About the Program
West Bengal Minorities’ Development & Finance Corporation invites applications for West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship 2020-21 from minority students of West Bengal studying in Class 11 to PhD. The scholarship aims to encourage financially-deprived and meritorious students to pursue higher studies.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
Be a domicile of West Bengal
Be studying in a school or institution which is affiliated with a Council/Educational Board/University of State or Central Government
Have scored at least 50% marks or equivalent in the last qualifying exam
Have a family income of not more than INR 2 Lakh per annum
Belong to the minority section of West Bengal
Note: Students pursuing their studies in institutes outside West Bengal are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits
General course students in Class XI & XII
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 7,700
Maintenance Allowance – INR 2,500
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 7,700
Maintenance Allowance – INR 4,200
Technical and Vocational course students in Class XI & XII
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 11,000
Maintenance Allowance – INR 2,500
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 11,000
Maintenance Allowance – INR 4,200
Undergraduate & Post Graduate Students
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 3,300
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 6,300
M.Phil & PhD Students
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 6,000
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 13,200
Documents
The applicant needs to provide the photocopy of bank passbook containing the bank account number and IFS code while submitting the hard copy of the completed application form.
How can you apply?
Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Click here and read all the details.
Step 2: Click on New Registration.
Step 3: Select the District where the applicant’s institute is situated and click on ‘Proceed’.
Step 4: Fill in the required details under ‘Student Information’ and ‘Scheme Eligibility’ sections.
Step 5: Click on Submit and Proceed.
Step 6: Note down the User ID as displayed on the screen.
Step 7: Login using the registered user id and password.
Step 8: Fill all the required information under ‘Basic Information’, ‘Academic Information’, ‘Bank Account Details’ section.
Step 9: Verify and lock the application.
Step 10: Print & submit the application form along with the required documents to the concerned institute.
Important Dates
Application start date: 01st August 2020
Application deadline: 15th January 2021
Terms and Conditions
Scholarship amount will be credited to the student’s bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
Maintenance allowance will be provided for only 10 months in an academic calendar.
Students applying for this scholarship should fulfil the attendance criteria of the institute in which they are enrolled.
Contact Us
Dedicated WhatsApp No. : 8017071714
Toll-Free No.: 18001202130
Email ID: scholarship.wbmdfc@gmail.com