Central and state governments run different scholarship schemes for students pursuing higher education. In such a situation, today let us know about the government scholarship for students studying Master of Computer Applications (MCA). The objective of these schemes is to provide assistance to economically weak, meritorious and special category students in continuing their studies.
Special scholarship for PG students
UGC’s “University Rank Holder Scholarship” is very popular for students pursuing postgraduate courses like MCA. This scholarship is awarded to students who have excelled at graduation and continue their further studies.
Apart from this, PG Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship is also available. This scheme is for those girl students who are the only children of their parents and are studying in regular postgraduate course. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided so that girl students can complete their studies without any financial problems.
Benefits to reserved and special categories also
Various state governments run post-matric scholarship schemes for students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). The Social Welfare Department operates these schemes in many states including Uttar Pradesh. Under these scholarships, students are provided assistance in tuition fees, examination fees and other educational expenses. To be eligible, the annual income of the family must be less than the prescribed limit.
Merit-cum-Means Scheme for Minority Students
The Central Government’s Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme exists for students from minority communities like Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis. This scheme provides financial assistance to students studying in technical and professional courses.
how to apply?
For government scholarships, students have to register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). First of all it is necessary to obtain One Time Registration (OTR) number. At the time of application, students have to submit documents like Aadhar Card, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Academic Marksheet and Fee Receipt. Students who have trouble in online application can also get help by visiting their nearest Common Service Center (CSC).
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