smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Scholarship on Merit Basis
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to encourage meritorious students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University by awarding scholarships to those who secure the highest marks in the relevant course, class, or subject.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, one student from each undergraduate and postgraduate class at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University is awarded a scholarship equal to the tuition fee of their respective class.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University.
1. The student must have secured the highest marks in the relevant course, class, or subject.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
A Scholarship Cell has been established at the university level to manage the scholarship process. The cell provides application forms to students, who must complete the forms and submit them along with their high school certificate, Aadhaar card, grade sheet, and bank account details. 
After scrutinizing the applications, the cell prepares a list of eligible students. Upon administrative and financial approval, the scholarship funds are transferred directly to the bank accounts of the eligible students.

Documents Required:
High School Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Mark Sheet of the respective Class
Bank Account Details
scholarship scheme - Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board, Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and market workers of Uttarakhand to pursue higher education in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Horticulture & other related fields.

Benefits:
Students pursuing courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Horticulture and other related fields at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar; R.M.P. (P.G.) College, Gurukul Narsan, Haridwar; V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal; and the College of Horticulture, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Ranichauri, are eligible for scholarships, which are awarded to the sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, market laborers, and their dependents to support their higher education in these fields.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a student.
1. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a small or marginal farmer, agricultural laborer, or mandi worker, or their dependent.
1. The applicant’s total annual family income must not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant must obtain a certificate from the concerned Mandi Committee stating that they belong to the respective Mandi area.
Eligible students must apply to the university or college.
Meritorious students will be selected by a committee constituted by the university or college.

Documents Required:
Proof of enrollment in an eligible college
Certificate from the concerned Mandi Committee stating that applicant belongs to the concerned Mandi area.
Income certificate
Identity proof
Educational Qualifications documents/certificates
Other documents as required
Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Workers of Jute Mills/MSME JDP Units
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles
Department: null
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

National Jute Board Act, 2008 provides to “secure better working conditions and provisions and improve amenities and incentives for workers engaged in the jute industry.”

Benefits:
- Secondary Education (for  Girls only ): ₹ 5,000/- (Five thousand)
- Higher Secondary Education (for  Girls only): ₹ 10,000/- (Ten thousand)

Eligibility:
- Scholarship to the girl children on Passing out the Examination in 2021(2021-22), 2022 (2022-23), 2023 (2023-24), 2024 (2024-25), 2025 (2025-26) - Total 5 Years (2021-26) 15th Finance Commission period.
- The scheme will be applicable to the girl children of the workers of Jute Mills and MSME - JDP units engaged in the production of jute products.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The parents/guardians should visit (during office hours) the respective Jute Mills/JDP Units Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Jute Mills/JDP Units.

Documents Required:
Admit Card of the Examination passed 
Mark Sheet of the Examination passed
Certificate issued by the Board/Council, the Controller of Examination
Aadhar / Voter ID of the applicant 
Bank details – Copy of the Bank Pass Book (Bank Account must be Aadhar linked) 
The current month's pay slip of the  worker 
ESI Identity Certificate of the worker – for JDP Unit 
A declaration/ affidavit stating that the applicant has not claimed/ received any such scholarship/financial benefit of this nature on passing out the examination from State/Central Government Departments. A false declaration by the applicant will be seriously viewed, and the Scholarship amount will be recovered from the applicant and the concerned Jute Mill/JDP unit
Scholarship to Disabled Students
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Scholarship to Disabled Students" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department aims to provide financial assistance to students with disabilities. Through this scheme, annual scholarships are offered to support the education of eligible students from Class 1 onwards.

Benefits:
**Scholarship Assistance:**

- ₹1,500/- per year for students with disabilities studying in Class 1st to 8th.
- ₹2,000/- to ₹4,500 per year for students studying in Class 9th and above.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be a student.
  - The applicant must have at least 40% of any of the 21 benchmark disabilities listed under the [Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/15939/1/the_rights_of_persons_with_disabilities_act%2C_2016.pdf).  - The applicant should have passed the last annual examination with a minimum of 40% marks.
  - The applicant should possess a valid PH (Person with Disability) Identity Card.
  - The applicant should be currently studying in a recognized educational institution.

