Aikyashree Scholarship 2024: amount, last date, Application Portals

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The West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) administers the Aikyashree Scholarship Program. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to deserving students from West Bengal who are studying in high school or college. The Government of West Bengal and its subsidiary boards run the Aikyashree Scholarship program, which provides financial aid to deserving and underprivileged students to support their higher education.

The WBMDFC has created the Aikyashree Scholarship Programme to provide minority students (including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains) in West Bengal with increased socioeconomic advantages and educational opportunities. This scholarship portal is available to all minority students in West Bengal and provides access to a range of WB government scholarship programs. Students from Class 1 to Ph.D. level are eligible to apply through the WBMDFC Aikyashree Scholarship Portal..

What is Aikyashree?

Aikyashree is a scholarship program that assists underprivileged and minority students with academic potential, run by the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation.

The West Bengal State Government provides full funding for the Aikyashree scholarship, covering all education costs, including tuition-free high school and college and hostel expenses for deserving students.

Overall Overview of Aikyashree Scholarship

Before any student applies for the Aikyashree scholarship program, know the important details of this scheme.

Criteria	Details
Name of the Scholarship Programme	Aikyashree Scholarship (ঐক্যশ্রী স্কলারশিপ)
Launched by	West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Ministry Name	Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department Govt. Of West Bengal সংখ্যালঘু বিষয়ক ও মাদ্রাসা শিক্ষা বিভাগ, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকার
Launched in State	West Bengal (পশ্চিমবঙ্গ)
Launched for	Students belonging to Minority communities (Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Muslim, Parsi & Christian)
Name of the Department	Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department
Scholarship Type	State Government scheme
Method of Application	Online
Official Website	www.wbmdfcscholarship in www.wbmdfc.org
Session	2021-22
Eligible Courses	Class 1 to Ph.D. Course
Application Start Date	15th August 2021
Application Closing Date	15th December 2021
Helpline Number	1800-120-2130 6290875550 (Technical Helpdesk)
Helpline Email ID	scholarship.wbmdfc@gmail.com

Advantages of Aikyashree Scholarship

The West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) offers various scholarship programs. However, the corporation established the Aikyashree scholarship specifically to provide financial assistance to students belonging to minority communities such as Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsee, and Jain, with support from the State government.

There are several other reasons the Aikyashree scholarship program was established in addition to this one. With this scholarship,

1-Provide education loans for poor and meritorious students to continue their studies

2-Undertake programs to empower women from minority groups

3-Make students financially independent with the help of education

4-Improve the literacy ratio in West Bengal

5-Provide training to students for various competitive exams

6-Promote training programs to develop and upgrade the skills of students

7-Provide different scholarships for poor but dedicated students

ঐক্যশ্রী – স্কলারশিপ প্রোগ্রামের সুবিধা

ওয়েস্ট বেঙ্গল মাইনরিটি ডেভেলপমেন্ট অ্যান্ড ফিনান্স কর্পোরেশন (ডব্লিউবিএমডিএফসি) এর অধীনে বেশ কয়েকটি স্কলারশিপ প্রোগ্রাম রয়েছে। কিন্তু, এই কর্পোরেশনটি আইক্যশ্রী স্কলারশিপ একটি মহৎ উদ্দেশ্যের জন্য স্থাপন করেছে। তাদের মতে সংখ্যালঘু সম্প্রদায়ের ছাত্ররা অর্থাৎ যারা খ্রিস্টান, মুসলিম, শিখ, বৌদ্ধ, পার্সি, জৈনের ধর্মের, তারা যেন রাজ্য সরকারের কাছ থেকে আর্থিক উন্নতি লাভ করতে পারে।

এই কারণ ছাড়াও, আকাশশ্রী স্কলারশিপ প্রোগ্রাম তৈরি করার আরও কয়েকটি কারণ রয়েছে।

এই স্কলারশিপ দরিদ্র ও মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থীদের পড়ালেখা চালিয়ে যাওয়ার জন্য শিক্ষা ঋণ প্রদান করে

সংখ্যালঘু গোষ্ঠীর নারীদের ক্ষমতায়নের জন্য কর্মসূচি গ্রহণ করায়

শিক্ষার সাহায্যে শিক্ষার্থীদের আর্থিকভাবে স্বাবলম্বী করে তোলা

পশ্চিমবঙ্গে সাক্ষরতার অনুপাত উন্নত করে

বিভিন্ন প্রতিযোগিতামূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য শিক্ষার্থীদের প্রশিক্ষণ দেয়

