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Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme

The scheme aims to encourage brilliant students and inculcate a spirit of competition among them. Under this scheme, scholarships/incentives are provided to meritorious students studying in Class VI to Class XII in government schools.

Start date1 Apr 2005
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The scheme “Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme” was introduced during the year 2005-2006 by the Department of Education, Government of Haryana under the Education Encouragement for Excellence (EEE) – Scholarships for High/Senior Secondary School Students. This scheme aims to encourage and reward brilliant students by providing incentives/scholarships, provided they have secured a first division in their previous class. Under this scheme, scholarships/incentives are awarded to students from Class VI to Class XII who secured the first position in their respective classes in the preceding academic year. One student from the boys' category and one from the girls' category in each school, from Class VI to Class XII, will be awarded the scholarship. Objectives: • To encourage brilliant students. • To inculcate a spirit of competition among students to excel in studies.

Benefits

Scholarship Amount:

₹750 · annual

1. ₹ 750/- per annum for middle-class students (Class VI to VIII).

₹1.0K · annual

1. ₹ 1,000/- per annum for High and Senior Secondary students (Class IX to XII).

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • School Identity Card
  • Previous Year’s Marksheet (certifying first division and first rank in class)
  • Bank Account Details (for direct benefit transfer)
  • Bonafide Certificate from School
  • Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.0K
Launched
1 Apr 2005