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 | October 31, 2022 |
Awarded by the Government of West Bengal and its subsidiary boards, the Aikyashree scholarship is for meritorious students of the state studying at school and college level. It is provided by the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) to the minority students 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 post-matric Aikyashree scholarship is October 31st, 2022 (tentatively).
Table of Contents
- Aikyashree Scholarship Program Types
- Provider Details
- Aikyashree Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Rewards and Benefits
- Application Period
- Aikyashree Scholarship Application Process
- Documents Required
- Contact Details
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Aikyashree Scholarship Program Types
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
Each scheme under the Aikyashree scholarship is provided by different departments under the Government of West Bengal. 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
The main eligibility criteria to avail the scholarship is that the student should be a domicile of West Bengal state. The other required criteria to apply for the scholarship is listed below:
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 need 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
The applicants should apply for the scholarship before the deadline as they are open only for a limited time period. The tentative dates for the scholarships are given below:
S No. | Scholarship Scheme | Application Period** |
1. | Pre-matric scholarship | October 31st, 2022 |
2. | Post-matric scholarship | October 31st, 2022 |
3. | Merit-cum-means scholarship | October 31st, 2022 |
4. | Swami Vivekananda merit-cum-means scholarship | October 31st, 2022 |
5. | State government sponsored stipend under Talent Support Programme (TSP) scholarship | October 31st, 2022 |
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, annual family income, etc 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.
- He/ she 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 correction 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: [email protected]
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The Aikyashree Scholarship Scheme is fully funded from the state budget for the financial year 2019-20. Different pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means scholarships are available for the students' disbursal.