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Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship to the Students of Other Backward Classes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, for Pursuing Higher Studies Anywhere in India after Secondary Level (Except Class XI & XII)

The objective of the scheme is to provide additional scholarship to the OBC students belonging to the non-creamy layer of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for pursuing higher education after Secondary (X)/Senior Secondary (XII), in government-recognized Polytechnic/ITI/College/University anywhere in India.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship to the Students of Other Backward Classes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, for Pursuing Higher Studies Anywhere in India after Secondary Level (Except Class XI & XII)” was started by the Department of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The objective of the scheme is to provide additional financial assistance (Scholarship) to the OBC students belonging to the non-creamy layer of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for pursuing higher education after Secondary (X)/Senior Secondary (XII), in Government-recognized Polytechnic/ITI/College/University anywhere in India, as an incentive to supplement to the cost of their education. > Duration of Scholarship: The award of scholarship once sanctioned shall be tenable from the stage at which it is granted to the student till the completion of the course, subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance, as certified by the Head of the Institution. > Funding Pattern of the Scheme: The scheme shall be implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Andaman and Nicobar Administration through the funds made available under the Union Territory Plan.

Benefits

> Value of Scholarship:

₹1.0K · monthly

1. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹1000/- per month shall be sanctioned to the eligible students belonging to the OBC category.

> Payment and Mode of Disbursal of Scholarship:

1. The scholarship shall be payable for a duration of ten months in an academic session.

1. The scholarship shall be admissible only to the passed-out students of the previous academic session. (e.g. A student after passing Class XI/Class XII will be eligible for a scholarship only after he/she completes 1st year of the higher education/professional course )

1. The scholarship amount shall be directly credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary by the Department of Social Welfare.

1. The award of a scholarship will depend upon the fund availability in a particular financial year.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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Passport-size photograph
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Certificates of Class X/XII Diploma/Degree etc., in respect of the qualifying examination
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Caste certificate signed by an authorized revenue officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
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Non-creamy Layer Certificate signed by an authorized Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
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Income Certificate
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In case an applicant was in receipt of a scholarship under this scheme in the preceding year, receipt of acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year
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Copy of marks statement duly counter-signed by the Head of the Institution concerned for renewal of the scholarship
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Copy of Aadhaar Card
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First page of bank passbook
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Any other documents, as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: State Government
Max benefit: ₹1.0K