OASIS Scholarship 2023: Scholarship Portal for Bengal Students

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The OASIS Scholarship, an initiative of the Government of India, serves as a vital support system for students from minority communities aiming for advanced education. Standing for “Online Application for Scholarship in Studies,” OASIS is meticulously overseen by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Eligible minority communities encompass a broad spectrum, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis).

Designed with inclusivity, the OASIS Scholarship targets economically challenged students, aiming to dismantle financial barriers that often hinder their educational pursuits. Beyond merely waiving tuition fees, this scholarship supports maintenance allowances and other essential academic expenditures. The exact scholarship amount is contingent upon the student’s educational level and categorization, with funds typically disbursed directly to the educational institution. OASIS stands as a beacon of opportunity, ensuring that economic constraints do not impede deserving students from accessing higher education.

Latest OASIS Scholarship Status

On May 10, 2023, the OASIS scholarship online application period opened for 2023–2024.

There is currently no posted application deadline. However, the OASIS application process is anticipated to remain open for 4 to 5 months (tentative).

Students from SC (Scheduled Caste) who intend to apply for the OASIS scholarship in 2023–2024 must now abide by a new rule. Continue reading to learn more.

OASIS Portal-Overview

Which scholarships are included in the OASIS scholarship? When can students submit applications for those scholarships? You’ll find answers to all of these queries in the table below. It includes a list of all the scholarships on the OASIS scholarship portal. In West Bengal, students can find the right scholarship to support their higher education, whether in high school or college.

Here is a table with the important dates and deadlines for the OASIS Scholarship application process for the 2023-2024 academic year:

Event	Date
Application process starts	August 1, 2023
Last date to submit the application	December 31, 2023
Last date to submit a hard copy	January 15, 2023
Defective verification	February 28, 2023
Institute verification	March 31, 2023
Final sanction of scholarship	April 30, 2023 (tentative)

*Note: These dates are subject to change, and it is important to check the official website of the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the most up-to-date information.

*The above-mentioned application period is only a guide and is subject to change at the scholarship provider’s discretion.

OASIS Scholarship-Eligibility Criteria

What requirements must students meet to be eligible to apply for an Oasis scholarship? Students search everywhere for the answer to this simple question. One of the main requirements for students to qualify for these scholarships is to be citizens of the state or have a domicile there. In addition to this, students must meet several other requirements, which are listed below.

No.	Scholarship	Scholarship eligibility
1	Pre-matric scholarship for SC students	1-Student must be enrolled in classes 9 and 10 and fall under the SC category. 2-The annual income of the family or guardian should not exceed INR 2 lakh from all sources.
2	Pre-matric scholarship for ST students	1-Student must be enrolled in classes 9 and 10 and fall under the SC category. 2-The annual income of the family or guardian should not exceed INR 2 lakh from all sources.
3	Post-matric scholarship for SC/ST students	1-The candidate must be an OBC and enrolled in a post-secondary institution. 2-The family’s or the guardian’s annual income shouldn’t exceed INR 1 lakh.
4	Post-matric scholarship for OBC students	1-The candidate must be an OBC and enrolled in a post-secondary institution. 2-The family’s or the guardian’s total annual income shouldn’t exceed INR 1 lakh.

*Only students who reside in West Bengal may apply for any of the aforementioned scholarships.

OASIS Scholarship-Benefits

The benefits students receive through OASIS scholarships are erratic and largely based on the course they are presently enrolled in. The selection process heavily weighs the applicants’ academic ability and financial needs. Nevertheless, the amount of the scholarship varies from class to class. The OASIS scholarship has a detailed structure of scholarships that applicants can receive. Only if the students’ applications are successfully verified by PO or DWOs is the scholarship amount disbursed.

Scholarship	Reward for Day Scholars	Scholarship
Pre-matric scholarship for SC students	Adhoc grant of 750 INR per year plus INR 150 per month for 10 months.	Adhoc grant of INR 1,000 per year plus INR 750 per month for 10 months.
Pre-matric scholarship for ST students	Adhoc grant of 750 INR annually plus INR 150 per month for ten months.	Maximum monthly allowance of INR 1200.
Post-matric scholarship for SC/ST students	A monthly allowance of up to INR 550	A monthly allowance of up to INR 1,200
For medical/ engineering/ BSc (Agri)/ MPhil/Ph.D./ LLM students	INR 550 per month	INR 1,200 per month
For B.Pharm/ LLB/ B.Nursing/ PG/ Hotel Management courses etc.	INR 530 per month	INR 820 per month
For general courses up to the graduate level	INR 300 per month	INR 750 per month
For students of classes 11th and 12th in 10+2 system intermediate courses/ Polytechnic/ ITI courses	INR 230 per month	INR 750 per month
Post-matric scholarship for OBC students	Allowance of up to INR 350 per month	Allowance of up to INR 750 per month
For medical/ engineering/ BSc (Agri)/ MPhil/Ph.D./ LLM students	INR 350 per month	INR 750 per month
For B.Pharm/ LLB/ B.Nursing/ PG/ Hotel Management courses etc.	INR 335 per month	INR 510 per month
For general courses up to the graduate level	INR 210 per month	INR 400 per month
For students of classes 11th and 12th in 10+2 system intermediate courses/ Polytechnic/ ITI courses	INR 160 per month	INR 260 per month

OASIS Scholarship-Application Process

What procedures must be followed to apply for an OASIS scholarship? Discover the step-by-step requirements for any scholarship that students wish to apply for.

