Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program 2023-24
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Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program is an initiative of Buddy4Study India Foundation to support students with disabilities, transgender students, first-generation learners, orphans, single-parent children, and sportspersons to help them cover their educational/sports expenses and enable them to fulfill their dreams. Under this program, students who are currently studying in Class 9 to 12, graduation, or postgraduation courses; and sportspersons are eligible to apply for a scholarship of up to INR 24,000 to cover their academic/sports expenses. Moreover, the students will be informed about other relevant scholarship programs available on Buddy4Study platform. The students will also receive expert mentorship sessions from B4S employees.
Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program for Transgender Students
Deadline31-Dec-2023 Eligibility Read More- Transgender students studying in Class 9-12, graduation, or postgraduation.
- Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
- The annual family income of the applicant must be less than INR 6 lakh.
- Open only for Indian citizens.
- Children/wards of Buddy4Study employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits: - For Class 9 to 12 students: INR 15,000
- For Graduation students: INR 18,000
- For Postgraduation students: INR 24,000
Additional benefits:
- The students will also be informed about other relevant scholarship programs available for transgender students.
- The students will also receive expert mentorship sessions from B4S employees.
Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program for Students with Disabilities
Deadline31-Dec-2023 Eligibility Read More- Students having 40% disability or more.
- Applicants must be studying in Class 9-12, graduation, or postgraduation courses.
- Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
- The annual family income of the applicant must be less than INR 6 lakh.
- Open only for Indian citizens.
- Children/wards of Buddy4Study employees are not eligible.
Benefits: - For Class 9 to 12 students: INR 15,000
- For Graduation students: INR 18,000
- For Postgraduation students: INR 24,000
Additional benefits:
- The students will also be informed about other relevant scholarship programs available for transgender students.
- The students will also receive expert mentorship sessions from B4S employees.
Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program for First-Generation Learners
Deadline31-Dec-2023 Eligibility Read More- Students whose parents are non-graduates and are daily wage earners, drivers, farmers, gardeners, plumbers, electricians, security guards, etc.
- Applicants must be studying in Class 9-12, graduation, or postgraduation courses.
- Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
- The annual family income of the applicant must be less than INR 3 lakh.
- Open only for Indian citizens.
- Children/wards of Buddy4Study employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits: - For Class 9 to 12 students: INR 15,000
- For Graduation students: INR 18,000
- For Postgraduation students: INR 24,000
Additional benefits:
- The students will also be informed about other relevant scholarship programs available for transgender students.
- The students will also receive expert mentorship sessions from B4S employees.
Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program for Orphans & Single-Parent Children
Deadline31-Dec-2023 Eligibility Read More- Students who have lost either or both of their parents.
- Applicants must be studying in Class 9-12, graduation, or postgraduation courses.
- Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
- For single-parent children, the annual family income must be less than INR 6 lakh whereas for orphans, the annual income of their guardian must be less than INR 3 lakh.
- Open only for Indian citizens.
- Children/wards of Buddy4Study employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits: - For Class 9 to 12 students: INR 15,000
- For Graduation students: INR 18,000
- For Postgraduation students: INR 24,000
Additional benefits:
- The students will also be informed about other relevant scholarship programs available for transgender students.
- The students will also receive expert mentorship sessions from B4S employees.
Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program for Sportspersons
Deadline31-Dec-2023 Eligibility Read More- Sportspersons who have represented at state, national or international level in the last 3 years.
- Applicants must be aged between 14 and 25 years as on July 31, 2023.
- Applicants must be involved in sports such as athletics, badminton, chess, cricket, golf, hockey, table tennis, kabaddi, football, volleyball, tennis, boxing, archery, shooting, etc. (NOTE: Click here to view the complete list of eligible sports).
- The annual family income of the applicant must be less than INR 6 lakh.
- Open only for Indian citizens.
- Children of Buddy4Study employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits: Scholarships ranging from INR 15,000 to INR 24,000
Additional benefits:
- The students will also be informed about other relevant scholarship programs available for transgender students.
- The students will also receive expert mentorship sessions from B4S employees.
Previous Year Scholarships And Results
Contact
In case of any queries, please reach out to:
011-430-92248 (Ext: 320) (Monday to Friday - 10:00AM to 06:00 PM (IST))jyoti.prakash@buddy4study.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process for Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program 2023-24?
The selection of scholars for the Jyoti Prakash Scholarship and Mentorship Program 2023-24 will be made on the basis of the eligibility criteria specified. It involves a multi-stage process as detailed below -
- Shortlisting of the candidates based on the eligibility criteria
- Document verification
- Personal interview of the shortlisted candidates post document verification
- Announcement of the final list of scholars
Note: The final decision regarding scholar selection rests entirely with the scholarship provider.
Will this scholarship be provided for subsequent years of studies?
No. This is a one-time scholarship. However, the final decision on subsequent year scholarship renewal will lie with Buddy4Study India Foundation based on the availability of funds.
If selected, how will I receive the scholarship fund?
The scholarship amount will be transferred directly to the scholars’ bank accounts.
How can I apply for an income certificate?
You can apply for an income certificate both offline and online. To get an income certificate offline, you can visit offices such as municipal corporations, panchayats, town/city/village administrations, district or state level revenue or tax departments, sub-divisional offices or tehsil offices, and help centers or citizen service centers. When you visit the above-mentioned offices, please carry important supporting documents such as identification proof, address proof, salary slips, bank statements, or any other documents that reflect your family income. To know about the online application process, please read the article here.
How can I apply for a transgender certificate?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the issuing authority for transgender certificates. You can visit the official website of the National Portal for Transgender Persons and register yourselves for further processes.
How can I get a bonafide letter?
You can get a bonafide letter from the administrative department of your school/college. It includes important details such as the recipient's full name, enrollment status, course duration, institute details, authorised signature by the institute's higher authorities, etc. on the institute's letterhead.
Who are first-generation learners?
First-generation learners are those students whose parents are non-graduates. These students can come from families with low income or from middle/higher income families without a college-going tradition.
Will one-to-one mentorship sessions be provided to students under this program?
Yes. Under this program, one-to-one mentorship sessions will be provided to students by B4S employees. The following topics will be covered during the sessions:
1. Time management
2. Goal setting
3. Effective communication skills
4. Self-esteem enhancement
5. Emotions management and many more
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