Punjab Scholarship 2021: Check Scholarship Schemes, Last Date, Eligibility, Application Form

Punjab Scholarship 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for SC

• Students whose total family income does not exceed INR 2,50,000 per annum are eligible to apply for this Scholarship.
• Only those who have passed Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any other equivalent exams from a recognized University or Secondary Education board are considered eligible.
• The Scholarship can be received by students living in Punjab or residents of Punjab who are out of state. The candidate must have citizenship proof.
• Students pursuing any “recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses” can apply for the Scholarship. Training courses like AircraftMaintenance Courses, Private Pilot license Courses, training courses at the Military College, etc., are considered exceptions.
• If the candidate has completed their education in one professional field but wishes to continue in another, they will not be eligible.
• Students who are currently in high school cannot apply. It is only for those who opted for professional courses after the 10th.
• Only medical students pursuing post-graduation can apply, given they do not practice outside during the duration of their course.
• Siblings can all benefit from the scheme as everyone is allowed to apply without discrimination.

Eligibility criteria for OBC

• Students whose total family income from all sources does not exceed INR 1,00,000 per annum are eligible to apply for this Scholarship.
• Only those who have passed Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any other equivalent exams from a recognized University or Secondary Education board are considered eligible.
• The Scholarship can be received by OBC students whose certificates are registered in the state of Punjab. According to new guidelines, they may or may not be a resident of Punjab at the moment. However, the candidate must have citizenship proof.
• Students pursuing any “recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses” can apply for the Scholarship. Training courses like Aircraft Maintenance Courses, Private Pilot license Courses, training courses at the Military College, etc., are considered exceptions.
• Students who are currently in high school cannot apply. It is only for those who opted for professional courses after the 10th.
• Only medical students pursuing post-graduation can apply, given they do not practice outside during the duration of their course.
• Students who are opting for a correspondence course can also apply for this. They are entitled to receive a yearly allowance of Rs. 900/-.
• Up to two sons of the same parents can apply for the Scholarship. There are no such restrictions in the case of girls.

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