Uttarakhand Scholarships 2023 – 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:

• What scholarships are available for residents of Uttarakhand?
• 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?

Uttarakhand Scholarships – 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

Scholarship Name	Timeline
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand	Between October and December
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Uttarakhand	Between October and December
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand	Between October and December
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central), Uttarakhand 2021-22	Between October and December
Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December
Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Uttarakhand	Between October and December
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector), Uttarakhand	Between October and December

Uttarakhand Scholarships – Key Eligibility

For all the domiciles or permanent residents of Uttarakhand state, here are the primary eligibility criteria that one needs to fulfil 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

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Award Details

• For hostellers – Up to INR 750 per month
• For day scholars – Up to INR 350 per month

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students who are pursuing their studies from 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.

Award Details

• For hostellers – Up to INR 1200 per month
• For day scholars – Up to INR 550 per month

Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is applicable to 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.
• Candidates who are already in receipt of any other scholarship are not eligible to apply.

Award Details

• For hostellers – Up to INR 1200 per month
• For day scholars – Up to INR 550 per month

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Award Details

• For students of Classes 1 to 5 – INR 600 per annum
• For students of Classes 6 to 8 – INR 720 per annum
• For students of Classes 9 to 10 (day scholars) – INR 1500 per annum
• For students of Classes 9 to 10 (hostellers) – INR 3500 per annum

Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Award Details

• For students of Classes 3 to 5 – INR 600 per annum
• For students of Classes 6 to 8 – INR 720 per annum
• For students of Classes 9 to 10 – INR 1000 per annum

Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Award Details

• For Classes 1 to 5 students – INR 600 per annum
• For Classes 6 to 8 students – INR 960 per annum
• For Classes 9 to 10 students – INR 1700 per annum

Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students of Classes 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 Classes 9 and 10).
• For students of classes 1 to 8, no income criteria are applicable.

Award Details

• For Classes 1 to 5 students – INR 600 per annum
• For Classes 6 to 8 students – INR 720 per annum
• For Classes 9 to 10 students (day scholars) – INR 1500 per annum
• For Classes 9 to 10 students (hostellers) – INR 3500 per annum

Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students – Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students pursuing studies at the 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.

Award Details

• 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)

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 per cent State Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Award Details

• For Classes 1 to 5 students – INR 50 per month for up to 12 months
• For Classes 6 to 8 students – INR 80 per month for up to 12 months
• For Classes 9 to 10 students – INR 120 per month for up to 12 months

Uttarakhand Scholarships – 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 – Key Documents 

The important documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand Scholarship 2022 application form are –

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 of the availability of a bank account in the name of the student or a joint account with the mother/father

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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.