শিক্ষার্থীদের দক্ষতা বিকাশ ও আপগ্রেড করার জন্য প্রশিক্ষণ কর্মসূচি প্রচার করে

দরিদ্র কিন্তু নিবেদিতপ্রাণ শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য বিভিন্ন বৃত্তি প্রদান করে

Aikyashree Scholarship Lists

Five government scholarship programs are available to students through the Aikyashree Scholarship 2020 Portal run by the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation.

• WB Pre Matric Scholarship
• WB Post Matric Scholarship
• Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal
• Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)
• Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal

-This scholarship is available to help and encourage students to learn Hindi in non-Hindi-speaking countries like West Bengal. -This scholarship is open to students enrolled in upper-division courses, undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, and research-level courses (M.Phil., Ph.D., M.Lit., etc.). -The selected students can receive a scholarship worth between Rs. 300 and Rs. 1000 per month.	Details
West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship	-These scholarships are open to Class 9 and Class 10 students. -The selected students are eligible to receive a scholarship worth between Rs. 150 and Rs. 750 per month. -The chosen students also receive an additional Ad hoc Reward of up to Rs. 1000 annually in addition to the scholarship money.
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal	-Students may apply for this scholarship program if they are in Class 11, Class 12, Graduation, or Post-Graduation. -This scholarship provides financial assistance to post-matriculated or post-secondary SC, ST, and OBC students. -The selected students can receive a scholarship worth between Rs. 160 and Rs. 1200 per month.
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)	-This scholarship is offered to assist and support students studying the Hindi language in Non-Hindi speaking states like West Bengal. -Students in higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research level courses (M.Phil., Ph.D., or M.Lit. etc.) can apply for this scholarship. -The chosen students can avail of the scholarship amount ranging from Rs. 300 to Rs. 1000 per month.
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal	-The recipients of this scholarship must be female students. -Only West Bengal students who have passed the class 12th exam from any board are eligible for the scholarship. -You can apply for this scholarship program if you are a female student seeking an undergraduate degree in basic science, engineering, or medicine at any West Bengali institution. -Each month, the selected students will receive Rs. 3000. In addition to the scholarship money, the student will receive a Rs. 2000 book grant each year.
West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship	-This scholarship is available to help and encourage students learning Hindi in non-Hindi-speaking countries like West Bengal. -This scholarship is open to students enrolled in upper-division courses, undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, and research-level courses (M.Phil., Ph.D., M.Lit., etc.). -The selected students can receive a scholarship worth between Rs. 300 and Rs. 1000 per month.

Source of Aikyashree Scholarship

Different State Government departments provide funding for each Aikyashree scholarship program. The table below contains information about each scholarship provider.

Name of Scholarship	Provider Name
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal	Government of West Bengal
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal	Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal	Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal
West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC ST Students	Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal

Timeline of Scholarship Application

Name of Scholarship	Provider Name
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal	July to September
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	September to November
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal	May to July
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal	October to December
West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC ST Students	September to November

Eligibility Criteria of Scholarship Application

Different Aikyashree scholarship types have different eligibility requirements. Students must apply for the scholarships by their level of education.

West Bengal Pre-matric Scholarship (SC/ST Students)

• The student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
• He or she must be a student of Class 9 or 10.
• The student must belong to either SC or ST category.
• The annual family income of the student should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs.

West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship

• The student’s primary residence must be in West Bengal.
• The student must fall under the OBC, SC, or ST categories.
• Class 11, Class 12, Graduation, or Post-Graduation students can apply for this scholarship.
• For OBC, SC, and ST category students, the annual family income cannot be more than Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 2 lakhs, or Rs. 2.5 lakh.

Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal

• The student’s primary residence must be in West Bengal.
• This student ought to be a woman.
• Candidates must have received a passing grade in Class 12 from any board.
• The student must want to attend a reputable institution in West Bengal to pursue a degree in engineering, medicine, or basic science.

Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)

• The student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
• The student must be studying in  Class 11 or 12.

