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West BengalScholarships
Sikshashree Scholarship
Managed by: Department of Backward Classes Welfare (Directorate of BCW)
About the Scheme
Sikshashree provides educational scholarship support to SC/ST students in the upper primary level (Class 5-8) to prevent dropout.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Annual scholarship for SC/ST students in upper primary level
- •Prevention of school dropout
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyResident of West Bengal
Age LimitsStudents in Class 5-8
Family Income CapEWS SC/ST families
Social Class / CategorySC/ST only
Additional Prerequisites
- Must be enrolled in recognized school
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 school
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Submit via school principal to block education office
Who Should Apply?
- ✓SC/ST students in Class 5-8 in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗General/OBC students
- ✗Students above Class 8
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which classes are covered?
Students in Class 5 to Class 8.
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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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Key Benefits:
•Annual scholarship amount for minority students in primary/upper primary level
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Who Can Apply:
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Key Benefits:
•Monthly stipend for minority students from Class 9 onwards
•Covers tuition and maintenance costs
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
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of BCW
SubcategorySC/ST Student Scholarship
Launch Date2014
Target Beneficiarystudents, sc, st
Official Helpline1800-345-5505 (Toll-Free)