SCHOLARSHIPS

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

1. MINORITY WELFARE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES [GOI]       

[SCHEME IMPLEMENTED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT]

Last date for Registration/Submission has been extended upto 30 November, 2016

[Student who is not having Aadhaar Number still can register on the portal with Enrolment No (EID) or  Bank A/C Number with IFSC code as Identifier]

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Merit cum Means Scholarship to students belonging to minority communities:                       

[For Students studying Technical and Professional UG & PG Courses only] [APPLY  ONLINE ONLY]*** 

   http://www.scholarships.gov.in/      

 GUIDELINES: 

http://www.scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/MOMA_MCM-guidelines.pdf

TIMELINE FOR 2016-17 :                                                                                                                                

     Last date for applying online by Students:  30.11.2016

   Last date for submitting the Application by the Institute : 30.11.2016  

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http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/documents/meritcummeans_advt_2015_16.pdf                                        

a

Course Eligibility for Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Minority Affairs)

http://registrations.scholarships.gov.in/mcmCourseEligibility.do

b

Frequently Asked Questions

c

Instructions for RENEWAL of Merit cum Means  and Post –Matric  Scholarships

d

Information on Scrutiny of Applications by Institutions

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Post – Matric Scholarship to students belonging to minority communities:

[For Students studying  Standard XI, XII ,UG & PG Courses] [APPLY  ONLINE ONLY] *** 

  http://www.scholarships.gov.in/

GUIDELINES :

http://www.scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/MOMA_post_Guidelinesfor2015-16.pdf

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http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/documents/postmatric_advt_2015-16.pdf

a

Course Eligibility for Post-matric Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Minority Affairs)

http://registrations.scholarships.gov.in/pmsCourseEligibility.do  [NEW]

b

Frequently Asked Questions on Post- Matric Scholarship

c

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme Details

d

Revision of Maintenance Allowance for Post-Matric Scholarship

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Timeline for applying Post-Matric Scholarship:

Last date for applying online by Students: 30.11.2016

Last date for submitting the Application by the Institute : 30.11.2016

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SCHEME OF ‘POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP’ FOR STUDENTS BELONGING TO THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES

–GUIDE LINES:

http://www.scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/MOMA_post_Guidelinesfor2015-16.pdf

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Pre – Matric Scholarship to students belonging to minority communities:

[For Students studying in Standards I to X]    [APPLY  ONLINE/ OFFLINE] *** 

http://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/prematric

GUIDELINES:

http://www.scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/MOMA_Prematric_modified.pdf

TIMELINE FOR 2016-17:

Receipt of Applications from the Students : 01.05.2016 to 31.07.2016

                                                                     EXTENDED UPTO : 30.11.2016

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http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/documents/prematric_advt_2015_16.pdf

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Frequently Asked Questions on Pre- Matric Scholarship

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FRESH APPLICATION:

http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/forms/PreMatric_Fresh_Application_2015_16.pdf

RENEWAL APPLICATION:

http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/forms/PreMatric_Renewal_Application_2015_16.pdf

Pre – Matric Scholarship Application Form

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DECLARATION:

http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/forms/prematric_declaration_2015_16.pdf

SELF DECLARATION OF PARENT / GUARDIAN’S ABOUT INCOME

d  INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INCOME CERTIFICATE, COMMUNITY CERTIFICATE AND SELF-CERTIFICATION

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CLAIM FORMAT:

http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/forms/claimformat_inst_prematric_class1to8_2015_16.pdf

Pre – Matric Scholarship Claim Format [LIST OF STUDENTS RECOMMENDED BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION]

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Pre – Matric Scholarship Claim Format [LIST OF STUDENTS RECOMMENDED BY DISTRICT  BACKWARD CLASSES AND MINORITIES WELFARE OFFICER]

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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme – Advertisement issued by the Commissioner of Minority Welfare

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List of Documents Required:

1.  Institution Verification Form. (Mandatory)[Institution]

2.  Declaration of Family Income. (Mandatory)

3.  Declaration of the Student. (Mandatory)

4.  Attested Certificate of Last Exam Passed as filled in the Form. (Mandatory)

5.  Fee Receipt of ‘Current Course Year’. (Mandatory)

6.  Proof of Bank Account in the Name of the Student. (Mandatory)

7.  Income Certificate as required by the respective State Department in the advertisement.

     (In case of  Parent / Guardian is employed, Income Certificate from the employer- optional)

8.  Aadhaar Card (optional)       

9.  Proof of Address (optional)

10.Photograph

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List of Backward Classes  approved by Government of Tamil Nadu 

[ with serial number in the Government of India  OBC list]

http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/bclist.htm     

 *** STUDENT SHOULD SUBMIT  THE  PRINTED COPY [HARD COPY] OF THE APPLICATION ALONG WITH COPY OF DOCUMENTS

      TO THE SCHOOL / THE COLLEGE / INSTITUTION WHERE HE / SHE IS STUDYING.    

