Delhi University Financial Aid Schemes & Scholarships Overview
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Delhi University offers various financial aid schemes to support students who may need financial assistance to continue their education. Here's a comprehensive overview of the financial aid schemes and scholarships provided by Delhi University:
Delhi University Financial Support Scheme (DU FSS)
Objective
- Provide financial assistance to economically weaker students enrolled in regular undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Eligibility
- A full-time bonafide student studying in any UG/PG degree program at a department/institution/center of the University of Delhi belonging to the following categories is eligible to apply.
Not Eligible
- Students enrolled in B.Tech/five-year integrated programs.
- Students with essential repeat in any previous examinations.
Benefits
- Covers tuition fees, examination fees, and other compulsory fees.
|
S No |
Family
income (in ) per annum |
Fee
waiver |
Remarks |
|
Category
1 |
Less
than or equal to 4,00,000 |
Upto
100% |
Actual
fee or upto a maximum of 10,000 |
|
Category
2 |
Between
4,00,000 and 8,00,000 |
Upto
50% |
Actual
fee or upto a maximum of 8,000 |
Application Process
- Online application through the DU website with necessary documents.
Link
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
Objective
The "Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students" is a scholarship scheme by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
The primary objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from poor families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies. The scholarships are awarded based on the results of the Higher Secondary/Class 12th Board Examination.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class 12th of 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
- The applicant must be pursuing regular degree courses.
- The applicant must be pursuing courses at colleges/institutions recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education and the respective regulatory bodies concerned.
- The gross parental/family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹4,50,000/- per annum.
- For renewal of the scholarship in each year of study, besides getting at least 50% marks in the annual examination, maintenance of adequate attendance should be at least 75%.
- The students are required to have bank accounts opened, especially in their name.
Not Eligible
- Students who are pursuing correspondence or distance mode or pursuing diploma courses.
- Students who are already availing of the benefit from any other scholarship schemes, including state-run scholarship schemes/fee waivers, & reimbursement schemes.
Benefits
- Rate of Scholarship:
- ₹12,000 per year at the graduation level for the first three years of college and university courses.
- ₹20,000 per year at the postgraduate level.
- ₹20,000/- per annum in the 4th and 5th years to the students pursuing professional courses, in cases where the duration of the course is five (5) years/integrated courses.
- Students pursuing technical courses such as B.Tech. and B.Engg. will get scholarships up to graduation level only, i.e., ₹12,000 p.a. for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year and ₹20,000 in the 4th year.
Mode of Disbursal
- The scholarship will be disbursed directly into the savings bank accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Application Process
- Apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
Link
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students
Objective
- The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross enrollment Ratio of SC students in higher education, with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
Eligibility
- Belong to SC/ST/OBC/Minority community.
- Family income within the prescribed limit.
- Enrolled in a regular course.
Benefits
- Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other educational expenses.
Application Process
- Apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
Link
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Objective
Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is a component of "Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)," which is a flagship program of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
It aims to attract students to study basic and natural science subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and pursue research as a career by providing scholarships to interested and deserving students.
Under the SHE component, 12,000 scholarships (from SHE-2017 batch onwards), each valued at ₹80,000/-, are announced annually to students pursuing bachelor's and master's level courses in basic and natural science areas.
Eligibility
- Meritorious students with aggregate marks within the top 1% of their Class XII examination of any State/Central Education Board in India are eligible. In addition, the student must be pursuing courses in natural and basic sciences at the B.Sc., B.S., and Int.M.Sc./M.S. level.
- Those students who have secured ranks in the JEE of IIT, AIPMT (within the top 10,000 ranks), and are presently pursuing natural and basic science courses in India at the B.Sc., B.S., Int. M.Sc./M.S. level.
- Students with aggregate marks within the top 1% of their Class XII examination of any State/Central Education Board in India and pursuing Integrated M.S. courses in natural and basic sciences at IISERs, NISER, and Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Basic Sciences University of Mumbai and Visva-Bharati, Shanti Niketan.
- Students who have been selected under Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) and are pursuing Bachelor/Master level courses in natural sciences.
- National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholars, Jagadish Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) scholars, and International Olympiad medallists pursuing Bachelor/Master level courses in natural sciences are also eligible.
Benefits
- Annual scholarship of ₹80,000.
Application Process
- Apply through the Department of Science and Technology (DST) website.
Link
More Scholarships You Can Check Out:
- Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book-Grant
- Sh. Prem Prakash Award
- The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book-Grant
- The Delhi State Co-operative Union Book-Grant
- Pt. Man Mohan Nath Dhar Book-Grant
- Sardar Kartar Singh Grover Memorial Book-Grant
- Ganga Sant Book-Grant
- Puran Chand Khatri Book-Grant
- Delhi University Women Association Book-Grant
- Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant
- Prof. J.C. Luthra & Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant
- Satish Batra Memorial Book-Grant
- Dr. S.L. Hora and Smt. V. Hora Endowment Book-Grant
- Shri Moti Lal Kaul Aima Memorial Book-Grant (Blind Students)
- Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant (Blind Students)
- Vijender Sharmila Chopra Book-Grant (Blind Students)
- Pt. Udho Ram Rampal Charitable Trust Scholarship
- Balak Ram Scholarship
Conclusion
Delhi University provides a broad range of financial aid schemes, scholarships, and fellowships to support students in need. Understanding the eligibility criteria and application processes can help students access these opportunities to alleviate financial burdens and focus on their academic and extracurricular pursuits.
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