Key Information
Conducted By | Government of West Bengal and its subsidiary boards |
Eligibility | Domiciles of West Bengal from class I to PhD level |
Region | West Bengal |
Rewards | Variable monetary rewards |
Last Date of Application | March 31, 2024 |
The Aiykyashree scholarship 2024 is awarded by the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) for meritorious students of the state studying at the school and college levels to facilitate more socio-economic and educational opportunities.
Different pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships are available for the students' disbursal. The last date to apply for the Swami Vivekananda merit-cum-means scholarship under the Aikyashree scholarship scheme is March 31, 2024.
Table of Contents
- Aikyashree Scholarship Program Types
- Provider Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Rewards and Benefits
- Application Period
- Application Process
- Documents Required
- Contact Details
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Aikyashree Scholarship Program Types 2023-24
The different scholarships provided under the Aikyashree scholarship scheme are given below:
- Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal
- Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal
- West Bengal Pre-matric scholarship for SC/ ST
- West Bengal Post-matric scholarship for SC/ ST/ OBC
- Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal
Aikyashree Scholarship Provider Details 2023-24
Different departments under the Government of West Bengal provide each scheme under the Aikyashree scholarship. The provider details for all the scholarships are given below:
S No. | Scholarship Scheme | Provider Name |
1. | Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal | Government of West Bengal |
2. | Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal | Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata |
3. | West Bengal Pre-matric scholarship for SC/ ST | Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal |
4. | West Bengal Post-matric scholarship for SC/ ST/ OBC | Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal |
5. | Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal | Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal |
Aikyashree Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
S No. | Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility Criteria |
1. |
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal |
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2. |
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal |
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3. |
West Bengal Pre-matric scholarship for SC/ ST |
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4. |
West Bengal Post-matric scholarship for SC/ ST/ OBC |
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5. |
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal |
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Aikyashree Scholarship Rewards and Benefits
The scholarship provides variable benefits for different schemes based on the category and financial needs of the candidates. The detailed scholarship benefits are explained below:
S No. | Scholarship Scheme | Scholarship Benefits |
1. |
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal |
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2. |
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal |
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3. |
West Bengal Pre-matric scholarship for SC/ ST |
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4. |
West Bengal Post-matric scholarship for SC/ ST/ OBC |
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5. |
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal |
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Aikyashree Scholarship Application Period
S No. | Scholarship Scheme | Application Period |
1. | Pre-matric scholarship | January 15, 2024 |
2. | Post-matric scholarship | March 31, 2024 |
3. | Merit-cum-means scholarship | March 31, 2024 |
4. | Swami Vivekananda merit-cum-means scholarship | March 31, 2024 |
5. | State government sponsored stipend under Talent Support Programme (TSP) scholarship | March 31, 2024 |
Aikyashree Scholarship Application Process
All schemes under the Aikyashree scholarship are applied online. The step-wise procedure to apply for the scholarship is explained below:
Step 1- Student Registration
- The applicant should visit the Aikyashree Scholarship official website.
- Click on the New Registration/ Student Registration tab.
- The registration form displayed should be filled in with all the personal details like name, district, contact number, email ID, bank details, etc.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed.
Step 2- Scheme Eligibility
- All the academic-related details, such as the current institution name, address, marks obtained in the previous qualifying examination, and annual family income, have to be filled in this step.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed.
Step 3- Students Registration
- After submitting all the information in the previous step, a list of all scholarship schemes based on the eligibility criteria is displayed. The applicants receive a temporary user ID for the application. Both the user ID and password will be sent to the email address entered in the previous step.
Step 4- Students Login
- The applicants should log in to the scholarship portal by using the user ID and password provided.
- They should fill in the details under the ‘Basic Information and Academic Information’ section. The bank account details should also be mentioned.
Step 5- Final Submission Online
- The candidate should verify all the entered details, and any corrections should be made at this stage.
- After verification, the applicant should ‘Submit’ the application.
Step 6- Offline Submission
- Post successful submission of the completed form; the applicant should take a printout of the same and submit it to the head of the institution along with all the supporting documents.
Aikyashree Scholarship Documents Required
The documents that have to be submitted along with the Aikyashree scholarship application form are:
- Passport size photograph
- Income certificate
- Community certificate
- Mark sheet of the previous academic year
- Fee receipt of the current course year
- Bank account details
- Residential/ Domicile certificate
Contact Details
- Toll-free number: 1800-120-2130
- Technical Helpdesk: 6290875550
- Scholarship Helpline Number: 8017071714, 033-4047468
- Email ID: scholarship.wbmdfc@gmail.com
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