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Swami Dayanand Scholarship 2023-24 [Scholarship Upto Rs. 1L]: Apply Now

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Oct 18, 2023
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Online applications are invited for the Swami Dayanand Scholarship to provide financial assistance. Check the details below!

About SDEF Scholarship

The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme has been introduced to assist poor and meritorious students pursuing Engineering, Medical and Architectural Courses in various India.

The amount of Scholarship for different categories are as follows:

1. Smt. Shyam Lata Garg Scholarships
2. Sh. Anand Swarup Garg Memorial Scholarships
3. Sh. Ram Lal Gupta Memorial Scholarships
4. Smt. Shanti Devi Memorial Scholarships
5. Sh. Ram Ji Lal Memorial Scholarships

There are 200* scholarships offered in the above categories. 30% of the total scholarships are reserved for women candidates.

Scholarships

There are 200* scholarships offered in the following categories:

Smt. Shyam Lata Garg Gold Scholarships – Rs. 30,000 per annum (5 each) – restricted to students with a GPA of 9.5/95% or top five positions in the merit list
Smt. Shyam Lata Garg Silver Scholarships – Rs. 25,000 per annum (10 each) – restricted to students with a GPA of 9/95% or top ten positions in the merit list
Sh. Anand Swarup Garg Memorial Scholarships – Rs.25,000 per annum (40 each)
Sh. Ram Lal Gupta Memorial Scholarships – Rs.20,000 per annum (40 each)
Smt. Shanti Devi Memorial Scholarships – Rs.20,000 per annum (45 each)
Sh. Ram Ji Lal Memorial Scholarships – Rs.15,000 per annum (60 each)

*30% of the total scholarships offered are reserved for women applicants.

Eligibility

Students pursuing full-time/regular courses in the institute/College recognized by the AICTE/State Education Board/MCI. Only students studying in 1st year or second year are eligible to apply for the scholarship (except for renewal of scholarships).
Candidate should be studying in the Govt. College and selected private colleges* for which they have taken admission by passing the Competitive Examination conducted by Central/State Boards. (A proof of rank will be submitted for applying for scholarships).
The gross annual income of a family of the candidate from all sources should not be more than Rs. 6.00 lakhs per annum. Students having the lowest family income shall be given preference in the ascending order. Income certificate should be issued from appropriate civil authorities of the State/UTs/Central Governments whose details have been specified under the head ‘Submission of Documents by Applicants’. Any Affidavit submitted as Income Proof shall not be accepted.
Candidate must have secured 85% marks in the 12th class.
The grade Point Average should be at least 7.5 on a 10-point scale system.
The candidates should not be availing or intend to avail of any other financial assistance/scholarship from any other source. However, in case of students getting fee waiver/reimbursement of tuition fees are eligible to apply for the scholarships.

Application Submission

Supporting Documents

Income certificate.
Copy the 10th, and 12th Marksheets. Second and Third-year students will also submit their semester-wise marksheets.
First-year students will submit a copy of the Admission letter mentioning the rank, based on which they have been admitted to the college.
Copy of Fee Receipt
Two recent passport-size photographs were taken in the last six months.
Certificate of family income / BPL certificate / Certificate from local panchayat office for proof of annual family income / ITR
Address proof/AADHAR ID /Copy of ration card

Terms & Conditions

Selection of Scholars will be on the basis of merit and family background such as the percentage of marks obtained in the course and the annual income of the family. Eligible Students having the lowest income shall be given preference in the ascending order.
The decision of the Foundation with regard to selection will be final. No correspondence on the selection process will be entertained.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of merit. The Foundation has the discretion to alter or discontinue the scholarship without any notice.
The eligible students will be intimated through email or at the address mentioned in the form.
The award of the scholarship shall not confer any right of employment with any company.
The scholarship will be paid in two instalments.
The foundation reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship awarded to any eligible candidate and seek repayment of any monies already paid, through all legal means, if such eligible candidate (a) is found to have misled the foundation, about any aspect of his/her eligibility (b) if it is found that there is any discrepancy or misrepresentation in any of the documentation/information provided by such eligible candidate.
The foundation in its sole discretion may change the terms and conditions, selection criteria, selection process and/or withdraw or increase or decrease the scholarship amount at any time without giving any prior notice.