Mizoram
National Merit Cum Means Scholarship
Main benefit
Scholarship of Rs.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Category: EWS
- Work: Student
About
The objective of the scheme is to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weakersections to class VIII and encourage them to continue their studies at the secondary stage. Scholarship of Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs.1000/- per month) per student is awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to selected students every year for study in classes from IX to XII Students studying in recognized Govt / Govt Aided/Local Body/Corporate School.
Benefits
- Scholarship of Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs.1000/- per month) per student is awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to selected students every year for study in classes from IX to XII Students studying in recognized Govt / Govt Aided/Local Body/Corporate School
Who can apply
- The students shall have a minimum of 55 % marks or an equivalent grade in the Class VII examination for appearing in the selection test for the award of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students). The students should be studying as regular students in Government, Government-aided, and local body schools.
- Scholastic Aptitude Test may consist of 90 multiple-choice questions covering subjects namely, science, social studies, and mathematics as taught in classes VII and VIII
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online
- 1
Normally application is open from July- September online in National Scholarship Portal in https://scholarships.gov.in/
- 2
Printout of online application along with documents mentioned above mustbe submitted to the School for verification online.
Common questions
What is the amount of the scholarship?
The scholarship amount is up to Rs. 10,000 per annum for day scholars and up to Rs. 12,000 per annum for students staying in hostels.
Is the scholarship renewable every year?
Yes, the scholarship is renewable every year, subject to the satisfactory performance of the student in the previous year's examination.
How are the candidates selected for the scholarship?
The selection of candidates for the scholarship is based on merit and the number of scholarships available.
Who can apply for the National Merit cum Means Scholarship in Mizoram?
Students who belong to economically weaker sections of society and are studying at the secondary or higher secondary level are eligible to apply for the scholarship. They must have scored at least 55% marks ( Relaxation for sC/ST upto 5%) in the previous final examination and their annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs
How can I apply for the scholarship?
Students can apply for the scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in/) or the Mizoram State Scholarship Portal (https://scholarship.mizoram.gov.in/). The application process usually starts in the month of July every year
Official links
scholarships.gov.in/StepSimilar schemes
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