 

Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

Candidate  should  be  registered  for  regular  and  full  time  M.Phil/Ph.D  courses  in University/Academic  Institution 

by  fulfilling  conditions  of  admission  of  that University/Institution. 

GUIDELINES: http://www.scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/MaulanaAzadNF_REVISED.pdf

2.Central Scheme Of Scholarship

 For College And University Students

http://www.scholarships.gov.in/

           The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from poor families to meet a part of their

day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of the results of senior secondary

examination. 82000 fresh scholarships per annum (41000 for boys and 41000 for girls) for graduate/post-graduate studies in colleges and

universities and for professional courses, such as Medical, Engineering, etc. could be provided. The total number of scholarships has been

divided amongst the State Boards based on the State’s population in the age group of 18-25 years, after segregating share of Central

Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council

for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) on the basis of number of students passing out from various Boards in the country.

The number of scholarships allotted to the Boards are to be distributed amongst pass out of the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams

of the Boards in the ratio of 3:2:1.  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 having family income of less than Rs.6 lakhs per

annum, pursuing regular courses (not correspondence or distance mode) from recognised educational institutions and not availing

of any other scholarship scheme, would be eligible for consideration under this Scheme. This is applicable to all categories of

students both ‘general’ and ‘reserved’.

             The rate of scholarship are Rs. 1000/- at Graduation level for the first three years of College and University courses and Rs.

2000/- per month at Post-Graduation level. Students pursuing professional courses would get Rs. 2000/- per month in the 4thand 5th year.

The scholarships would be paid for 10 months in an academic year. This is subject to annual renewal on the basis of stringent criteria.

             The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students is covered under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Programme of the Government of India, scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts

of the beneficiaries.

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING :  31.12.2016 ? (to be notified)   

To Check if the student Hallticket Number is available in the Top 20% list.

http://scholarships.gov.in/CheckStatus.do

  GUIDELINES ON THE CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

vhttp://www.scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/DeptofHigherEduGuidelinesforCSSS.pdf

3. ADI DRAVIDAR WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU

SCHOLARSHIP/INCENTIVE TO ADI DRAVIDAR &TRIBAL

Ph.D STUDENTS (FULL TIME)

Amount of Scholarship: Rs.50,000- pa

Income Limit: Rs.2,00,000-

Minimum Marks : 50% in PG Degree

Subjects: Arts, Science, Engineering etc.

Last date: 31.01.2015

Filled in Application Form [ TYPED FORMAT] should be sent to:

THE DIRECTOR,

ADI DRAVIDAR WELFARE DEPARTMENT,

CHEPAUK,

CHENNAI – 600005.

FOR 2016-17, CONTACT THE ABOVE ADDRESS

APPLICATION FORMAT & ADVERTISEMENT

4. National means-cum-merit Scholarship

   Scheme Examination (NMMS), 2014–2015 –  STD. VIII

www.tndge.in

      Eligibility: 1. SC/ST students should get 50%, and above, all other candidates should get 55%  and above

                             in VII-Std. Annual Exam.

                       2. Parental Income should be below Rs.1, 50,000/-

        Exam Date: 27/12/2014

       Last date for applying: 05.12.2014

       Exam Fees: Rs.50-

        Application may be downloaded from:

        Directorate of Government Examinations – Tamil Nadu   Website:  www.tndge.in

      PRESS NOTIFICATION   

NOTIFICATION FOR 2016-17 AWAITED –

VISIT    Directorate of Government Examinations – Tamil Nadu   Website:  www.tndge.in

 5. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme

 Department of Ex Servicemen Welfare

http://www.desw.gov.in/scholarship

 

a

 Information Brochure for PM's Scholarship Scheme 2016-17 

     [ UPTO 30.11.2016 ]  

b

 Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme  – Notification

 Advertisement for PM's Scholarship Scheme 2016-17 (In English) 

Apply online Application Form for PM's Scholarship Scheme for 2016-17 :

http://ksb.gov.in/registration.htm

6. NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOR OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (OBC)

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION             NEW

http://www.ugc.ac.in/nfobc/

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: 10.02.2016

 NOTIFICATION – IN JANUARY -FEBRUARY

VISIT http://www.ugc.ac.in/nfobc/

GUIDELINES : http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/5551132_NFOBC-Revised.pdf

          The scheme is open to candidates who belong to Other  Backward Classes (OBC) and wish to pursue higher studies such as

regular and full time M.Phil. and Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology. The total

period of fellowship (NFJRF and NFSRF) is for five years.  The gap period for the registration in Ph.D. after completion of M.Phil.

is one year.

