National Means Cum Merit Scholarship

National Means Cum Merit Scholarship

Description

Category: Central Schemes
Department Name: Department of School Education & Literacy
Application Deadline: 31.08.24
Defective Application Verification Closed: 15.09.24
Institute Verification Closed: 15.09.24
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Closed: 30.09.24

Description

The NMMSS aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, encouraging them to continue their secondary education. This scholarship helps reduce dropout rates at the secondary level and ensures that students from lower-income families have the opportunity to pursue their studies. The scholarship provides an annual financial grant to cover educational expenses, supporting students from class IX to XII.

Eligibility

  • Meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Must be studying in Class IX and continue up to Class XII.
  • Family income should not exceed Rs. 1.5 lakh per annum.
  • Selection based on performance in a state-level examination.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in).
  2. Register as a new user with valid credentials.
  3. Fill in the application form with all required details.
  4. Upload necessary documents including photo, ID card, bank passbook, previous year's mark sheet, and income certificate.
  5. Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.

Guidelines