Uttarakhand Scholarship 2020 – Complete List, Eligibility, Key Dates

Uttarakhand Scholarship is run by the Social Welfare Department of Government of Uttarakhand to provide financial support to the students of the state coming from different strata of life to enable them to pursue their dream education without any financial constraint. Irrespective of the category to which you belong, the government has a Uttarakhand scholarship for you. These scholarships help students to pursue their education within or outside the state from reputed institutions.

Which are the scholarships available for Uttarakhand natives? What are their eligibility conditions? What is the scholarship amount? When and where can you apply for this scholarship? Are there any documents required to apply for these scholarships? This article covers answers to all these questions in detail.

Latest Update : Uttarakhand Scholarship

The applications for all Uttarakhand scholarships for the academic year 2020-21 has been announced. The last date to apply is 15th December 2020. Apply now through the National Scholarship Portal.

Uttarakhand Scholarship – The Complete List

The Social Welfare Department under the Government of Uttarakhand runs a number of scholarships for the students of Uttarakhand state. You can find a Uttarakhand scholarship for all classes, categories and age group. The table below contains the complete list of all Uttarakhand scholarships along with the tentative timeline in which you can apply for them. Find a scholarship matching your needs here and apply for them as per the specified timeline.

Detailed List of Uttarakhand Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Application Period*
1.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand	Between October and December
2.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Uttarakhand	Between October and December
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand	Between October and December
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December
6.	Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December
7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December
8.	Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students – Uttarakhand	Between October and December
9.	Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December

*The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Uttarakhand Scholarship – Key Eligibility

Are you a domicile or permanent resident of Uttarakhand state? If yes, then you surely are a contender for Uttarakhand scholarship. This is the primary eligibility criteria that you need to fulfil to be eligible for the scholarships. Besides this, there are several other conditions too, that you need to fulfil. These conditions majorly depend on your current class of study and the annual income of the family. Find out which are the eligibility criteria to be fulfilled for each Uttarakhand scholarship in the table below.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria of Uttarakhand Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility
1.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand	OBC	The students pursuing studies in class 11 or above can apply for this scholarship. They must have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1 Lakh.
2.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Uttarakhand	SC	The students who are pursuing their studies class 11 onwards are eligible for the scholarship. They must have passed their last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2.5 Lakh.
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand	ST	The scholarship is applicable for students studying in class 11 to the postdoctoral level who have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,50,000. The candidates who are already in receipt of any other scholarship are not eligible to apply.
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand	SC	The scholarship is open for students of class 1 to 10. It is mandatory to have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family for students of class 9 and 10 should not exceed INR 2 Lakh. There is no income limit for students of class 1 to 8.
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central Sector), Uttarakhand	OBC	The scholarship is open for students of class 1 to 10 who are studying at a recognised school within the state. They must have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 44,500.
6.	Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand	For all	The students with a disability who are studying in class 1 to 10 at a recognised school within or outside the state can apply for this scholarship. They must have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 24,000.
7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand	ST	The students of class 1 to 10 are eligible for this scholarship. They must be studying in a recognised school within the state and have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 2 Lakh from all sources (for students of class 9 and 10). For students of class 1 to 8, no income criteria are applicable.
8.	Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students – Uttarakhand	General	The students pursuing studies at post-matric level (class 11 to postdoctoral level) at an institution recognised by the government. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1 Lakh from all sources. The students pursuing their studies through distance learning or correspondence can also apply.
9.	Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector), Uttarakhand	Minority community	The students belonging to any of the following minority groups can apply – Christianity Muslim Jain Parsi Sikh Buddhism They must be studying in class 1 to 10 at a recognised institution within the state. They must have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family should be less than twice of current income slab of below poverty line.

Uttarakhand Scholarship – Application Process

Since all the scholarships are being offered by the Social Welfare Department of Government of Uttarakhand, the application process to follow for each Uttarakhand scholarship remains the same. You can apply for any of these scholarships online only through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), a one-stop scholarship application portal run by the Government of India. To apply for the scholarships, you need to primarily register on the NSP and then apply for the desired scholarship either under the pre-matric category or post-matric category.

