Financial problems are a major barricade for the students who wish to pursue higher studies. To support the students of Uttarakhand with their higher studies, various scholarship schemes are offered by the Government as well as certain private organizations. Candidates can apply for these scholarships based on their need and eligibility. Check out the important details related to various Uttarakhand Scholarship 2024 schemes from this article below.
Eligibility for availing Scholarship in Uttarakhand
The basic eligibility to apply for the Uttarakhand Scholarship programs is mentioned below:
- First and foremost, only the candidates belonging to the state of Uttarakhand are eligible for these scholarship programs.
- Students of Uttarakhand pursuing their studies in different states can also apply for certain scholarships.
- For the scholarships offered on the basis of category, only the candidates belonging to the category who can produce the community certificate should apply.
- For more precise eligibility criteria, the candidates are suggested to visit the website of the concerned organization.
How to apply for Uttarakhand Sate Scholarship 2024
Candidates will be able to apply for the Uttarakhand Government Scholarship by visiting the official website of National Scholarship Portal or the website of the concerned department, as applicable.
For Private Scholarship in Uttarakhand, the candidates need to visit the official website of the granting organization to complete the application process.
List of Uttarakhand Scholarship 2024
Uttarakhand Sate Government Scholarship
A list of Government scholarship in Uttarakhand for pre matric and post matric students is provided below. Candidates who meet the basic eligibility for the specified scholarships can apply for the same.
Pre – Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State Sector) – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
ST students of class 1 to 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 600 to 3500 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Pre – Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State Sector 50% and Central Sector 50%) – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
OBC students of class 1 to 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 600 to 1000 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Pre – Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State Sector) – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
SC students of class 1 to 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 600 to 3500 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Pre – Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (State Sector) – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Minority Welfare Department, Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
Minority students of class 1 to 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
Class 1 to 5: INR 50 p.m.
Class 6 to 8: INR 80 p.m.
Class 9 & 10: INR 120 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
3rd week of January |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Uttarakhand state govt. |
Pre – Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector) – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students of class 1 to 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 600 to 3500 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Uttarakhand state govt. |
Pre – Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Center Sector) – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
ST students of class 1 to 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 600 to 3500 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Pre – Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Center Sector) – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
SC students of class 1 to 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 600 to 3500 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Post – Matric Scholarship for OBC Students – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
OBC students who wish to pursue degree/ diploma courses |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 230 to 1200 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Post – Matric Scholarship for ST Students – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
ST students who wish to pursue degree/ diploma courses with family annual income less than 2.5 lakh |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 230 to 1200 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Post – Matric Scholarship for EBC Students – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
General candidates with family annual income less than 1 lakh hoping to pursue degree/ non-degree courses |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 160 to 750 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Post – Matric Scholarship for SC Students – Uttarakhand
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
SC students who wish to pursue degree/ diploma courses |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 230 to 1200 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible candidates will be given scholarships |
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes Postgraduate Scholarships
| Scholarship granting organization |
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
SC/ ST students of class 10 with family annual income less than 2.5 lakhs for SC candidates and Rs. 2 lakhs for ST candidates |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 230 to 1200 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
Mid week of December |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Uttarakhand state govt. |
Online Scholarship for Engineering Students
| Scholarship granting organization |
Welfare Department of CCB |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students selected for admission into engineering colleges affiliated to State Technical/Professional University |
| Scholarship amount |
Up to 60% of the applicable tuition fee |
| Selection criteria |
On the basis of means and merit combined |
Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana
| Scholarship granting organization |
Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Eligibility criteria |
Girl students of class 12 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 50,000 |
| Application deadline |
Last week of September |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Uttarakhand state govt. |
Other Scholarship in Uttarakhand
Certain scholarships offered by the Central Government and private organizations that can be availed by the students of Uttarakhand are listed below. Check out basic details related to Uttarakhand Private Scholarships below.
National Merit Scholarship Scheme
| Scholarship granting organization |
MHRD, Department of Higher Education |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students of class 6 to 12 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 1000 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
Mid week of November |
| Selection criteria |
Board merits |
Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme
| Scholarship granting organization |
Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students in first year of their graduate degree with annual family income less than 3.5 lakhs |
| Scholarship amount |
Reimbursement of tuition fee |
| Application deadline |
Last week of September |
| Selection criteria |
Selection test |
Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship
| Scholarship granting organization |
K. C. Mahindra Education Trust |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students with a first class degree or equivalent diploma wishing to pursue PG course |
| Scholarship amount |
Up to INR 8 lakhs |
| Application deadline |
Last week of March |
| Selection criteria |
On the basis of merit |
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education
| Scholarship granting organization |
Department of Science And Technology |
| Eligibility criteria |
Candidates studying in B.Sc, B.Sc Hons., BS or Int. M.Sc/ MS |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 80000 |
| Application deadline |
Last week of December |
| Selection criteria |
Merit in class 12th board exams |
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