The West Bengal Scholarships or WB Scholarships are open to applicants. This is for whose domicile is West Bengal. It is open to both school and college students. These scholarships strive to help the underprivileged sections of society. That can be by assisting them in attaining a good education. Which is through financial aids, meritorious and deserving students to help achieve their education dreams.

This is especially in the higher education sector. With the state has made a name for itself in the field of education with great universities and educational institutes, the need for improving education to all classes of society is the need of the hour.

WB Scholarship
WB Scholarship

In this section, we discuss in detail the list of WB Scholarship. Which is given by the West Bengal (WB) government. Here we have the detailed eligibility criteria, the complete application process, list of documents required, renewal process, various benefits, frequently asked questions, and relevant contact parts.

West Bengal Scholarship 2021 – Overview

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Provided by West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Name West Bengal Scholarship
Eligible SC/ST/OBC Students
Mode Online
Official website Click Here

 

List of West Bengal Scholarship

The West Bengal scholarships are funded both by the republic.  And the central government. The list of scholarships, along with the relevant time periods applicable to them is listed below. Do check this out. This will help you. Check the table here. This will be helpful. Do have a look at this.

Name of scholarship Application time period (Tentative)
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum means scholarship for minorities Between July – September
Biryani Kanya Medha Britti scholarship Between May- July
West Bengal post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Between September – November
West Bengal pre-matric scholarship for SC/ST students Between September – November
Hindi scholarship scheme Between October – December

 

Also read – G.P. Birla Scholarship 2021 – WB Scholarship Application Form, Eligibility

WB Scholarship – Eligibility

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Swami Vivekananda Merit cum means scholarship for minorities
  • Domicile should be West Bengal 
  • Diploma/higher secondary students should have min. 75% score in 10th exam
  • Undergraduate students should have at least a 75% score in class 12th
  • PG students should have scored at least 53% score in general courses and 55% score in engineering
  • Annual family income should be less than INR 2.5 lakhs 
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti scholarship
  • Applicable only for girl students whose domicile is West Bengal 
  • The candidate should have passed the 12th standard.
  • The candidate should be studying engineering/medicine or basic sciences at well-known colleges of West Bengal. 
West Bengal post-matric WB scholarship for SC/ST/OBC
  • Only for SC/ST/OBC students of domicile West Bengal
  • Candidates should be in class 11th/12th/graduation/post-graduation
  • Annual family income should be less than INR 2.5 lakhs for SC/ST students 
  • Annual family income should be less than INR 1 lakhs for OBC students 
West Bengal pre-matric scholarship for SC/ST students Only for SC/ST students of domicile West Bengal
Only class 9th/10th students can apply
Annual family income should be less than INR 2 lakhs
Hindi scholarship scheme
  • Candidates should be from a purely non-Hindi speaking region/state
  • Should be residing at West Bengal currently
  • The candidate should have passed higher secondary/graduation/PG/ Madhyamik/ equivalent courses.
  • At least 60% in the last qualifying exam with Hindi as one of the subjects of study is compulsory. 

WB Scholarship Application Process – How to Apply Online

Those applicants who comply with the eligibility conditions can go ahead.  And apply for these scholarships. Every scholarship under this umbrella needs to be applied in a separate portal. Here are the details of which are indicated below. Check the table here. Do have a look at this.

Name of WB scholarship Respective application portal
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum means scholarship for minorities Apply through online portal – West Bengal minorities development and finance corporation
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti scholarship Apply online through the JBNSTS portal
West Bengal post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Online application through OASIS portal
West Bengal pre-matric scholarship for SC/ST students Online application through OASIS portal
Hindi scholarship scheme Offline application to be addressed to:
Scholarship and stipend section of education, Directorate, West Bengal, Bikash Bhaban, North Block, 9th floor, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091
Aikyashree Scholarship Apply online through WB Scholarship Portal

General Steps for ONLINE Applications 2021

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Documents For West Bengal Scholarship

All applicants, whether applying ONLINE or OFFLINE. They have to ensure that they support their application with a list of documents. These reports confirm their application and thereby validate their candidature. This is for the scholarship too. The list of documents is given below. Do have a look. Check this out.

West Bengal Scholarship – Renewal Process

All applicants who are in receipt of the WB scholarship amount from the WB state government. They should renew their scholarship application every year. This is in order to continue receiving funds for their studies. In this regard, applicants have to check the last dates for renewal of their scholarship application.  And must complete the formalities before the deadline. There are many other central level Scholarship is available for students.

Measures to follow for renewal of WB Scholarship Application Online

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WB Scholarship – Rewards & Benefits

Each scholarship under the WB scholarship umbrella offers financial rewards and aids to meritorious students. This is to help them pursue education without financial constraints. In this regard, the full list of rewards and benefits granted by them is discussed below. Do have a look.

Name of scholarship Benefits and Rewards
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum means scholarship for minorities
  • Based on the academic track record and financial health of the student, this scholarship offers INR 8000 per month.
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti WB Scholarship
  • The scholarship amount of INR 3000 per month.
  • Additional book grant of INR 2000 on an annual basis
West Bengal post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC
  • Depending on the level of education the applicant is pursuing, the scholarship amount ranges between INR 160 to INR 1200 per month. 
West Bengal pre-matric scholarship for SC/ST students
  • Financial support ranging from INR 150 to INR 750 per month.
  • Additional ad hoc grant of INR 1000 [ per annum basis]
Hindi scholarship scheme
  • Financial support ranging from INR 300 to INR 1000 per month

 

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