Rishi and Milan Khosla Scholarship Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Women and Child,Scholarships and student finance,Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to promote higher education among girl students in the state by providing scholarships to those pursuing their first year of post-graduation in various government colleges across Uttarakhand.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant (girl student) must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The girl student must be studying in a government college in Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be enrolled in the first year of a postgraduate (PG) course. 1. The applicant’s family annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-. 1. The girl student must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
- The scheme is implemented under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Uttarakhand and the Rishi and Milan Khosla Foundation, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. - Applications are generally invited by the Department of Higher Education during December–January, after informing the respective colleges. - To avail the scholarship, the girl student must apply online at <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="www.vidyasaarathi.co.in" nis:value=https://www.vidyasaarathi.co.in nis:enabled=true/> during the specified period. Along with the application, the student is required to submit her Aadhaar card, bank account details, permanent residence certificate, income certificate, mark sheets of all years of graduation, college ID, and proof of admission in post-graduation.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details
- Permanent residence certificate
- Income certificate
- Mark sheets of all years of graduation
- College ID
- Proof of admission in post-graduation
FAQs
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Girl students enrolled in the first year of post-graduation in government colleges of Uttarakhand, with at least 60% marks in graduation, are eligible.
How many students are awarded under this scheme?
The scholarship is awarded to 50 girl students each year.
What is the amount of the scholarship?
Each selected student receives a scholarship of ₹51,000/-.
Are students from private colleges eligible?
No, the scholarship is applicable only for girl students studying in government colleges of Uttarakhand.
What is the family income criterion for eligibility?
The total annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹6 lakh.
Is there any academic performance requirement?
Yes, the student must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.
When are applications usually invited?
Applications are generally invited by the Department of Higher Education during December–January each year.
How can students apply for the scholarship?
Students must apply online at www.vidyasaarathi.co.in during the application period.