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Women Merit Scholarship

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About this scheme

The scheme “Women Merit Scholarship” launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to promote higher education among meritorious female students by providing scholarships to encourage their continued studies and academic growth.

Benefits

Basic Scholarship (For New Applicant):

  • Monthly Stipend: 120/- per month- Hostel Allowance: 200/- per month

    Post-Graduate (P.G.) Scholarship (For New Applicant):

  • For Admission: 240/- per month- Hostel Allowance: 600/- per month

    Basic Scholarship (For Renewal):

  • Monthly Stipend: 180/- per month- Hostel Allowance: 280/- per month

    Post-Graduate (P.G.) Scholarship (For Renewal):

  • For Final: 240/- per month- Hostel Allowance: 600/- per month


Who is Eligible

  • The applicant must be a female.
  • The applicant must be a student.
  • The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
  • The applicant must have secured 60% marks or above in the Higher Secondary examinations and must be studying in a higher course.
  • The applicant’s parents’ annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Note: The applicant must not have any gap in regular studies while availing of the scholarship.



How to Apply

Offline

  • Students should download the Application Form and Submit the form to her college.

Documents Required

  1. Certified Copy of Previous Examination Mark Sheet.
    1. Recent Income Certificate.
    2. Admission Certificate in the Prescribed Format (indicating the date of admission).
    3. Hostel Certificate (if residing in a hostel) mentioning admission date, residence date, room number, DD number, date, and amount of fee payment, signed by the warden and countersigned by the head of the institution.
    4. Original Hostel Fee Receipt (signed by the institution head).
    5. Photocopy of Bank Statement (including student’s savings account number, bank name, address, and IFSC code).

Special Conditions for Income Certificate:

  • Income of parents and the student will be considered.
  • Salaried employees must obtain a certificate from their employer, including salary and all allowances.
  • Pensioners must attach a copy of their pension order and pension certificate with dearness allowance details.
  • Individuals with other sources of income must attach a certificate from the Income Tax Department showing actual annual income of the previous year.
  • Applicants earning from agriculture must attach a certificate from the Revenue Officer (Tehsildar) showing actual annual agricultural income of the previous year.

Who Is Not Eligible


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of this scheme?

The scheme aims to encourage and support meritorious female students in Rajasthan who have performed well in their Higher Secondary examinations and are pursuing higher studies.


Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

The applicant must be a female student from Rajasthan who has secured at least 60% marks in the Higher Secondary examination and is pursuing higher education.

What is the income limit for applying to the scheme?

The parents’ total annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Can male students apply for this scholarship?

No, only female students are eligible under this scheme.

What happens if the student is already receiving another scholarship?

Such students are not eligible for this scholarship.

How can students apply for the "Women Merit Scholarship"?

Students must download the application form and submit it to their respective colleges.

Who needs to forward the application to the Directorate?

The institution head is responsible for submitting the application in both hard and soft copy to the Directorate.

Can students residing in hostels apply?

Yes, but they must submit a hostel certificate with details of residence and fee payment, signed by the institution head.

Will a student be payable if there is a study gap?

No, the scholarship is not payable if there is a gap in regular studies.

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