Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

Department of Higher Education, (Ministry of Human Resource Development) invites applications from College and University Students for Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for the academic year 2014-15. Scholarship Details The total number of Scholarships will be divided amongst the state board based on the state population in the age group of 18-28years, after segregating share of CBSE and ICSE on the basis of number of students passing out from various boards in the country. 50% of the scholarships would be earmarked for girls. The number of scholarships allotted to a state would be distributed amongst pass out of the Science, Commerce, Humanities streams of the state board in the ratio of 3:2:1. The rate of scholarship would be Rs. 1,000 per month for Graduation Level. The rate of scholarship would be Rs. 2.000 per month for Post Graduation. The scholarship will be paid for Ten months. Eligibility Criteria Students who are above 80th Percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream for a particular board of Examination, in class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent and not belong to the creamy layer. How to Apply: Candidates can avail online application form at- http://www.cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Webpages/Guidelines%20and%20AF.html The Income affidavit should be either in Hindi or English (only) on the prescribed format on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/- duly sworn in before Notary Public/First class Executive Magistrate/Revenue Officer Important Dates Last date for online application form is: 15/09/2014 Last date for offline application form is: 30/09/2014 For more details, please visit: http://www.cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Webpages/Guidelines %20and%20AF.html