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Application Process:
[Online]
How to Register:Step 1: Visit the Digital Gujarat portal. 
Step 2: The user should click on the "Click to register" option. Fill all details and click on "Save".
How to Log In:Step 1: Visit the Digital Gujarat portal. 
Step 2: The user should click on the "Login" option. 
Step 3: Enter all details and click on "Login".
How to Apply for a New Service:Step 1: After logging in, select the relevant department.
Step 2: Choose the specific service to apply for within that department.
Step 3: Fill out all required details in the application form.
Step 4: Upload, attach, or browse necessary documents. Alternatively, import documents directly from DigiLocker.
Step 5: Carefully review all entered information.
Step 6: Submit the application.
Step 7: Once the application is completed, proceed to payment to download the certificate.
Step 8: Upon successful payment, the certificate will be available for download.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card	Bank.
Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Birth Certificate.
Identity Card.
Other Mark sheets/Last Year Mark sheet.
PH Certificate from Civil Surgeon.
PH Identity Card.
Ration Card.
Scholarship to Divyang Students (Class 1 to 8)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹600/- for students in Class 1 to 5 and ₹960/- for students in Class 6 to 8, to regularly enrolled disable students.

Benefits:
***Rate of Scholarships:***

- **Class 1 to 5:**  ₹600/- - **Class 6 to 8:**  ₹960/- 
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a disabled student.
1. The applicant must be studying in Class 1 to 8.
1. The applicant’s annual family income must be less than ₹24,000/-.
1. The student must not availing benefits from any other scholarship scheme.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Students can apply online for scholarship by visiting the NSP Portal of Government of India (https://scholarships.gov.in/).
The following documents will be attached with the application: Aadhaar card of the applicant, mobile number, certified photo and CBS bank account which is Aadhaar linked/seeded, previous class passed mark sheet, disability certificate, income certificate, self-declaration certificate that the applicant is not taking benefit of any other scholarship scheme of the government. 
The student sends the application to his/her educational institution; the concerned educational institution verifies the application form and forwards it online to the District Social Welfare Officer.
The District Social Welfare Officer examines the received application form and gets the complete application forms physically verified. Incomplete applications (which can be corrected) are temporarily marked as defective, otherwise they are completely rejected. The scholarship amount is paid to the eligible applicants directly in their bank account in the financial year as per the availability of budget.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card
Mobile number
Verified photo
CBS bank account linked/seeded to Aadhaar
Previous class mark sheet
Disability certificate
Income certificate
Self-declaration form stating that the student is not availing benefits from any other scholarship scheme
Scholarship to Poor Students
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, one student from each undergraduate and postgraduate class at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University is awarded a scholarship equal to the tuition fee of their respective class.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
1. The student must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University.
1. The student must have the lowest annual family income among all students in the same course, class, or subject.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
A Scholarship Cell has been established at the university level to manage scholarship applications. The cell provides application forms to students, who are required to complete the form and submit it along with their high school certificate, Aadhaar card, income certificate, bank account details, and university identity card. 
After scrutinizing the applications, the cell publishes a list of eligible students. Upon administrative and financial approval, the scholarship funds are transferred directly to the bank accounts of the eligible students.

Documents Required:
High School Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Bank Account Details
University Identity Card
Scholarship to SC students studying in selected schools under Talentpool Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide the best education to meritorious Scheduled Caste students in high-quality residential schools to help them build their careers and improve their living standards.

Benefits:
1. Financial assistance of up to ₹40,000/- per student is provided.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste.
1.  The applicant should from Standard 5 and Standard 10.
1. The applicant should be studying in a school selected under the Talent Pool Scheme.
1. The applicant&#39;s parents&#39; income limit should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-. (whose income is between ₹2,00,000/- and ₹3,00,000/-, are eligible for 50% assistance).
1. The applicant must be a student.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Visit the nearest Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district. Collect the application form from the office and fill it out correctly. Submit the completed application form along with all the required attachments to the Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district in which the school has been selected.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card 
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque 
Caste Certificate 
Income Certificate
Scholarship to Undergo Advanced Training in the Field of Art
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to provide facilities to Goan talented students to undergo advanced training in the field of various disciplines of Art, i.e. Indian Classical Music and Dance, Drama, Western Music, Folk Art, Puppetry, Painting, Sculpture, etc.. Scholarship of ₹3,000/- per month.

Benefits:
- Advanced training in the field of various disciplines of Art, i.e. Indian Classical Music and Dance, Drama, Western Music, Folk Art, Puppetry, Painting, Sculpture, etc. 
- Scholarship of ₹3,000/- per month is given, initially for two years and can be extended for another three years.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be from Goa.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should be in the age group of 16 to 30.

_*A copy of the rules and regulations is available at Kala Academy free of charge._

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applications are invited by releasing an announcement in local newspapers. The announcement consists of the proforma prescribed by the Kala Academy for application to the scholarship scheme.
Step 2: In the provided application form, the interested applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the supporting documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa, Campal, Panaji.
Step 4: After proper scrutiny, the candidates are interviewed with practical demonstrations in performing arts for the ion. 
*The Kala Academy reserves the right to the students for advance training. 
*Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.

Documents Required:
Birth Certificate.
Certificates of Previous Training.
Scholarships and Stipends
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Scholarships and Stipends" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to encourage and support national-level athletes by providing scholarships to medal winners and stipends to participants.

Benefits:
- **Scholarships:** ₹2,500/- per player is awarded to athletes who have won medals at the national level.  - **Stipends:** ₹2,000/- per player is awarded to athletes who have participated at the national level, irrespective of winning.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be a male.
  - The applicant should have participated in a national-level sports event.
  - The applicant should have won a medal at the national level to be eligible for the scholarship.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the homepage of the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Step 2: Click on the “Registration” button on the upper-right side of the page.
Step 3: Fill in all the required details as per the form and submit it.
Application Process:Step 1: After registration, check your registered email for login credentials.
Step 2: Select “Player” as the user type and log in using the credentials received.
Step 3: Click on the concerned scheme name and proceed with the application.

Documents Required:
National-Level Medal Certificate (for scholarship eligibility)
Aadhar Card
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Residential Proof
Any other document as required.
Scholarships for Meritorious Students to Study Abroad
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Scholarships for Meritorious Students to Study Abroad by the Madhya Pradesh Government provides aid to 20 students yearly with family income under ₹8 lakh, 75% in postgraduation, and teaching experience or an M.Phil degree.

Benefits:
**Financial Support:**
Covers actual expenses or up to $38,000 annually, plus an additional $2,000 for books, equipment, typing, thesis binding, and other academic work.
**Total Amount:**
A maximum of $40,000 annually or its equivalent in the local currency is provided.
**Bond Requirement:**
The applicant must sign a bond for the entire amount received under the scheme.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be seeking a postgraduate degree with at least 75% marks in their graduation from a recognized university/institute in Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should have an annual family income not exceeding ₹8 lakh from all sources.
1. The applicant should be under 25 years of age for postgraduate studies and under 35 years of age for PhD research.
1. The applicant should have secured admission to a study program abroad.
1. The applicant should have qualified for international tests such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, or IELTS.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a PhD and have:

- 75% marks in postgraduate studies in the relevant subject.
- Two years of teaching experience or an M.Phil degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university or government college in Madhya Pradesh.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Commissioner Higher Education for new education and concerned Regional Additional Director, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Aadhar Card)
Income Certificate 
Educational Qualification Certificates (Graduation/Postgraduation)
Mark Sheets (Graduation/Postgraduation)
Passport Copy
Proof of Admission to a Foreign Educational Institution
Visa Application and Visa Fee Receipt
Medical Insurance Document
Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with Disabilities, DNH & DD
State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, DNH & DD offers tuition fee reimbursement up to ₹1.9 lakh, maintenance allowance, book grant, laptop support, assistive devices, and special disability allowances for eligible UG/PG students in notified institutes. Income limit: ₹8 lakh p.a.

Benefits:
1. Reimbursement of admission and tuition fees up to ₹1.90 lakh per annum.
1. Maintenance allowance: ₹3,000/- per month for day scholars and ₹1,500/- per month for hostellers.
1. Book allowance of ₹5,000/- per annum.
1. One-time laptop/computer grant up to ₹45,000/- in the first year.
1. One-time assistive devices grant up to ₹30,000/-.
1. Special disability-related allowances such as reader, escort, or helper allowance up to ₹2,000/- per month.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to DNH&amp;DD.
1. The applicant must be a student with disability.
1. The applicant must be pursuing Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses.
1. The applicant must be studying in the Institutes of Excellence notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
1. The applicant should meet the admission criteria of the respective institution.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official scholarship portal or contact the concerned Social Welfare Department of DNH & DD.
Step 2: Fill in the scholarship application form with accurate personal, academic, disability, and bank details.
Step 3: Ensure admission is taken in a recognised institution for higher education.
Step 4: Upload or attach the required documents, including:
Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority
Domicile Certificate of DNH & DD
Income Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate from the institution
Previous qualifying examination mark sheet
Fee Receipt
Bank Passbook copy
Passport-size photograph
Step 5: Submit the completed application form before the prescribed last date.
Step 6: The application and submitted documents will be verified by the institution and the concerned department.
Step 7: After approval, the scholarship amount will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority
Domicile Certificate of DNH & DD
Income Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate from the institution
Previous qualifying examination mark sheet
Fee Receipt
Bank Passbook copy
Passport-size photograph