Or

• If the student is not enrolled in general Undergraduate or Postgraduate level degree courses, they must be pursuing graduation in Engineering, Medical, and Technical/Professional courses.
• The student must have received at least 75% of the possible points in class 10 if they pursue a diploma or higher secondary education.
• The student must have received at least 75% of the possible points in class 12 if enrolled in undergraduate coursework.
• The student’s family’s annual income should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
• Deserving students will be awarded scholarships based on merit and other factors.
• Candidates for the M.Phil. Students from state-supported institutions may also apply for courses and doctoral programs to receive this scholarship.

Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal

• The student needs to live in West Bengal.
• He or she must be a citizen of a country that does not speak Hindi.
• The student must have completed one of the degree programs listed below: Madhyamik, higher secondary, graduation, PG, or any comparable degree program.
• The student must have received at least 60 percent of the possible points in the preliminary examination, which included Hindi as one of the subjects.

Aikyashree Scholarship Rewards

Only those students who achieved a grade of at least 50% on their prior exam are given the Aikyashree scholarship amount. The State Government fund provides the scholarship amount to eligible students. The recipients of the scholarships are divided into two categories: day scholars and hostellers.

The detailed scholarship incentives for both categories are available to students below.

Scholarship Incentives for Hostellers

Types of Scholarship	Class of Study	Admission fee & tuition fee waiver	Maintenance Allowance waiver	Total benefit
Pre-Matric	6 to 10	Rs. 4400	Rs.  6600	Rs. 11,000
Post-Matric	11 and 12	Rs. 7700	Rs. 4200	Rs. 11,900
Post-Matric	11 and 12 (technical and vocational courses of this level)	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 4200	Rs. 15,200
Post-Matric	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	Rs. 3300	Rs. 6300	Rs. 9600
Post-Matric	M.Phil.	Rs. 3300	Rs. 13,200	Rs. 16,500
Merit-cum-Means	Medical Engineering, Management, Law, Chartered Accountant, etc. courses	Rs. 22,000	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 33,000

Scholarship Incentives for Day Scholars

Types of Scholarship	Class of Study	Admission fee & tuition fee waiver	Maintenance Allowance waiver	Total benefit
Pre-Matric	1 to 5	–	Rs. 1100	Rs. 1100
Pre-Matric	6 to 10	Rs. 4400	Rs. 1100	Rs. 5500
Post-Matric	11 and 12	Rs. 7700	Rs. 2500	Rs. 10200
Post-Matric	11 and 12 (technical and vocational courses of this level)	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 2500	Rs. 13500
Post-Matric	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	Rs. 3300	Rs. 3300	Rs. 6600
Post-Matric	M.Phil.	Rs. 3300	Rs. 6000	Rs. 9300
Merit-cum-Means	Medical Engineering, Management, Law, Chartered Accountant, etc. courses	Rs. 22,000	Rs. 5500	Rs. 27500

Selection Procedure for Aikyashree Scholarship

The Aikyashree scholarship is available to two types of students:

1. New candidates
2. Candidates applying for a renewal scholarship
3. For New scholarships, the corporation will only consider a student eligible based on merit and subject to the budgetary allocation provided by the State Government.
4. For Renewal Scholarship, the corporation will only consider students who have obtained 50% marks in their previous examination.

Application Portals of Aikyashree Scholarship

Students can find detailed instructions for completing and submitting the Aikyashree application form in the table below. Buddy4Study has compiled the correct application portal addresses for all of the programs and scholarships offered by the Aikyashree scholarship program, however, to simplify things.

Criteria	Information
West Bengal Pre- matric Scholarship	The application can be sent via the portal http://oasis.gov.in/
West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship	The application can be sent via the portal http://oasis.gov.in/
Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal	The application can be sent via the portal https://jbnsts.ac.in/
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)	The application can be received via the portal www.wbmdfcscholarship.gov.in or https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal	The application can be sent offline to the following address: Scholarship & Stipend Section of Education, Directorate, West Bengal,   Bikash Bhawan, DF Block, Salt Lake Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091

Step-by-Step Application Process for Aikyashree Scholarship

Students must take the following actions to continue with the Aikyashree application process:

Step 1 – Student Registration

1. Visit the official website of the WBMDFC portal or directly click on the Aikyashree Scholarship portal at http://wbmdfcscholarship.org.

