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West BengalScholarships
Medhashree Scheme
Managed by: Backward Classes Welfare Department (Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare)
About the Scheme
Medhashree Scheme provides pre-matric scholarship stipends to OBC students of West Bengal in classes 5 to 8 to support their education and check dropout rates.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age LimitsClass 5 to 8 students
Family Income CapFamily income not exceeding Rs. 2,50,000 per year
Social Class / CategoryOther Backward Classes (OBC) only
Additional Prerequisites
- Must be enrolled in government or government-aided recognized schools in Class 5-8
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply through the Oikyashree/Aikyashree portal or via school authorities
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Submit application at school with OBC certificate and bank details
Who Should Apply?
- ✓OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗SC/ST students (use Sikshashree instead)
- ✗General category students
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for Medhashree Scheme?
OBC category students in West Bengal studying in classes 5 to 8 in government schools.
Related Welfare Schemes
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
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
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
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
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Backward Classes Welfare
SubcategoryOBC Student Scholarship
Launch Date2023
Target Beneficiarystudents, obc
Official Helpline1800-345-5505