Step 1: Registration for OASIS scholarship

1-Visit the official website of OASIS at https://oasis.gov.in/

2-Click on “Student’s registration” in the students’ corner.

3-Choose the district where the institution is based.

4- A page for verification of the caste certificate will appear. Fill in all details and click on submit.

5-Once the caste certificate is verified, candidates will be directed to the online registration page. Fill in all mandatory fields and click on submit.

1-Once a candidate has successfully registered, they can access the “Download login information/acknowledgment slip” button to download their permanent user ID, application number, and password.

2-Utilizing the application number/user ID and password, click the “Login Now” button.

3-Once logged in, they must carefully fill out their additional and bank information before clicking the “Save and Proceed” tab.

Step 3: Verifying and checking OASIS application

Candidates can use the “Verify and Lock” button to secure all the information they have entered after completing the application form in full.

*Note: Candidates cannot make any changes after locking the information filled. Therefore, be sure to fill out the application form completely and accurately.

Step 4: Print the application

Click the “Download Application Form” button to obtain a computer-generated copy of the application form after the application has been successfully locked.

Step 5: Submission of printed application

To the concerned BDO (Block Development Officer) for the Block area or PO cum DWO for the municipality corporation, please submit the printed copy of the properly completed application form along with copies of all supporting documentation. The documents to be submitted are:

1-A current stamp-size photo

2- Attested copy of caste certificate/acknowledgment slip

3-Certified copies of the most recent exam results and certificates

Application Process for SC Students

For Schedule Caste (SC) students, completing this extra step before accessing the OASIS scholarship portal is required.

Step 1: Signing up for a National Scholarship Portal account

Check out the official website.

Select “New Registration.”

Read the registration guidelines, check the boxes, and click on ‘Continue.’

Click the “Register” tab after completing the registration form.

Oasis Scholarship – Renewal Process

Candidates must reapply each year if they have previously received scholarships through the Oasis scholarship portal. The application procedure is slightly different for renewal. Below is a step-by-step explanation of the renewal process for candidates.

Step 1: Log in to the Oasis scholarship account.

Check out the official website.
Select “Renew Scholarship” by clicking the button in the student’s corner.
Log in with your password and registered user ID/application number.
Check the previously entered information and make any necessary changes.

Step 2: Renew the application

Candidates can select “Renew Application” after confirming their previously submitted information.
Enter details about the student’s current academic training.
Select “Renew and Lock application” from the menu.

*Note: Candidates cannot change any fields once they have locked their individual renewal applications. They should, therefore be careful to fill out every field with the correct data.

Step 3: Submit the printed application

Candidates can download the application form and submit it along with all necessary supporting documentation to the relevant Block Development Office (BDO) for the block area or PO cum DWO for the municipality corporation once their renewal application has been locked.

The documents to be submitted include:

A current stamp-size photo
Caste certificate/acknowledgment slip certified copy
Certified copies of the most recent exam results and certificates

OASIS Scholarship-Application Status

The Oasis scholarship website also allows users to monitor the progress of their open applications. Through the portal, one can check the status of a student’s application for a pre-matriculation or post-matriculation scholarship. To check the status of an application, follow the short instructions below.

Visit the official page.
Click on the “Track an application” button.

Choose the district that contains the current institution.
To track the application, enter information such as the application serial number or user ID, the applied district, and the session.

Frequently Asked Questions: OASIS Scholarship 2023-2024

1- Can students be given an OASIS scholarship more than once?

Because we want to help as many deserving new students as possible, each eligible applicant can only receive the OASIS scholarship once.

2- How are OASIS scholarship recipients selected?

Using two rounds of judging by knowledgeable, skilled volunteer judges, the OASIS National Scholarship Committee chooses the scholarship recipients based on predetermined criteria listed at the application site. The scholarship committee’s decisions are final.

3- How are scholarship recipients notified?

At the end of July 2019, the OASIS National Scholarship Committee will contact all scholarship winners via email or phone if email is not an option. The names and pictures will also be published on our National tSpace’s scholarship page.

4- Can a freshman, sophomore, or junior who is accomplished apply to receive an OASIS scholarship?

Only graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college in the United States in the year they graduate are eligible for the scholarship.

5- Can an active employee of AT&T receive a scholarship?

No, active employees may not apply for this scholarship. Their children may apply.

6- Is OASIS scholarships limited to OASIS members’ children only?

No, it is open to anyone eligible.

7- If I want to change my submitted application, can I resubmit it?

Before submitting, applicants should double-check the information in their application and any necessary attachments. The logistics prevent us from allowing multiple submissions from each participant due to the volume of applications received, which could result in disqualification.

8- What if I change the college I intend to attend in the fall?

When an applicant is given a scholarship, OASIS pays the money directly to the college listed on the submitted application. If the college chosen later changes, the applicant must notify the OASIS scholarship committee in writing of the specific change as soon as possible after being informed that they have been selected as a recipient.

9- For my SAT or ACT score and GPA as supported by the school transcript, can I upload these transcripts, though each will state “Unofficial Copy”?

Although they have the word “unofficial” on them, you can still upload the requested transcripts. It is crucial to remember that each applicant must certify the veracity and accuracy of the information on their application, including any uploaded “unofficial” transcript copies. This certification must be included in the application form.

10- Are there residency requirements for an applicant?

Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale OR 4.00 on a 5.00 scale. This and other requirements are detailed on the application site http://oasisatt.org/scholarships/