The West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) invites online applications from meritorious students belonging to Minority communities such as Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsees, and Jain for the academic year 2023-24. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor and meritorious students to enable them to pursue professional or technical courses at the degree or post-graduate level.
WBMDFC is a Statutory Corporation under the State Government of West Bengal with the vision of making socio-economic developments for the people who belong to the minority community. And to implement and monitor sponsored schemes as well as economic schemes. Students, who have been admitted to any Government recognized college pursue technical/professional courses. The scholarship is dependent on the satisfactory progress and conduct of the scholar.
Eligible students are required to apply online only on the Aikyashree official scholarship portal at www.wbmdfc.org. Applicants should be Indian citizens and permanent residents of West Bengal. 30th October 2023 is the last date for submission of online applications for fresh as well as renewal of scholarships by the students.
There are various schemes and programs provided by WBMDFC and some of them are the Aikyashree merit-cum-means scholarship, Aikyashree post-matric scholarship, Aikyashree post-matric scholarship, and Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means, State Govt. Sponsored stipend under Talent Support Programme, and educational loan.
WBMDFC Scholarship Schemes Overview:
Organization Name: West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Contact Address: WBMDFC Amber, DD-27/E, Salt Lake City, Sector – 1 Kolkata – 700 064, West Bengal
Aikyashree Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
Only a candidate domiciled in West Bengal will be eligible.
The student must have passed the last examination with at least 50% marks (except for class 1).
A student is eligible for a scholarship from any source only.
Students pursuing courses through distance mode are not eligible.
One mobile number can be used for the registration of one application only. However, in the case of pre-matric scholarship, a maximum of two applications can be filed through one mobile number.
After submitting the online application, the applicant must take a printout of the same and submit it to the concerned institute along with a photocopy of the bank passbook containing bank account no, IFSC code, and a self-declaration of annual family income.
1. Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship:
Students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and technical courses in recognized institutions in West Bengal, affiliated with any recognized university. However, students domiciled in West Bengal and pursuing their courses in any of the listed institutions only like IIT, IIM, NIT, NIFT, IIFT, etc. in or outside West Bengal are also eligible.
Students of the listed institutes will get reimbursement of the tuition fees.
The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs.2.5 lakhs.
For pursuing courses (professional or technical) at the undergraduate or postgraduate level scholarship amount ranges from Rs.22,000 to Rs.33,000 pa.
2. Aikyashree Post Matric Scholarship:
Students pursuing higher secondary, ITI, Diploma, Graduation, Post Graduation, M.Phil. B.Ed, etc. from recognized institutions in West Bengal.
The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed 2 lakhs.
It is compulsory that students should have at least 50% marks in the previous exam.
Scholarship amount ranges from 10.200 to 316,500 p.a., subject to actuals.
3. Aikyashree Pre-Matric Scholarship:
Students studying from classes I-X in recognized institutions in West Bengal.
The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed 2 lakhs.
Scholarship amount ranges from 1,100 to 11,000 pa, subject to actuals.
How to Apply for Aikyashree Scholarship Online 2023-24?
Click on the “New Registration” or “Student Registration” option.
Fill in the required details, including your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email address, and choose a password. Remember to keep your password safe.
After filling in the details, click on the “Submit” or “Register” button.
Step 2: Login:
Once you’ve registered successfully, return to the main page.
Click on the “Student’s Login” option.
Enter your registered email/username and password to log in.
Step 3: Complete the Scholarship Application:
After logging in, you will be directed to your dashboard.
Select the scholarship for which you wish to apply. Fill in the required details, such as personal information, academic details, and income details.
Upload the necessary documents, such as a recent passport-size photograph, mark sheets, and income certificate.
Verify all the information you’ve provided and make any necessary corrections.
Finally, submit your application.
Step 4: Application Verification:
Your application will go through a verification process by the concerned authorities.
You may be required to visit your institution with the printed application form and supporting documents for verification.
Once your application is verified, it will be approved, and you will receive an acknowledgment.
Step 5: Check the Scholarship Status:
You can check the status of your scholarship application on the Aikyashree Scholarship Portal at any time. You’ll be able to see if your application has been approved and when you can expect to receive the scholarship amount.
Last Date:
31st October 2023 is the last date to apply Aikyashree Scholarship Online.
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