Various schemes are run by the state or central government to support the students in their further studies who belongs to the minority community. Aikyashree Scholarship 2023 is one of the schemes started by the Government of West Bengal powered by West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation. In this article, we are going to discuss this scheme and all the related information about it. If you are interested to know more, read this article till the end.
Aikyashree Scholarship 2023-24
Aikyashree Scholarship scheme has been started by the West Bengal Government with the motive to support the minority community students financially. Many of the minority community students are not able to pursue their higher studies due to a lack of finance. With this scheme, the government will help menstruous students in achieving their educational goals. The government will provide monetary help to the students for their studies in pre-matric or post-matric classes. This scheme is only for the permanent residents of West Bengal state.
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Overview Of the Article
| Name | Aikyashree Scholarship |
| Announced in | West Bengal |
| Announced For | Students |
| Powered By | West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation |
| Academic Year | 2023 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.wbmdfc.org |
Objective of Aikyashree Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to help economically challenged students from West Bengal, India, who have exhibited academic achievement and are pursuing higher education. The scholarship program aims to provide educational possibilities while lowering financial obstacles for outstanding individuals who might otherwise be unable to pursue their academic ambitions owing to financial restrictions. The fundamental goal of this Scholarship is to promote and support students in their academic endeavors, assisting them in reaching their full potential and becoming successful members of their communities and the larger community.
Scholarships List
- Pre-Metric
- Post Metric
- Merit-Cum-Means
- Swami Vivekanand Merit-Cum-Means
- Post Matric Stipend Under Talent Support Programme
Beneficiaries Of Aikyashree Scholarship
Students who belong to the minority community of West Bengal will get benefits under this scholarship scheme. Minority community includes:
- Buddhist
- Christian
- Jain
- Muslim
- Parsee
- Sikh
Aikyashree Scholarship Amount
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount | |||
| Swami Vivekanand Merit-Cum-Means | Rs. 12000 to Rs. 60000/- per annum | |||
| Post Matric Stipend Under Talent Support Programme | Rs. 2550 to Rs. 4900/- per annum | |||
| Scholarship Name | Classes | Admission Fee & Tuition Fee Waiver | Maintenance Allowance Waiver | Total Benefit |
| For Hostellers | ||||
| Merit-cum-Means | Medical Engineering, Management, Law, Chartered Accountant, etc. courses | Rs 2000 | Rs 11000 | Rs 33000 |
| Post-Matric | 11 and 12 | Rs. 7700 | Rs. 4200 | Rs. 11,900 |
| 11 and 12 (technical and vocational courses of this level) | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 4200 | Rs. 15,200 | |
| Undergraduate and Postgraduate | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 6300 | Rs. 9600 | |
| M.Phil. | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 13,200 | Rs. 16,500 | |
| Pre Matric | 6 to 10 | Rs 4400 | Rs 6600 | Rs 11,000 |
| For Day Scholars | ||||
| Pre-Matric | 1 to 5 | – | Rs. 1100 | Rs. 1100 |
| 6 to 10 | Rs. 4400 | Rs. 1100 | Rs. 5500 | |
| Post-Matric | 11 and 12 | Rs. 7700 | Rs. 2500 | Rs. 10200 |
| 11 and 12 (technical and vocational courses of this level) | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 2500 | Rs. 13500 | |
| Undergraduate and Postgraduate | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 6600 | |
| M.Phil. | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 6000 | Rs. 9300 | |
| Merit-cum-Means | Medical Engineering, Management, Law, Chartered Accountant, etc. courses | Rs. 22,000 | Rs. 5500 | Rs. 27500 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Pre-Metric Scholarship:
- This scholarship is for the student studying in class I to Xth from recognized institute in West Bengal
- Annual income of the student’s family should not cross Rs. 2 Lakh
- Post Metric Scholarship:
- This scholarship is for the student studying in XI, XII, ITI, Diploma, graduation, post graduation, M.Phill, B.Ed. etc from recognized institute in West Bengal
- Annual income of the student’s family should not cross Rs. 2 Lakh
- Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship:
- This scholarship is for the student studying in graduation, post-graduation, professional & technical course from recognized institute
- Annual income of the student’s family should not cross Rs. 2.5 Lakh
- Swami Vivekanand Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship:
- This scholarship is for the students studying post matric level regular courses
- Must pursuing study from institute situated in West Bengal only
- Annual income of the student’s family should not cross Rs. 2.5 Lakh
