Aikyashree Scholarship 2024 is a scheme launched by the state government of West Bengal which is regulated by WBMDFC. The scheme came into existence to provide financial aid to the underprivileged students of the state who belong to the minority category. Students from financially unstable households can apply for any of the scholarship programs launched under this scheme. This article brings you all the details about the Aikyashree Scholarship.
The Aikyashree scholarship schemes offer support for education to students in need. The students may submit the applications online. The scheme also provides an opportunity for students to participate in many workshops and gain experience. The students who have previously received the scholarships have achieved success in their careers. The scheme includes five different scholarships, details of which are mentioned further in this article.
Aikyashree Scholarship 2024 Summary
Launched By
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Name of the Scholarship Program
Aikyashree Scholarship
Ministry Name
Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department Govt. Of West Bengal
Launched in state
West Bengal
Launched for
Students belonging to Minority Community (Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Muslim, Parsi & Christian)
Name of Department
Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department
Class 1 to Class 10 students can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship amount ranges from RS. 150 to RS.750 per month. Selected students get an additional Ad hoc Reward of up to Rs. 1000 per year along with the scholarship amount.
West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship
Class 11 & 12, Graduation, and Post-graduation students can apply for this scholarship. This scholarship offers financial aid to SC, ST, and OBC students. The scholarship amount ranges from RS.160 to RS.1200 per month.
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal
This scholarship is only for female students. The scholarship is offered to students who have qualified for class-12 from any board in West Bengal. Female students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Basic Science/Engineering/Medicine at any institute in West Bengal can apply for this scholarship. Students will get RS.3000 per month, if eligible. Students also get a yearly book grant of RS.2000.
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)
This is a merit-cum-means scholarship. This scholarship is for Technical and Professional candidates. Financial support of up to RS.8000 per month is given to students depending on the level of education or program. This scholarship’s distribution is subject to the student’s academic advantage and financial need.
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal
This scholarship is offered to support the Hindi language students in Non-Hindi speaking states like West Bengal. Students studying in higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research level courses (M.Phil., PhD or M.Lit. etc.) can apply for this scholarship. Aikyashree scholarship amount ranges from RS.300 to RS.1000 per month in this program.
Aikyashree Scholarship 2024 Important Dates
Scholarship
Start Date
Last Date
Pre-matric scholarship (for meritorious students from class 1 to class 10)
To be notified
To be notified
Pre-matric scholarship (for meritorious students from class 11 to PhD)
To be notified
To be notified
Merit-cum-Means scholarship (for technical and professional courses)
