Shiksha Protsahan Yojna |
For students pursuing a diploma in technical/professional courses after 10+2 – scholarship of ₹ 7,000 per annum (for hostellers) and ₹ 5,000 per annum (for day scholars) For students pursuing graduation in Commerce/ Science stream – ₹ 9000 per annum (for hostellers) and ₹ 7000 per annum (for day scholars) For students pursuing graduation in a professional/technical stream – ₹ 11,000 per annum (for hostellers) and ₹ 9,000 per annum (for day scholars) For students pursuing postgraduation in Commerce/Science stream – ₹ 12,000 per annum (for hostellers) and ₹ 10,000 per annum (for day scholars) For students pursuing post graduation in a technical/professional stream – ₹ 14,000 per annum (for hostellers) and ₹ 12,000 per annum (for day scholars) |
The girl students who have passed class 12 are eligible for this scholarship. They must be pursuing a diploma, graduation or post graduation level degree in Commerce, Science or other professional streams. The annual income of the family should be between INR 1 Lakh and INR 2.40 Lakh from all sources. |
| Promotion of Science Education (POSE) Scholarship Scheme |
₹ 4,000 per month for students pursuing 3-year BSc course ₹ 6,000 per month for students pursuing 2-year MSc course ₹ 4,000 per month for first to third month ₹ 6,000 per month for the fourth and fifth months will be given to students pursuing 4-year BS or 5-year integrated MSc/MS course One-time research mentorship grant of up to ₹ 22,000 |
The students applying for a 3-year BSc/4-year BS or integrated MSc/MS program in natural and basic sciences can apply for this scholarship provided they have passed class 10 and 12 board examination from a school in Haryana with minimum 85% marks (for Haryana Board School) and 90% marks (for other boards such as CBSE/ICSE) in class 12. The students applying for a 2-year MSc program in natural and basic science can also apply provided they have passed class 10, 12 and BSc/BA from a school/university/college in Haryana with minimum 75% marks in BSc/BA degree. |
Documents Required For Application
The following documents need to be furnished at the time of applying for scholarship
- Date of birth proof or 10th class marksheet
- Qualification mark sheet or proof of education
- Bank details
- Aadhar card
- Address proof
- Income certificate
- CAP admission allotment letter
- Caste or category certificate
- Fees receipt
- Passport size photograph
- Scanned signature of the applicant
- Self declaration certificate
Procedure To Apply For Scholarship
The steps to be followed while applying for the scholarship are as under:
- First, go to the official website of the Haryana scholarship
- On the homepage, click on ‘Apply For Post Matric Scholarship’
- A new page will be displayed on your screen with all of the information about the scheme. Click on the option called ‘Proceed To Register’
- A new page will be displayed on your screen with fields to fill your information. Enter all of the details.
- Click on Save And Proceed
- A one time password will be sent to your registered email id and number. Enter the password
- Log in with your credentials
- You have to now fill up the application form
- Once this is done, upload all of the documents required
- Click on Save and Proceed
- Verify all of the details
- Click on the option called Approve Form
Selection Procedure Or The Scholarship:
The selection procedure for the scholarship is mentioned below, step-by-step:
- The students will have to apply for the scholarship first.
- A proper list will be made by the authorities for all of the students
- The list will be forwarded to the government
- Students will be selected from that list
- Eligibility Criteria and marks of the students will be checked to form the final list.
- The students present in the final list will get the scholarship amount.
Checking Application Status
Once the application is made, the applicant can check the status of the form in the following manner:
- First go to the official website of Haryana scholarship scheme
- On the homepage you have to click on the status of your application
- A new page will be displayed on your screen
- Enter your reference number or application number
- Click on search
- The status of your application will be displayed on your screen.
Conclusion:-
Education not only helps in personal and community growth in general. It also makes administration easier as the government is able to communicate more effectively with the public it serves, making it easier to formulate and implement welfare policies. So it is important to not only be aware but also make use of such schemes.
This in turn will indicate to the government the kind of schemes that are well received by the public and will consequently introduce more such schemes and look into the effective implementation of schemes further.
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