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

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Aikyashree is a scholarship programme run by the West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC), which aims to help eligible West Bengal students (at both the high school and college levels). The Government of West Bengal and its subsidiary boards run the Aikyashree Scholarship programme, which provides financial aid to excellent, deserving, and disadvantaged students in the state to help them continue their education.

Aikyashree scholarship is an initiative to provide financial aid to students from low-income families and minority groups. It is one of the most beneficial programmes run by the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation, which promotes and finances brilliant students.

This is a top scholarship gateway for students from WB minority. Through the WBMDFC Aikyashree Scholarship Portal, students from Class 1 to PhD can apply for several WB Government scholarship schemes. WBMDFC established the Aikyashree Scholarship Program in West Bengal to provide additional socio-economic benefits and educational possibilities to minority students (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains).

The Aikyashree scholarship is fully financed by the West Bengal State Government and covers all of the deserving candidates' tuition expenditures. The financial assistance includes dormitory expenses as well as free school and college tuition for deserving children.

Aikyashree Scholarship: Eligibility Criteria

Distinct categories of Aikyashree scholarships have different eligibility requirements. Students must apply for scholarships according to their educational level.

West Bengal Pre-matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students

The student must fall into one of two categories: SC or ST.
The student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
He or she must be a Class 9 or 10 student.
The student's annual household income should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs.

West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship

For candidates belonging to either SC, ST or OBC category.
The student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
Students in Class 11, 12, Graduation, or Post Graduation are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The student's annual family income should not exceed Rs. 1 lakh for OBC students, Rs. 2 lakhs for SC students, and Rs. 2.5 lakh for ST students.

Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal

Only female candidates are eligible.
The student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
Candidates must have completed Class 12th from any recognized board.
The student must wish to pursue studies in the fields of engineering, medicine, or basic science at a reputable West Bengal university.

Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)

The student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
The student must be studying in Class 11/12(must have secured at least 75% marks in class 10th) or candidate must be pursuing graduation in Engineering, Medical, or Technical/Professional fields(must have secured at least 75% marks in class 12th), If they are not taking regular Undergraduate or Postgraduate level degree courses.
The annual family income of the student should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh.
This grant is open to students pursuing M.Phil. and doctoral degrees at state-supported schools.
The scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students based on merit and financial need.

Hindi Scholarship, West Bengal

The student must be a resident of West Bengal.
Candidate must be from a state that does not speak Hindi.
The student must have received at least 60% in the last qualifying exam, with Hindi as one of the topics, in the first trial.
The student must have completed one of the following degree programmes: Madhyamik, higher secondary, graduation, postgraduate, or any other degree programme that is similar.

Aikyashree Scholarship: Benefits

The West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation offers a number of scholarship opportunities (WBMDFC). This business, on the other hand, has chosen to establish the Aikyashree scholarship in order to provide financial assistance to students from minority communities such as Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsee, and Jain. Apart from this, the Aikyashree scholarship programme was established for a variety of reasons.

With the help of education, pupils can become financially self-sufficient.
Develop programmes to empower women from underrepresented communities.
Make school loans available to disadvantaged and deserving students so that they can continue their studies.
Encourage students to participate in training programmes that will help them develop and improve their abilities.

Aikyashree Scholarship: How to apply?

Students can use the online portal to apply for all the scholarships.

West Bengal Pre- Matric Scholarship	The application can be sent via the portal http://oasis.gov.in/
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship	The application can be sent via the portal http://oasis.gov.in/
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal	The application can be sent via the portal https://jbnsts.ac.in/
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)	The application can be received via the portal www.wbmdfcscholarship.gov.in or https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

Note: Applications for Hindi Scholarship Scheme can only be sent offline. The application can be sent offline to the address - Scholarship & Stipend Section of Education, Directorate, West Bengal.

Application Process

Step 1- Registration

Visit the official website of WBMDFC portal or directly click on Aikyashree Scholarship portal.
Click on the New Registration
Enter all the necessary details
Submit and proceed.

Step 2- Scheme Eligibility

In the scheme eligibility column on the homepage, fill in the following information: present institution, location, class or course name, last exam passed, board name, year of passing the last exam, percentage marks earned, annual family income, and email ID
Submit & Proceed

Step 3- Registration Completion

Use the temporary user ID and password to login into the portal. (Password will be sent to you by email)

Step 4- Student Login

Login with Your User ID and Password on the Student Log-In window.

Enter all the required details like Basic Information, Academic Information, Bank Account Information.

Step 5- Submit.

Documents Required

Self-certified community certificate
Income certificate
Fee receipt of the current course year
Self-attested certificate of previous year’s mark sheet
Residential/Domicile certificate
Bank account details
Passport size photo of the applicant

Aikyashree Scholarship FAQs

Ques. What is the helpline number to get the queries resolved for Aikyashree scholarship?

Ans. For Aikyashree Scholarship, students can contact the authorities through the WBMDFC Helpline. The following are the contact information:

WhatsApp number – 8017071714
Helpline number (landline) – 033-4047468
Email address – wbmdfc@gmail.com
Toll-free number – 1800-120-2130
Technical Helpdesk – 6290875550

Ques. Is it possible for students from other states to apply for this scholarship?

Ans. No, students from other states are not eligible for this award. The sole exception is the ‘Hindi Scholarship Scheme,' which is open to students from other states who are present West Bengal residents.

Ques. What is the percentage criteria for Aikyashree Scholarship?

Ans. Candidates must have received a minimum of 50% in their most recent yearly test, 75 % in secondary school, 53 % for honors in any postgraduate course, and 55 % in any professional programme.

Ques. Who can apply for Aikyashree Scholarship?

Ans. This award is only open to students from minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, and Parsees. Students in grades 1 through PhD are eligible to apply for this grant.

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