Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal or Punjab Scholarship is a government-run online program. It provides students with scholarship news, an easy application & submission method, and various other services. It is operated by the Government of Punjab.
The Government of Punjab issues Punjab Scholarship to commendable pupils who face financial obstructions in order to pursue their dream careers. The main goal of giving these accomplishments is to help bright and deserving students who want to continue with their careers without any financial pressure.
Punjab Scholarships 2021 – The government of Punjab gives various scholarships to the students of the Punjab state. These Punjab government scholarships are made available on the official website: punjabscholarships.gov.in. The best part of Punjab Scholarships 2021 is students of class 1 to 12, UG, PG can easily apply for this. Also, various pre and post-matric Punjab government scholarships are available for SC, OBC, and other minorities. There is no fee for the Scholarship. Students need to submit some vital documents and submit the Punjab Scholarship form online through a portal or their respective schools.
Scholarship Portal of Punjab – List of Scholarships
These are the Punjab Scholarship Portal. Do have a look at this table.
| S.No. | Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Period* |
| 1. | Post Matric fee for SC Students, Punjab | Department of Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes, Punjab | October to November |
| 2. | Post Matric fee for OBC Students, Punjab | Department of Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes, Punjab | October to November |
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Punjab Scholarship 2021: Overview
Check the highlights here. This table will help you to look at the overview.
| Scholarship Name | Punjab Scholarship 2021 |
| Sponsor | Central and Punjab State Government |
| Who Can Apply? | Class 1 to 12, UG, PG Students |
| Region | Punjab |
| Rewards | Financial Aid Based on Education Level and Category |
| Official website | punjabscholarships.gov.in |
| Scholarship Amount | Varies as per Scholarship |
Punjab Scholarship– Application Process
1: Visit the official website Punjab Government.
2: Now, tick on ‘Student Registration’ to register on the portal as a new user. A username and password will be created on registering.
3: Match on ‘Registered Student’s Login’ to log on to the portal by doing the registered username and password.
4: Now, tick on ‘Apply for a scholarship’.
5: Choose all the required details in the form and then click on ‘Register Scholarship Application Form’ to submit.
6: Now, click on the tab given on the left side of the application form and upload all the certain documents in support of the applicant’s credentials.
Post Matric Scholarship Details
Check the details of the Post matric Punjab scholarship here.
Eligibility Criteria
i) Pupils inquiring at the post-matriculation level i.e. Class 11l level can apply for this scholarship.
ii) The annual income of the house should be less than INR 2.50 Lakh.
iii) The applicant must be from the SC category.
Application Period
All applicants can apply for this scholarship between October and November.
Awards/Rewards
i) Preservation fee of up to INR 1200 per month for hostellers and up to INR 550 per month for day scholars.
ii) An additional fee of up to INR 240 per month for students with incapacities.
iii) Payment of compulsory non-refundable fees.
iv) Study tour prices of up to INR 1600 per annum.
vi) Book discount of up to INR 1200 per annum for students pursuing correspondence courses.
Punjab Pre-Matric Scholarship Details
Check the details of Pre matric Punjab scholarship here.
Eligibility Criteria
i) The scholarship is free for pupils of Class 9 and 10.
ii) The annual earnings of their family should be less than INR 2 Lakh.
iii) Learners who are in receipt of any other centrally-funded scholarships are not qualified to apply for the scholarship.
iv) The applicant must be from the SC category.
Application Period
All applicants can apply for this scholarship between August and September.
Awards/Rewards
i) Allowance of INR 150 per month for day scholarship and INR 350 per month for hostellers.
ii) Books and Ad hoc allowance of INR 750 per annum for day students and INR 1000 per annum for hostellers.
iii) Additional scholarship for disabled students.
Documents Required For Punjab Scholarship
These are the documents require for the Punjab Scholarship. Do have a look at this.
- Previous class mark sheet
- Attested photograph of a pupil
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Photocopy of bank passbook
- 10th class certificate
- Undertaking a certificate by student
- Attendance certificate received from schools
- Latest year admit card
FAQs:
Q: What is Punjab Scholarship?
A: Punjab scholarship is a type of economic aid given by the Government of Punjab to poor and worthy students of Punjab.
Q: Can I fill the Punjab Scholarship form in an offline form?
A: Some scholarship forms can be presented offline through respective schools/institutes.
Q: Can I avail of Punjab Scholarships 2021 once again after failing the exams?
A: No, students can not avail of scholarships once again after failing the previous exam.
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