TARGET  GROUP:  Unemployed  OBC  Candidates  who  have  passed  the  Post  Graduate examination  in  concerned  subject 

and  who  desire  to  pursue  full-time  research  without  JRF  of  UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR NET. The candidate who is already

registered for M.Phil. / Ph.D. will be eligible for consideration for award of fellowship under the scheme. There are  300 slots 

for  award  of  fellowship  every  year  for  all  the  subjects  for  consideration  of  application received through On-line

submission from research scholar belonging to OBC category.  There is a  provision  of  3%  reservation  for  slots  for 

consideration  of  award  of  fellowship  to  research scholars from disabled category who belongs to OBC category.

ELIGIBILITY: 

  1. The candidate should belong to OBC and should have passed the Post Graduate examination and annual

income of the beneficiary/parents or guardian of the beneficiary should not exceed Rs. 6.00 lakh per

annum from all sources.

2. The candidate who is already registered for M.Phil./Ph.D. will be eligible for the consideration for award

of fellowship under cited scheme.

3. Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. The reservation shall be followed as

per Government of India norms.

4. Selection will be made on the basis of merit of the candidates. However, the actual payment of

fellowship will be made directly to awardee through e-payment under DBT with effect from 1st April

of selection/financial year (or) from date of joining the fellowship, whichever is later.

REVISED NATURE OF ASSISTANCE  W.E.F. 01.12.2014 :

       1)Fellowship  in  Science, Humanities , Social Science and Engineering & Technology               

   @ Rs. 25,000/- p.m. for initial two years       JRF

     @ Rs. 28,000/- p.m. for remaining tenure      SRF

  2)Contingency A    @ Rs. 10000/- p.a. for initial two years         

  Humanities  & Social Sciences @ Rs. 20500/- p.a. for remaining tenure 

3)Contingency B    @ Rs. 12000/- p.a. for initial two years      Science, Engg. & Technology

@ Rs. 25000/- p.a. for remaining tenure 

 4)Escorts/Reader assistance  @ Rs. 2000/-  p.m. in cases of physically 

    handicapped & blind candidates         All Subject

 5)HRA      As per rules of the University/ Institutions    All Subject

HOUSE  RENT  ALLOWANCE:  Suitable  single-seated  hostel  accommodation  may  be  provided  to  NJRF candidate  in  the 

University/Institution/College.

LEAVE:  The  candidates  are  entitled  for  a  maximum  period  of  30  days  of  leave  in  a  year  in addition to public holidays.

They are not entitled to any other vacations. Women candidates   are eligible for maternity leave of 135 days at full rates of 

fellowship once during the tenure of their award. In  special  cases  National  Fellowship  Junior  Research  Fellow  may  be 

allowed  leave  without fellowship by the Commission up to one academic year during the entire tenure of the award for

accepting  teaching  assignments  on  a  temporary  basis,  provided  the  assignment  is  in  the  same city/town. In other

cases, leave without fellowship will be restricted to a period not exceeding three months during the tenure of the award on

the recommendations of the supervisor and  the institution. The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards

the total tenure of the award.  NFJRF/NFSRFs are advised to apply for leave through University/Institution/ Colleges well in

advance for the approval of the Commission.

Mandatory attachment required during submission of online form:

1. Scanned Copy of Caste Certificate OBC
2. Scanned Copy of Parent's Income Certificate (only if parent's income is less than equal to 6 lacs)
3. Scanned Copy of Candidate's Recent Color Photograph
4. Scanned Copy of Master Degree Marksheet
5. Declaration/Certificate from Head of Department/Institution or competent authority of the University/Institute/College

to the effect of forwarding of application and necessary facilities will be provided to the candidates during research of

M.Phil/Ph.D. respectively.
6. Scanned Copy of Physical Disability (if required)

Steps to fill the online form:

Step-1: Fill-in Personal Information including caste and physical disability certificate(if applicable). A candidate registration

id is generated on completion of step 1 that can be used for generating a pdf file once submission process is completed.
Step-2: Fill-in Research Work including subject,research topic, department etc.
Step-3: Fill-in Other Information including Scholarships/Present employement etc.
Step-4: Declaration and Final Submission