1. Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Eligibility: Students pursuing higher education (undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses) with a family income below a certain threshold.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students based on merit.
Benefit: Varies depending on the course and level of education. Typically, it covers tuition fees and other academic expenses.
Application: Through the official portal (Click).
2. Kanyashree Prakalpa
Eligibility: Girls between 13-18 years of age, enrolled in school or higher secondary education.
Purpose: To encourage education among girls and delay their marriage.
Benefit: A financial grant of Rs. 25,000 for girls who remain unmarried till the age of 18 and continue their education.
Application: Available online through the official Kanyashree portal (Click).
3. Pre-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC Students)
Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC students from Class 9 to 10.
Purpose: To promote education among students from backward communities at the pre-matric level.
Benefit: Rs. 150 to Rs. 500 per month depending on the class and category of the student.
Application: Through the WBMDFC portal (Click).
4. Post-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC Students)
Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC students pursuing education beyond Class 10.
Purpose: To support students from backward communities in continuing their education.
Benefit: Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000 per month depending on the course and category of the student.
Application: Online application through the WBMDFC portal (Click).
5. West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) Scholarships
Eligibility: Students from minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains) for pre-matric and post-matric levels.
Purpose: To encourage the education of minority community students.
Benefit: Rs. 1000 to Rs. 3000 per month for students based on their academic level.
Application: Via the WBMDFC website (Click).
6. Rajarshi Tandon Scholarship
Eligibility: Students of West Bengal pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
Purpose: Merit-based scholarship to support students in higher education.
Benefit: Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000 depending on the academic level and course.
Application: Available online, through the state’s official scholarship portal.
7. Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana
Eligibility: Students who have performed well in their Class 10 or 12 exams.
Purpose: To recognize and reward academic excellence.
Benefit: Rs. 10,000 for students with exceptional marks in their board exams.
Application: Applications through the official West Bengal education portal.
8. Madhyamik & Uchchomadhyamik (Class 10 & 12) Scholarships
Eligibility: Students who excel in Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
Purpose: To encourage continued academic achievement.
Benefit: Varies depending on the marks scored, typically Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000.
Application: Through the official portals of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) or Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE).
9. Talimul Quran Scholarship
Eligibility: Muslim students studying in madrasas.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for students in religious institutions.
Benefit: Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000 per month.
Application: Application can be made through the WBMDFC.
10. E-Kalyan (OBC, SC, ST, and Minority Scholarships)
Eligibility: Students from OBC, SC, ST, and minority communities pursuing higher education.
Purpose: To assist in the higher education of students from backward communities.
Benefit: Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000 per month depending on the level of education.
Application: Through the West Bengal E-Kalyan portal (Click).
11. Scholarship for Disabled Students
Eligibility: Students with disabilities, pursuing education at different levels.
Purpose: To provide financial support to disabled students for their educational needs.
Benefit: Rs. 1000 to Rs. 3000 per month depending on the disability and level of education.
Application: Available through the WBMDFC and state government disability welfare portals.
12. Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for Students
Eligibility: Students facing financial hardship due to natural calamities or other personal tragedies.
Purpose: To provide immediate financial assistance to students in distress.
Benefit: Varies depending on the severity of the financial distress; typically, one-time financial aid of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000.
Application: Applications can be submitted to the local authorities.