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Student Scholarships & Credit Schemes

Simplified guidelines for state student credit cards, post-matric minority scholarships, and pre-matric incentive funds.

West Bengal Scholarships

Kanyashree Prakalpa

Who Can Apply:

Unmarried girls aged 13-18 in WB

Key Benefits:

•K1: Annual scholarship of Rs. 1,000 for girls aged 13-18

•K2: One-time grant of Rs. 25,000 upon turning 18 (if unmarried and in education)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Education

WB Student Credit Card

Who Can Apply:

WB students admitted to higher education

Key Benefits:

•Soft loan up to Rs. 10 Lakhs for higher education

•Simple interest rate of 4% (6% for professional courses)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Employment & Skills

Yuvashree Prakalpa

Who Can Apply:

Unemployed youth aged 18-45 registered with Employment Exchange

Key Benefits:

•Monthly allowance of Rs. 1,500 for unemployed youth

•Skill development linkage and placement assistance

Updated: June 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Samabyathi Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

Minority community students in Class 1-8

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship amount for minority students in primary/upper primary level

Updated: June 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Oikyashree Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

Minority students Class 9+ with family income < Rs. 2.5L

Key Benefits:

•Monthly stipend for minority students from Class 9 onwards

•Covers tuition and maintenance costs

Updated: June 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Sikshashree Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST students in Class 5-8 in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship for SC/ST students in upper primary level

•Prevention of school dropout

Updated: June 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Aikyashree Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

Minority students at all levels in WB

Key Benefits:

•Consolidated scholarship covering pre-matric and post-matric minority students

•Covers admission fees, tuition, maintenance allowance

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Education

Assistance for Education of Children

Who Can Apply:

Children of registered construction/unorganized workers studying in recognized institutions

Key Benefits:

•Annual educational stipend ranging from Rs. 2,000 (primary) to Rs. 15,000 (post-graduate / professional courses)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Education

Freeship Scheme

Who Can Apply:

Students enrolled in government-aided colleges in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

Key Benefits:

•Full or partial tuition fee waivers in designated government colleges, engineering institutes, and universities

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Employment & Skills

Karmasathi Prakalpa Scheme

Who Can Apply:

Unemployed youth (Class 8 pass, aged 18-50) looking to start business in WB

Key Benefits:

•Subsidized self-employment credit loan up to Rs. 2 Lakhs

•State government provides 15% subsidy of project cost (max Rs. 25,000)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Education

Sabooj Sathi

Who Can Apply:

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

Key Benefits:

•One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school

•Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

Meritorious students in WB with family income under Rs. 2.5 Lakhs/year

Key Benefits:

•Monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 to cover education and maintenance costs (varies by level from HS to PG/professional)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Medhashree Scheme

Who Can Apply:

OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal skill-development

Utkarsh Bangla

Who Can Apply:

Unemployed youth or dropouts in WB seeking placement vocational skills

Key Benefits:

•Free vocational training in high-demand trades (IT, hospitality, healthcare, tailoring, automotive)

•Certified credentials from the state skill council

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Employment & Skills

Banglar Yuba Sathi

Who Can Apply:

Unemployed Class 12+ passed youth in WB registered under Employment Bank

Key Benefits:

•Monthly internship stipend of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,500 for participating in state-sponsored youth training programs

•Access to career counseling fairs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST & OBC

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Post-Matric Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

Key Benefits:

•Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Minority Pre & Post-Matric Scholarships

Who Can Apply:

Minority community students in WB with family income under Rs. 2 Lakhs/year

Key Benefits:

•Annual stipend of Rs. 1,100 to Rs. 11,000 to cover admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Education

Sabooj Sathi

Who Can Apply:

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

Key Benefits:

•One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school

•Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

Meritorious students in WB with family income under Rs. 2.5 Lakhs/year

Key Benefits:

•Monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 to cover education and maintenance costs (varies by level from HS to PG/professional)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Medhashree Scheme

Who Can Apply:

OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal skill-development

Utkarsh Bangla

Who Can Apply:

Unemployed youth or dropouts in WB seeking placement vocational skills

Key Benefits:

•Free vocational training in high-demand trades (IT, hospitality, healthcare, tailoring, automotive)

•Certified credentials from the state skill council

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Employment & Skills

Banglar Yuba Sathi

Who Can Apply:

Unemployed Class 12+ passed youth in WB registered under Employment Bank

Key Benefits:

•Monthly internship stipend of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,500 for participating in state-sponsored youth training programs

•Access to career counseling fairs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST & OBC

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Post-Matric Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

Key Benefits:

•Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Minority Pre & Post-Matric Scholarships

Who Can Apply:

Minority community students in WB with family income under Rs. 2 Lakhs/year

Key Benefits:

•Annual stipend of Rs. 1,100 to Rs. 11,000 to cover admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance costs

Updated: July 2026

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Central Scholarships

National Scholarship Portal

Who Can Apply:

Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS backgrounds seeking scholarships

Key Benefits:

•Centralized portal for 100+ central and state scholarships

•Pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships

Updated: July 2026

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Rajasthan it

Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana

Who Can Apply:

Women heads of families in Rajasthan enrolled in the Chiranjeevi health insurance scheme

Key Benefits:

•Free smartphone with 3 years of internet connectivity for eligible women and girl students

•Digital literacy and empowerment to access government services, banking, and educational resources online

Updated: July 2026

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Bihar Education

Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana

Who Can Apply:

Unmarried girl students who have completed graduation from a recognized Bihar university

Key Benefits:

•Rs. 50,000 one-time scholarship upon completing graduation from a recognized university in Bihar

•Additional financial support at earlier milestones: Rs. 2,000 at birth, Rs. 1,000 after first year vaccination, Rs. 2,000 on admission to Class 1, Rs. 2,000 on admission to Class 6, Rs. 3,000 on admission to Class 9, and Rs. 5,000 on passing Class 12

Updated: July 2026

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Gujarat Scholarships

Gujarat Namo Lakshmi Yojana

Who Can Apply:

Girl students in Class 9-12 in Gujarat government or recognized schools

Key Benefits:

•Total scholarship of Rs. 50,000 over four years (Class 9 to Class 12)

•Class 9 and 10: Rs. 10,000 per year (Rs. 500/month for 10 months based on attendance + remaining after passing board exam)

Updated: July 2026

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