Uttarakhand Scholarships 2023-24 – Complete List, Eligibility, Key Documents

Uttarakhand Scholarships is run by the Government of Uttarakhand to provide financial support to the students of the state coming from different categories of society. The department aids the students,  enabling them to pursue their dream education without any financial constraints. These scholarships help students to pursue their education within or outside the state from reputed institutions.

This article encompasses information regarding the list of scholarships that are available for residents of Uttarakhand, eligibility conditions, awards, documents required and the application process.

Latest Update – The online application process for the Uttarakhand scholarship scheme is open now, the last date to apply is 31st December 2023.

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2023-24 – Complete List

The Government of Uttarakhand runs a number of scholarships for the students of Uttarakhand. One can find a suitable Uttarakhand scholarship for all classes, categories, and age groups. The table below comprises the complete list of all Uttarakhand scholarships along with the tentative timeline for which students can apply. Candidates can find a matching scholarship from the table below and apply for them within their specified timeline.

Scholarship Name	Timeline
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central), Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Uttarakhand	31st December 2023
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector), Uttarakhand	30th November 2023

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2023-24 – Key Eligibility

For all the domiciles or permanent residents of Uttarakhand, here are the primary eligibility criteria that one needs to fulfil to be eligible for the scholarships. Besides this, there are several other conditions,  which majorly depend on the student’s current class and the annual income of the family. Here are the respective eligibility criteria to be fulfilled for each Uttarakhand scholarship in the table below.

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students pursuing studies in class 11 or above can apply for this scholarship.
• They must have passed the last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family should be less than ₹1,00,000.

Award Details

• For hostellers – Up to ₹750 per month
• For day scholars – Up to ₹350 per month

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students who are pursuing their studies from Class 11 onwards are eligible for the scholarship.
• They must have passed their last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family should be less than ₹ 2,50,000

Award Details

• For hostellers – Up to ₹1,200 per month
• For day scholars – Up to ₹550 per month

Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is applicable to students studying in class 11 to the postdoctoral level who have passed the last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family should be less than ₹2,50,000
• Candidates who are already in receipt of any other scholarship are not eligible to apply.

Award Details

• For hostellers – Up to ₹1200 per month
• For day scholars – Up to ₹550 per month

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open for students of classes 1 to 10.
• It is mandatory to have passed the last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family for students of classes 9 and 10 should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
• There is no income limit for students of classes 1 to 8.

Award Details

• For students of Classes 1 to 5 – ₹600 per annum
• For students of Classes 6 to 8 – ₹720 per annum
• For students of Classes 9 to 10 (day scholars) – ₹1,500 per annum
• For students of Classes 9 to 10 (hostellers) – ₹3,500 per annum

Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State and Central Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open for students of classes 1 to 10 who are studying at a recognized school within the state.
• They must have passed the last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family should not be more than ₹44,500.

Award Details

• For students of Classes 3 to 5 – ₹600 per annum
• For students of Classes 6 to 8 – ₹720 per annum
• For students of Classes 9 to 10 – ₹1,000 per annum

Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• Students with a disability who are studying in classes 1 to 10 at a recognized school within or outside the state can apply for this scholarship.
• They must have passed the last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹24,000.

Award Details

• For Classes 1 to 5 students – ₹600 per annum
• For Classes 6 to 8 students – ₹960 per annum
• For Classes 9 to 10 students – ₹1,700 per annum

Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State/Center Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students of Classes 1 to 10 are eligible for this scholarship.
• They must be studying in a recognised school within the state and have passed the last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹2,00,000 from all sources (for students of Classes 9 and 10).
• For students of classes 1 to 8, no income criteria are applicable.

Award Details

• For Classes 1 to 5 students – ₹600 per annum
• For Classes 6 to 8 students – ₹720 per annum
• For Classes 9 to 10 students (day scholars) – ₹1,500 per annum
• For Classes 9 to 10 students (hostellers) – ₹3,500 per annum

Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students – Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students pursuing studies at the post-matric level (class 11 to postdoctoral level) at an institution recognised by the government.
• The annual income of the family should be less than ₹1,00,000 from all sources.
• The students pursuing their studies through distance learning or correspondence can also apply.

Award Details

• The maintenance allowance of up to ₹750 per month (for hostellers) and ₹350 per month (for day scholars) for a total duration of 10 months
• Reader charges for blind students of up to ₹175 per month
• Study tour charges of up to ₹900 per annum
• Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
• Thesis typing as well as printing charges of up to ₹1,000 (for research scholars)

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 per cent State Sector), Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

• The students belonging to any of the following minority groups can apply –
  • Christian
  • Muslim
  • Jain
  • Parsi
  • Sikh
  • Buddhist
• They must be studying in classes 1 to 10 at a recognized institution within the state.
• They must have passed the last qualifying examination.
• The annual income of the family should be less than twice the current income slab below the poverty line.

Award Details

• For Classes 1 to 5 students – ₹50 per month for up to 12 months
• For Classes 6 to 8 students – ₹80 per month for up to 12 months
• For Classes 9 to 10 students – ₹120 per month for up to 12 months

Uttarakhand Scholarships – Application Process

Since all the scholarships are being offered by the Government of Uttarakhand, the application process to follow for each Uttarakhand scholarship remains the same. One can apply for any of these scholarships online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), a one-stop scholarship application portal run by the Government of India. To apply for the scholarships, one needs to register on the NSP and then apply for the desired scholarship either under the pre-matric category or post-matric category.

Read the step-by-step application procedure to apply on NSP 

Uttarakhand Scholarships 2023 – Key Documents 

The important documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand Scholarship 2023 application form are –

1. Aadhaar card or Aadhaar enrolment number
2. Passport size photograph
3. Domicile certificate
4. Caste certificate
5. Income certificate of parent/guardian
6. Proof of the availability of a bank account in the name of the student or a joint account with the mother/father

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the amount of family income for Post matric OBC scholarship, Uttarakhand?

For Post matric OBC scholarship, Uttarakhand, the family must have a family income of not more than ₹1,00,000 per annum.

What are the benefits of Post matric scholarship for EBC students?

Scholarship benefits are offered in the group-wise category, Hostellers would be awarded up to ₹750 and day scholars would receive up to ₹350 on a monthly basis, reader charges for blind students up to ₹175 per month, study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹900 per annum, thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,000 per annum.

What are the key documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand scholarship 2023 application forms?

The important documents required to fill in the Uttarakhand scholarship 2023 application form are a scanned copy of an Aadhaar card or Aadhaar enrolment number, a passport size photograph, domicile certificate, caste certificate, income certificate of parent/guardian and proof of the availability of a bank account in the name of the student or joint account with the mother/father.