While studying in college, fees, books and other educational requirements incur a lot of expenses. In such a situation, students can take advantage of government scholarship schemes to get financial help. Many schemes of the Central Government help the gifted students, boys and girls, of the North-Eastern States to pursue higher education. Under some of these scholarships, financial assistance ranging from Rs 12,000 to 20,000 per year is provided, while in some schemes, students pursuing degree and diploma courses are also benefited. Let’s learn about five major scholarship schemes for college students.

1. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship

These scholarships are for bright students studying in colleges and universities. Those who have secured 80 percent marks in the respective stream and whose annual family income is Rs. is less than 4.5 lakhs they can apply for this. Under the scheme, every year in the first three years Rs. 12,000 and in the fourth and fifth years Rs. 20,000 annual scholarship is awarded.

2. EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship

This scheme is for the gifted students who have completed their studies from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Students taking admission in any college or higher educational institution after completing higher secondary education can avail this benefit. Through Vidyanjali Foundation’s CSR Fund, assistance is provided to deserving students in obtaining scholarships.

3. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme

This University Grants Commission (UGC) scheme is for students from North-Eastern states. Eligible students studying in first year of undergraduate (UG) degree course in recognized institutions can apply for this. Its objective is to provide financial assistance to the students of the North-Eastern region for higher educational purposes.

4. AICTE Success Scholarship

Under the successful scheme of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), students taking admission in first year of degree or diploma course in recognized institutions can apply. In which a scholarship of Rs 18,000 is given to degree course students and Rs 12,000 to diploma course students every year.

5. AICTE Pragati Scholarship

This scheme is for girl students pursuing technical education. Students taking admission in first or second year of degree or diploma course can apply for this. For this, the annual income of the family should not exceed 8 lakh rupees.

Where do you get the information?

Before applying for the scholarship, please check the relevant scheme eligibility, required documents and application date. For more information visit the official website of the concerned government department, UGC or AICTE. Along with this, students can get help in reducing the cost of study by choosing the right plan according to their ability.