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Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana

Launched in 2012-13 by the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, the Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana is a scholarship scheme that provides financial assistance to girls from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education without any financial burden, and achieve their career goals.

Start date1 Jan 2012
Last verified4 days ago
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About This Scheme

The Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana has been launched in 2012–13 by the Government of Himachal Pradesh in honour of the late astronaut Kalpana Chawla. The scheme has been implemented by the Education Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The scheme has been introduced to provide financial assistance to girl students from economically weaker sections, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial burden. It has been made applicable to eligible girl students who are permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh and are studying in recognized institutions within the state, with the objective of helping them achieve their career goals and become self-reliant.

Benefits

₹18.0K · annual

  • The scholarship provides ₹18,000 per annum, which will be directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.

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    The applicant must be a girl.

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    The applicant must be a regular student of 10+2, academic, professional or technical course in Science/Arts/Commerce stream.

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    The institution where the applicant is admitted must be a Government / Government Aided / Private School affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.

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    The scholarship is available for higher education courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.

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    The scholarship will be given strictly on 10+2 merit declared by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala.

Required Documents

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    Aadhar Card
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    Passing Certificate of Class 12th
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    Admission Certificate of the Post 10+2 Course
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    Bank Passbook
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    Selection Letter Granted by the Educational Authority
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    Passport Size Photo
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    Domicile Certificate of Himachal Pradesh
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    Income Certificate
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    Fee Payment Receipt
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    Bonafide Certificate

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/ and click “New Registration”.

Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.

Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.

Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)

Fill the details and click “Register”.

Your Application ID and password will be displayed.

The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction

Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.

Type the Captcha and click “Login”.

On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.

Create a new password and confirm.

Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.

Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.

You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.

Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Apply here ↗

Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹18.0K
Launched
1 Jan 2012

Available In

Himachal Pradesh

Categories

Women and ChildEducation & Learning

Data Sources