2. Click on the New Registration

3. Select the District of your Institute

4. Enter the details like Name, District, Guardians Name, DOB, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Bank Account Number in the registration form

5. Now click on Submit and Proceed.

Step 2– Eligibility

1. Fill out the information requested in the scheme eligibility column on the website, including the current institution’s name, location, class or course title, board name, year of the last exam’s passing, percentage of marks earned, annual family income, and email address.

2. Double-check the information and select the Submit & Proceed tab.

Step 3 – Registration Completion

1. A temporary User ID will be generated after the previously mentioned step is finished.

2. Verify your inbox or email because the password will be sent there.

Step 4 – Student’s Login

1. Login with the User ID and Password on the Student Log-In window

2. Enter the below-mentioned details:

• -Basic Information
• -Academic Information
• -Bank Account Information

3. Change the password (it must be changed) for added security, then click the Submit button.

Step 5 – Final Submission

1. Fill out the information in the Basic Information option.

2. Press “Submit” to continue.

3. Next, fill in the information under the Academic Information option.

4. Press “Submit” to continue.

5. Complete the bank account information form and confirm

6. Check all the information by selecting the Pre-View tab.

7. Select the Final Submit button.

Step 6 – Verification and Print Out

1. Check the information entered in the previous step very carefully.

2. Take a printout copy of the application form after verifying the data has been entered into the appropriate slots.

3. Submit the application form and a photocopy of the bank passbook, which includes the IFSC Code and bank account number, to the relevant institute.

Documents Required In Application Process for Aikyashree Scholarship

The Aikyashree Scholarship is a scholarship scheme that is offered by the Government of West Bengal, India for students from economically weaker sections. The following is a list of documents that are typically required during the application process:

1. Income certificate
2. Caste certificate (if applicable)
3. Residential/domicile certificate
4. Mark sheets of the last qualifying exam
5. Admit card for the last exam
6. Bank account details (for Direct Benefit Transfer)
7. Passport size photograph
8. Adhaar card
9. Mobile number and email ID (for communication)

It is important to note that the exact list of required documents may vary depending on the specific scholarship category and other eligibility criteria. Additionally, it is important to carefully check the official website of the scholarship program for the most up-to-date information on the documents required for the application process.

Application Process of Aikyashree Scholarship

In case a student wants to renew his/her WBMDFC scholarship, he/she needs to follow the below steps:

1- Visit the official website for All Scholarship (Pre-Matric, Post Matric, MCM, TSP, SVMCM scholarship)

2- Click on the Renewal Application option, which will open a new window

3- Select the district and click OK on the dialogue box appearing on the screen

4- Login by entering the application ID, date of birth, district, and captcha code

5- Click Login

6- An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number- Enter the sent OPT and submit-

7- There will be two options – Renew Application and Withdraw Application- Click on Renew Application

8- Enter the asked details in the registration form like name, date of birth, email ID, parent’s name, gender, religion, etc.-

9- Click on Submit and Next

10- Enter previous and current academic details

11- Click on Submit and Next

12- Check and verify the bank details like IFSC, bank and branch name, bank account number, and name in the bank account as per the passbook

13- Tick the confirmation box ‘I confirm that the bank account details are ok to the best of my knowledge & belief.

14- Click on Submit and Next

15- Upload the necessary documents with the form (institute verification certificate)

16- Submit the application form by clicking Submit and Next tab

17- Finally, review the details before finally submitting the form

18- Click on Submit and Lock Renewal Application tab

19- A popup will be displayed asking if the details are correct- If they are, click on OK

20- Click on Print Renewal Application to get the application’s printout

How to Track Application Status for Aikyashree Scholarship?

1. Visit WBMDFC’s website for more information.
2. The menu bar’s Track Application tab should be selected.
3. Afterward, choose the district, application ID, and birthdate.
4. When the captcha code appears on the screen, enter it.
5. Lastly, select the Submit tab.

Contact Information- Aikyashree Scholarship 2024-2025

Here is the contact information for the Aikyashree Scholarship:

Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091, West Bengal, India.

Phone: 1800-120-2130 (Toll-Free) Email: helpdesk@sw.kar.nic.in

It is recommended to check the official website of the Aikyashree Scholarship for the most up-to-date contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions: Aikyashree Scholarship 2024-2025