- Post Matric Stipend Under Talent Support Programme Scholarship:
- This scholarship is for the student studying in higher secondary, graduation, post-graduation, M.Phill, Ph.D. etc except technical & professional courses
- Annual income of the student’s family should not cross Rs. 2 Lakh
- Must pursuing study from institute situated in West Bengal only
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Aikyashree Scholarship Statistics
| Pre-Matric | 3603220 |
| Post-Matric | 516763 |
| Merit Cum Means | 5092 |
| TSP | 200736 |
| SVMCM | 18202 |
Scholarship Schedule
| Pre Matric – Fresh & Renewal | December 2022 |
| Post Matric – Fresh & Renewal | March 2022 |
| Merit-cum-Means – Fresh & Renewal | March 2022 |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means – Fresh & Renewal | March 2022 |
| State Govt. Sponsored Stipend Under Talent Support Programme (TSP) | March 2022 |
Terms & Conditions
- Student must be a permanent resident of West Bengal
- Student will not get scholarship if already getting any of the scholarship form any source
- Must have at least 50% marks in the last academic examinations
- One mobile number is eligible to register only one candidate
- Students must pursue the courses via regular mode. Distance education students are not eligible
Required Documents
- Aadhar card
- Bank account details
- Bank account details
- Fee receipt of current year
- Income certificate
- Minority community certificate
- Mobile number
- Passport size photograph
- Previous year marksheet
- Residential certificate
Application Procedure Aikyashree Scholarship 2023-24
Students you have to collect the detailed information before applying for the scheme as available in this article and then follow the further mentioned steps:
- Rush to the website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- This will open a new web page on the screen from where you need to hit Apply Online option
- Hit on “New Registration” option from the main page.
- Choose your district and online application form appears
- Enter the details as asked in the application
- Name,
- Father Name,
- Mother Name,
- Gender,
- Religion,
- Date Of Birth,
- Mobile Number,
- Savings Account Number,
- IFS code, etc
- Click submit and proceed option and upload the documents
- Submit the application and take print out of it.
Renewal Application
For submission of the renewal application, you need to follow the further mentioned steps:
- Rush to the website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- This will open a new web page on the screen from where you need to hit apply online option
- Hit on “Renewal Application 2021-22” option from the main page.
- Select tyhe District of your choice.
- Login by enter username, password & captcha code and online application form appears
- Enter the details as asked in the application
- Name,
- Father Name,
- Mother Name,
- Gender,
- Religion,
- Date Of Birth,
- Mobile Number,
- Savings Account Number,
- IFS code, etc
- Click submit and proceed option and upload the documents
- Submit the application and take print out of it.
Procedure To Track Application
- To track the application you have to go to the official website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- Choose “Track Application” option and select your year of registration, district, and track by
- Enter your application user ID, date of birth, and captcha code
- Hit submit option and your application status will appears on the screen
Procedure To View List Of Registered Institutes
- To view the list you have to go to the official website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- This will open a new web page on the screen from where you need to hit apply online option
- Choose “list of a registered institution” link and select the district
- Hit submit option and list will display on screen
Student Login Procedure
- Open official website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- Now go to the Student Login option and choose your district & academic session
- Enter your username, password, and captcha code and hit login option
Institute Login Procedure
- Open official website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- Now go to the Institute login option and choose your district
- Enter your username, password, and captcha code and hit login option
Official Login Procedure
- Open official website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- Now go to the official login option and choose one of the following
- Enter your username, password, and captcha code and hit login option
Aikyashree App Download
- To download the app you need to go to the official website of the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation
- Hit on scholarship option available in the mid of the home page.
- Now hit “download the Aikyashree app” or open the google app store and mention “Aikyashree app” in search bar.
- Hit install option & let it install in your mobile phone
Helpline
- Toll Free no: 1800-120-2130
- Mail ID: scholarship.wbmdfc@gmail.com
- WhatsApp no: 8017071714