To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian national
- be domiciled in Delhi
- belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category
- be studying at the post-matriculation/post-secondary level of studies in a government-recognised institution/college/university within India
- have an annual parent(s)/guardian income of not more than ₹2,50,000
- have secured an attendance of at least 75% in the previous year
The following applicants are not eligible for the scholarship:
- Applicants, who after completing one stage of education, continue studying in the same stage but in a different subject e.g. pursuing I.Sc. after an I.A., or opting for a B.Com. after B.A., or enrolling in an M.A. program in a different subject.
- Applicants who, have already completed their education in one professional line, for instance, pursuing L.L.B. after B.T./B.Ed.
The selected scholars will receive the scholarship in the following manner:-
| Category | Academic allowance (in ₹ per annum) | Tuition fee (in ₹ per annum) | Total (in ₹ per annum) |
| Group 1: Degree and postgraduate-level professional courses | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Group 2: Other professional courses leading to degree, diploma, and certificate | 8,000 | 5,000 | 13,000 |
| Group 3: Graduate and postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group 1 and 2 | 6,000 | 2,000 | 8,000 |
| Group 4: All post-matriculation (after Class 10 level) non-degree courses | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
Note:-
- Students pursuing C.A ./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for academic allowance.
- Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance.
- Tuition fees shall be paid merely to online/correspondence students.
- Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details of the student
- Certificate, diploma, degree, marksheet for all previously passed examinations
- Caste certificate issued in the name of the students or their father’s by the competent authority of the Government of NCT of Delhi
- Original fee receipts for the current academic session
- Fee structure with the official letterhead of the concerned institute with stamp and signature of the head of the institute
- Income certificate issued by the competent authority SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD] of Delhi
- Certificate from the institution confirming that the student is not receiving any other scholarship or stipend
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required details to register (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Apply Services’ and click the ‘Register’ button.
Step 4: Select the Aadhaar card for the document type and enter the Aadhaar number and captcha code.
Step 5: Tick the checkbox and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Step 6: Now, log in using the credentials (user ID, password, and captch code).
Step 7: Enter the relevant details and select the scholarship scheme.
Step 8: Upload the required documents and click on the ‘Submit’ button.