Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022 – Complete List, Eligibility, Key Documents

Uttarakhand Scholarships is run by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand to provide financial support to the students of the state coming from different strata of society. The department aids the students, enabling them to pursue their dream education without any financial constraints. These scholarships help students to pursue their education within or outside the state from reputed institutions.

This article gives answers to the following questions:

Which are the scholarships available for Uttarakhand residents?
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?

Table Contents

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022 – Consolidated List
Consolidated List of Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022
Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022 – Key Eligibility
Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022– Application Process
Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022– Rewards
- Award Details of Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022
Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022 – Key Documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022 – Consolidated List

The Social Welfare Department under the Government of Uttarakhand runs a number of scholarships for the students of Uttarakhand state. One can find a suitable Uttarakhand scholarship for all classes, categories, and age groups. The table below comprises the complete list of all Uttarakhand scholarships along with the tentative timeline for which students can apply. Candidates can find a matching scholarship from the table below and apply for them within their specified timeline.

Consolidated List of Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022

S. No.	Scholarship Name	Timeline
1.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand	Between October and December
2.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central), Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
6.	Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
8.	Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
9.	Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022 – Key Eligibility

For all the domiciles or permanent residents of Uttarakhand state, here are the primary eligibility criteria that one needs to fulfill to be eligible for the scholarships. Besides this, there are several other conditions, which majorly depend on the student’s current class and the annual income of the family. Here are the respective eligibility criteria to be fulfilled for each Uttarakhand scholarship in the table below.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria of Uttarakhand Scholarships

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 classes 1 to 10. It is mandatory to have passed the last qualifying examination. The annual income of the family for students of classes 9 and 10 should not exceed INR 2 Lakh. There is no income limit for students of classes 1 to 8.
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central Sector), Uttarakhand	OBC	The scholarship is open for students of classes 1 to 10 who are studying at a recognized 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 classes 1 to 10 at a recognized 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 classes 1 to 10 at a recognized 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 below the poverty line.

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022– Application Process

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

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

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022– Rewards

The amount of scholarship offered to students under each Uttarakhand scholarship may vary depending on one’s current level of education. Whether one is a student of Class 1 or an undergraduate, the amount of financial assistance that one will receive through the scholarships is mentioned in detail in the table given below.

Award Details of Uttarakhand Scholarships 2022

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 Scholarships 2022 – Key Documents

The important documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand scholarship 2022 application form are:

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the amount of family income for Post matric OBC scholarship, Uttarakhand?

For Post matric OBC scholarship, Uttarakhand, the family must have a family income of not more than INR 1 lakh per annum.

What are the benefits of Post matric scholarship for EBC students?

Scholarship benefits are offered in the group-wise category: Hostellers would be awarded up to INR 750 and day scholars would receive up to INR 350 on a monthly basis, reader charges for blind students – up to INR 175 per month, study tour charges – Up to a maximum of INR 900 per annum, thesis typing/printing charges – Up to a maximum of INR 1,000 per annum.

What are the key documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand scholarship 2022 application forms?

The important documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand scholarship 2022 application form are a scanned copy of an Aadhaar card or Aadhaar enrolment number, a passport size photograph, domicile certificate, caste certificate, income certificate of parents/guardian, proof of the availability of a bank account in the name of the student or joint account with the mother/father.