Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes 2019

The Government of Himachal Pradesh invites applications from general category students of class 11 to PhD who come from Economically Backward Classes for Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes 2019, Himachal Pradesh. It is a central sector scheme that aims to encourage economically backward students to pursue higher education and enhance their employability by providing financial assistance.

Eligibility

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

An applicant must:

• Be a citizen of Himachal Pradesh
• Be studying in class 11,12, vocational, diploma, graduate, postgraduate, Commercial Pilot Licence, CA. / ICWA / CS / I.C.F.A, L.L.M., M.Phil, Ph.D., and Doctoral Research courses at a Government Institute
• Belong to the General category
• Belong to a family whose annual income is less than INR 1,00,000 from all the sources (whether employed or unemployed)

Benefits

What are the benefits ?

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits

• Maintenance Allowance
• Day scholars will receive a monthly allowance of up to INR 350
• Hostellers will receive a monthly allowance of up to INR 750
• Reader charges of up to INR 175 per month for blind scholars
• Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
• Study tour charges of up to INR 900 per annum
• Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1,000

How can you apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the homepage of the National Scholarship Portal and click on ‘New Registration’.

Step 2: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking and ‘Continue’.

Step 3: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category (Post Matric), scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, write the applicant’s name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID.

Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number).

Step 5: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the ‘Register’ button.

Step 6: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.

Step 7: Now, log in using OTP and fill the form.

Step 8: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.

Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly. No changes can be made once the form is submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill only one application as multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of the form.

What are the documents required for the Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes 2019, Himachal Pradesh?

• Domicile Certificate
• Student Passport Size Photograph
• Self-attested copy of previous academic mark sheet
• Fee Structure Fee receipt of current course year
• Scanned copy of Aadhar Enrollment/Aadhar Card
• Income certificate issued by designated state/UT authority
• Proof of bank account in the name of the student or joint account with mother/father
• Gap Year Affidavit

Important Dates

Last date for online application: 31 December 2019
Last date of defect verification: 15 January 2020
Last date of institute verification: 15 January 2020