Punjab Scholarship: The Government of the Indian state of Punjab releases notifications regarding its different scholarship schemes for various sections of society members in the state every year. Students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), among others, are invited to apply for the Punjab Government scholarship programs.
Through scholarships, the Punjab Government aims to provide educational opportunities to students from impoverished backgrounds who cannot afford to pay for higher education. By availing scholarships, these pupils can pursue higher studies without facing any financial hurdles.
However, applicants are advised to read all Application guidelines thoroughly. Also, they must apply only upon fulfilling the given eligibility norms. It is even important to apply in the prescribed format and within the stipulated deadline.
The Punjab Government has launched the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal, which contains all the details about the various schemes of the Punjab Government.
Herein we study further about the Punjab Government Scholarship Schemes.
| Scholarship Name | Conducting Authority | Eligible Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Punjab | Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying post-matric courses |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students | Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Punjab | Other Backward Class (OBC) students pursuing higher education |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Punjab | SC/ST/OBC students from Classes 9 & 10 |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India | Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi students |
| Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (Punjab) | Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab | Meritorious students pursuing diploma and degree programs |
| Ashirwad Scholarship | Punjab Welfare Department | SC/OBC students pursuing post-matric studies |
Punjab Scholarships: Various Types
The different types of scholarships that the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes under the Punjab State Government offers are studied below:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students
SC students pursuing Pre-Metric courses are encouraged to apply for this scholarship scheme.
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC students
Students hailing from the OBC category can apply for this scholarship program for enrollment in Pre-Metric Classes
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students
Students belonging to the SC category are encouraged to apply for this scholarship scheme for admission to post-metric classes.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC students
OBC students pursuing post-metric courses are invited to apply for this scholarship program for financial support to pay the fees of post-metric classes.
Punjab Scholarships: Eligibility Norms
The eligibility criteria for applying for the Punjab scholarships are discussed below:
- The aspirant has to secure the domicile status of the state of Punjab, India
- SC and OBC students who are admitted to Classes 1 to 10 are eligible to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarships
- In case of Post-Matric scholarships for SC and OBC students, they have to be studying in Classes 11 up to the PhD level to be eligible
- The annual income of the student’s family should not exceed the limit of INR 2.5 lakh from all sources. Even so, for OBC students applying for Pre-Matric scholarships, this limit has been reduced to INR 50000
- He/she cannot be availing of any other centrally-funded scholarship
Punjab Scholarships: Application Process
Candidates who are interested in submitting their applications for the Punjab Government scholarships should follow the following process:
- Start by visiting the home page of the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.punjab.gov.in/Default.aspx
- Here, navigate to the “Student Corner” section and select “Student Registration” from the submenu
- When done, the system exhibits the Online Registration Form, where you have to fill in the mandatory fields
- As part of the Online Registration process, the system generates your “Applicant ID” and “Password”, which you should note down
- Your following step includes logging in to your account and filling out the Online Application Form
- Before final submission of your application, check all details in your Application
- If all details in your application are correct, click on the “Edit-Lock-Print” tab, and subsequently, on the “Lock” option for your application to be forwarded to the School/College/Institute
- After you lock and forward your application online to the Institution, you have to take a print copy of your application, which comes with a barcode
- The final step is to submit the print copy of your application and attested copies of mandatory documents to the Institute
Punjab Scholarships: Documents Needed
The documents that the applicant has to submit when applying for the Punjab Government Scholarships are seen in the following details:
- Income Declaration Certificate
- Caste Certificate self-attested copy
- Copy of the bank passbook first page, which contains details such as Bank Account Number and Bank IFSC Code
- A copy of the PAN Card
- Copies of Educational Certificates
- Aadhaar Card of the student
- Latest passport-sized photograph
- Course Fee Receipt copy
- Residence Certificate
- College Registration Number
| Website Name | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Punjab Scholarship Portal (Official) | https://scholarships.punjab.gov.in |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | https://scholarships.gov.in |
| Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Punjab | https://punjab.gov.in/department/social-justice-empowerment-minorities |
| Department of Higher Education, Punjab | https://pbhe.punjab.gov.in/ |
| Minority Affairs Scholarship Portal (for Minority Students) | https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/ |
| Punjab Government Official Website | https://punjab.gov.in/ |
| Punjab Scholarship Status | Click Here |