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This scholarship offers ₹1,000 per month for 10 months to bright students from Uttarakhand. It's for Class Read More... 8 students who excel in an eligibility test and are not selected for another scholarship. Read less

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The Government of Uttarakhand, through its Secondary Education Department, offers the Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship. This scheme aims to support bright young minds in the state who show academic promise.

What Is This Scheme?

The Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship is designed to help meritorious students in Uttarakhand. It provides financial aid to those who appear for an eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship is specifically for students who perform well but don't secure the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship. It's a way to encourage and reward consistent academic effort.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scholarship is for students studying in Class 8 across Uttarakhand. They need to be enrolled in government, local body, or government-aided schools. It's crucial that these students are residents of Uttarakhand and have shown good performance in their Class 7 exams. The scheme also considers students from reserved categories with slightly relaxed marks.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The primary goal is to ensure that financial background doesn't hinder the education of talented students. By providing monthly support, the scheme helps students continue their studies without worrying too much about expenses. It also promotes healthy competition among students to perform better academically. Recognizing and rewarding merit is key to building a strong future for the state.

Objective

This scholarship offers ₹1,000 per month for 10 months to bright students from Uttarakhand. It's for Class 8 students who excel in an eligibility test and are not selected for another scholarship.

Benefits

Reimbursement of tuition fees paid to the tutor, with the exact amount to be decided by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

A 50% subsidy (refund) on the cost of a blowing instrument (Saxophone, Trumpet, or Clarinet), based on the value of a medium-priced instrument.

Appropriate financial support for students to register and get themselves certified by institutions such as Trinity College or Royal School of Music.

To cover tuition costs incurred for learning blowing instruments vital for Tiatr music.

To reduce the financial burden of purchasing an essential blowing instrument, making learning more accessible.

To support the pursuit of advanced musical qualifications and professional certification.

Conditions:*The student must complete the full course.*The refund is subject to the availability of funds.*The chosen tutor should maintain a record of attendance for the students and submit it to the Tiatr Academy of Goa.*Students must undergo periodical tests to verify their performance, and those unable to cope with the syllabus or found not serious may be terminated after evaluation.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
You should be an enrolled student in Class 8.
Your school must be a government, local body, or government-aided institution within Uttarakhand. (Note: Central government schools and residential schools are not included).
You need to have successfully passed your Class 7 annual exams with at least 50% marks.
If you belong to a reserved category, the minimum passing marks requirement for Class 7 is 40%.
There is no income ceiling for your parents or guardians.
The scholarship is awarded for four years, covering your studies from Class 9 to Class 12.

How To Apply

Students interested in the scholarship can get the application form from the office of their Block Education Officer (BEO).
Alternatively, the form can be downloaded from the official websites:
- School Education Department: https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in
- SCERT Uttarakhand: https://scert.uk.gov.in
The application period is usually between September and October.
Once filled, submit the completed application form to the Principal of your school.
After submission, the Block Education Officer will issue admit cards for the examination. You can collect your admit card from your school or the BEO's office.
The scholarship eligibility test is held annually in January.

Documents Required

A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant.
Applicant's Aadhaar Card for identity verification.
Marksheet of Class 7 examination, showing your performance.
Caste Certificate, if you belong to a reserved category.
Income Certificate of your parents or guardians.
Residence Certificate to confirm you are a resident of Uttarakhand.
Disability Certificate, if the applicant has any disability.

FAQ’s

What academic score do I need from Class 7 to be considered?

You need to have passed your Class 7 annual exams with a minimum of 50% marks. For students belonging to reserved categories, the requirement is 40% marks.

How do I get the application form for the scholarship?

You can get the application form from your Block Education Officer's office. You can also download it from the official websites of the School Education Department (https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in) or SCERT Uttarakhand (https://scert.uk.gov.in).

Can I apply if my parents' income is high?

Yes, there is no upper limit on the annual income of parents or guardians for this scholarship. Everyone is eligible based on merit and other criteria.

When does the scholarship examination take place?

The scholarship eligibility test is conducted every year in the month of January.

How many students get this scholarship each year?

A total of 475 students are awarded this scholarship annually. This includes five students from each of the 95 development blocks in Uttarakhand who qualify based on the eligibility test results and are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.

What documents do I need to submit with my application?

You'll need a passport-sized photo, Aadhaar Card, Class 7 marksheet, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Parents' Income Certificate, Residence Certificate, and a Disability Certificate (if applicable).

Is there any fee to apply for this scholarship or take the exam?

No, there are no charges or fees for obtaining the application form or appearing for the scholarship examination.

Which schools are eligible for students to apply from?

Students from government, local body, or government-aided schools in Uttarakhand are eligible. Central government schools and residential schools are excluded from this scheme.

What is the monthly scholarship amount and for how long will I receive it?

Selected students will receive ₹1,000 per month for 10 months each year. This scholarship is provided for a total of four years, from Class 9 up to Class 12, as long as you meet the continuing conditions.

Where should I submit my filled application form?

After filling out the application form, you should submit it to the Principal of the school where you are currently studying.

How are the scholarship winners chosen?

The selection is based on the results of the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship goes to the top five students from each development block who performed well but were not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.