Complete guide to WB scholarship- List of scholarships and application process

Scholarships for both high school and college students are available through the West Bengal state government. The scholarships are designed to help financially needy, academically deserving, and meritorious students residing in the state. 

Additionally, students belonging to the state have access to many reputable institutions of higher learning in the state, including the NIT (Durgapur), IIM (Kolkata), IIT (Kharagpur), and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (Kolkata).

This article contains all the information you need to know about West Bengal scholarships – from requirements and application procedures to deadlines. All the details you require are right here, so you can easily find the right scholarship for you and get started on your application. 

See also: How to apply for Punjab scholarship?

 

WB scholarship: List of all West Bengal scholarships

Here is a list of the best scholarships available to West Bengali students. The list includes scholarships from both the central and state governments.

Sno.	Scholarship name	Sponsorer	Period of application
1.	Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal	West Bengal Government	Aug – Dec
2.	West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal	Aug – Dec
3.	West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC ST Students	Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal	Aug – Dec
4.	Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal	Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal	Oct – Dec
5.	Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship	Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata	May – Jul
6.	West Bengal Talent Support Stipend Programme	West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation	Aug – Dec
7.	West Bengal Merit Cum Means Scholarship	West Bengal Government	Aug – Mar
8.	JBNSTS Scholarship Program	West Bengal Government	Aug – Oct

 

 

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for minorities, West Bengal

• The West Bengal Minority Scholarship is one of the most well-known scholarships for minority students in the state.
• It covers students’ education starting in Class 11 and offers financial support of up to Rs 8000 per month, depending on the degree or level of study.
• Students are awarded this grant based on both academic merit and financial need.

 

West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC

• This scheme is aimed at assisting financially SC/ST/OBC students in West Bengal who are pursuing post-secondary or post-matriculation studies in order to enable them to complete their degree.
• Students who are in classes 11, 12, UG and PG are eligible to apply for this award. The Backward Classes Welfare Department is responsible for administering this scheme.
• Under this scheme, students may receive scholarships worth between 160 and 1200 Indian rupees.

 

West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students

• The pre-matriculation scholarship programme is a centrally funded scheme that provides financial aid to SC and ST students enrolled in Class 9 and Class 10.
• The monthly scholarship amounts vary from Rs 150 to Rs 750, and scholars also receive an additional ad-hoc grant of up to Rs 1000 per year.

 

Hindi scholarship scheme, West Bengal

• This scholarship is designed for students who want to study Hindi in non-Hindi-speaking regions like West Bengal.
• If you have an equivalent degree, such as the Madhyamika, higher secondary, graduation, or postgraduate degree, you can apply for this scholarship.
• You could get a grant that ranges from Rs 300 to Rs 1000 each month.

 

Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship

• This scholarship is available to female students who have completed their 12th-grade studies with any board and are enrolled in an undergraduate programme in basic science, medicine, or engineering at a West Bengal institution.
• The chosen ones will be given a monthly payment of Rs 3000.
• The scholarship also includes a 2000 Rs annual book award.

 

West Bengal Talent Support Stipend Programme

• Minority group students in West Bengal enrolled in Class 11 to PhD programmes are eligible for the West Bengal Talent Support Stipend Programme.
• It provides financial aid to those who need it to continue their studies.
• The scholarship program is designed to help students who may be struggling financially to continue their education.
• The amount of financial aid each student receives will be based on the available funds.

 

West Bengal Merit Cum Means Scholarship

• The West Bengal Merit Cum Means Scholarship is a scheme for minority students from West Bengal’s economically disadvantaged areas and minority communities.
• The award seeks to give students pursuing technical or professional degrees suitable financial aid.
• The chosen applicants will get up to Rs 33,000 annually.

 

Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) Senior Scholarship Program 

• The JBNSTS Senior Scholarship Program is a programme for currently enrolled college students who have passed an equivalent exam to Higher Secondary.
• This initiative intends to support the growth of imaginative undergraduate students in West Bengal’s accredited schools by providing a scholarship worth Rs 4,000 per month, in addition to other benefits.

 

Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) Junior Scholarship Program 

• The JBNSTS Junior Scholarship Program is a programme for students in West Bengal who have completed the 10th grade or its equivalent and are presently enrolled in the science stream in the 11th grade.
• To qualify for the scholarship, students must pass a scholarship test.
• The scholarship is worth Rs 1,000 per month for two years and comes with other incentives.

 

WB scholarship: Eligibility criteria

The primary condition to become eligible for a West Bengal scholarship is to domicile in the state or be a permanent resident. Along with this, there are other prerequisites that applicants must meet concerning their academic qualifications, academic merits, financial needs, etc. Please note that these requirements can differ between scholarships

 

 

WB scholarship: Application procedure

• Once a student is aware of the requirements for qualifying for a scholarship, they can move forward with the application process. Of course, each scholarship has a unique application process.
• While some scholarships only accept applications submitted in person or by mail, many organisations now only accept applications submitted online.
• For the convenience of students, the Government of West Bengal also operates its own unique scholarship portal called OASIS Scholarship Portal.

WB scholarship: How to track your WB scholarship application status

To find out the status of your scholarship application, follow these instructions: 

• Access the Scholarship Portal by clicking on the Track Application link on the homepage.
• Enter your application number when the page loads.
• In the Captcha Box, complete the captcha.
• Select Track Application.

 

FAQs

Am I eligible for the Vivekananda scholarship?

The Swami Vivekananda scholarship for minorities in West Bengal is available for students who have passed the 12th grade with at least 75% of the required marks. To be eligible, applicants' households should earn less than Rs 2.5 lakhs per year.

What is the OASIS scholarship portal in West Bengal?

The OASIS scholarship portal in West Bengal is a website that provides information about scholarships available in the state of West Bengal. It also allows students to apply for scholarships online. The portal is operated by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal.