With the rapidly increasing cost of education, a number of capable students are unable to fulfill their aspirations of higher studies. In fact, according to a report by Institute for Policy Research Studies (PRS), New Delhi, the percentage of students enrolled in class 10th is 77% while the percentage of students enrolled in class 11 is limited to 52%. This clearly depicts the drop-out of students from class 10th to 11th and makes the need for the scholarships.
OBJECTIVE
The scholarship will be awarded for studies in India in a government or private school from class IX TO XII.
ELIGIBILITY
(1) Candidate should be studying in the Govt & Private schools recognized by CBSE Board
(2) Gross annual income of family of the candidate from all sources does not exceed Rs. 3.00 lakhs per annum.
(3) Minimum 60% marks in previous year examination.
(4) The Scholarship is open for Delhi/NCR region only.
DISTRIBUTION
A total of 500 scholarships are targeted to be distributed as ‘Fresh’ scholarships for the year 2020-21.
30% scholarship is earmarked for girls students of which is transferable to male students in case of non-availability of female students. *30% is the floor and not the ceiling for eligible girl students.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Fresh - As the number of scholarships for minorities available in a year is fixed and limited, it is necessary to lay down preference for selection. Selection weightage is to be given to poverty rather than marks (the applicant is required to submit an Income Certificate). In case of same income, merit shall be generated.
Applicants should be Indian nationals and studying in a recognized school /Board with a consistent attendance and good academic record. SDEF reserves the right to cancel/change/alter the rules for award of Scholarships.
Scholarships
The foundation is offering 500 scholarship in the following categories:
Smt. Shyam Lata Garg Scholarships for Class 12 Students - ₹5,000 per annum
Smt. Sheela Gupta Scholarships for Class 11 Students - ₹4,000 per annum
Sh. Ram Lal Gupta Scholarships for Class 10 Students - ₹3,000 per annum
Sh. Anand Swarup Garg Scholarships for Class 9 Students - ₹2,000 per annum
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