Know step-by-step application procedure to apply on NSP at – NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL – A HUB FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS.

Uttarakhand Scholarship – Rewards

What is the scholarship amount each scholar will receive? How will the students get the scholarship? These are some major concerns that will come into your mind while talking about the scholarships? The amount of scholarship offered to students under each Uttarakhand scholarship may vary depending on your current level of study. Whether you are a student of class 1 or an undergraduate, the amount of financial assistance that you will receive through these scholarships is mentioned in detail in the table given below.

Award Details of Uttarakhand Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Award Details
1.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand	For hostellers – Up to INR 750 per month For day scholars – Up to INR 350 per month
2.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Uttarakhand	For hostellers – Up to INR 1200 per month For day scholars – Up to INR 550 per month
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand	For hostellers – Up to INR 1200 per month For day scholars – Up to INR 550 per month
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand	For students of class 1 to 5 – INR 600 per annum For students of class 6 to 8 – INR 720 per annum For students of class 9 to 10 (day scholars) – INR 1500 per annum For students of class 9 to 10 (hostellers) – INR 3500 per annum
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central Sector), Uttarakhand	For students of class 3 to 5 – INR 600 per annum For students of class 6 to 8 – INR 720 per annum For students of class 9 to 10 – INR 1000 per annum
6.	Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand	For class 1 to 5 students – INR 600 per annum For class 6 to 8 students – INR 960 per annum For class 9 to 10 students – INR 1700 per annum
7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand	For class 1 to 5 students – INR 600 per annum For class 6 to 8 students – INR 720 per annum For class 9 to 10 students (day scholars) – INR 1500 per annum For class 9 to 10 students (hostellers) – INR 3500 per annum
8.	Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students – Uttarakhand	The maintenance allowance of up to INR 750 per month (for hostellers) and INR 350 per month (for day scholars) for a total duration of 10 months Reader charges for blind students of up to INR 175 per month Study tour charges of up to INR 900 per annum Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Thesis typing as well as printing charges of up to INR 1000 (for research scholars)
9.	Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector), Uttarakhand	For class 1 to 5 students – INR 50 per month for up to 12 months For class 6 to 8 students – INR 80 per month for up to 12 months For class 9 to 10 students – INR 120 per month for up to 12 months

Uttarakhand Scholarship – Key Documents to Prepare

What are the important documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand scholarship application form? Though every scholarship has its own set of pre-requisites, some of the common documents that you need to prepare well before filling the application include –

1. Scanned copy of Aadhaar card or Aadhaar enrolment number
2. A passport size photograph
3. Domicile certificate
4. Caste certificate
5. Income certificate of parents/guardian
6. Proof for the availability of bank account in the name of the student or joint account with mother/father

List of State Scholarship portal are as follows:

Scholarships for Uttar Pradesh	UP Scholarship
Scholarships for Maharashtra	Mahadbt
Post Matric Scholarships disbursements through ePass	Epass Scholarship
Jnanabhumi online portal of Government of Andhra Pradesh	Jnanabhumi
scholarship portal of Jharkhand	E Kalyan Scholarship
Government of Madhya Pradesh, MP scholarships	MP Scholarship
Karnataka education board, ePASS Karnataka	Epass Karnataka Scholarship
TS epass scholarship is offrering by Telangana Govt	Telangana Epass
Scholarship Portal Government of Punjab	Punjab Scholarship
E-Grantz portal, Government of Kerala	E Grantz
Minorities under Government of Karnataka, GOKDOM	Gokdom
Oasis scholarship portal, West Bengal scholarships	Oasis Scholarship
Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal	CG Scholarship Portal
SJE Rajasthan Scholarship Portal, Government of Rajasthan	SJE Scholarship
Digital Gujarat scholarship, Government of Gujarat.	Gujarat Scholarship
HP ePass scholarship portal, Himachal Pradesh	HP Epass Scholarship
West Bengal Scholarship Schemes, West Bengal	West Bengal Scholarship
Government of Bihar Post-Matric scholarship SC/ST/BC/EBC	Bihar Scholarship
Scholarship for BC, MBC and Minorities, Govt of TamilNadu	TN Scholarship