According to research conducted by the National Survey of India, the literacy rate in 2022 is 77.7%. Therefore, to accelerate the literacy rate, the government of India has come up with a new scholarship – ‘e-district’. This e district scholarship will deliver the best educational opportunities to students of Tamil Nadu and Delhi under the reserved category.
E district scholarship: What is it?
E district scholarship delivers financial assistance to students under reserved category (having weak financial background) applying to top institutes like IIM and IIT. This article covers everything and anything related to the e district scholarship.
If you are planning to avail of this scholarship, then here is everything you need to know, from eligibility criteria to important documents. But, first, to apply for this scholarship, a student has to visit the official website of the National Scholarship (http://www.scholarship.gov.in/).
E district scholarship: Basic criteria for availing of the e district scholarship
- The student applying for this scholarship must be a permanent resident of India.
- If a student is applying for this scholarship, he must fall into the reserved category, and his family’s annual income should not be more than Rs. 2 Lakhs.
- The students selected under this scholarship will be awarded the e-district certificate and the provision of reimbursement of the fees.
- The candidate must be pursuing a course or a degree while applying for this scholarship.
E district scholarship: Essential documents needed to apply for the scholarship
- Identity proof – Adhaar card of the applicant
- Ration card of the applicant
- Community/caste certificate (reserved category document)
- Fee receipts
- Marksheets of higher education
- Income certificate
- Self-declaration form of income certificate
- Passbook of the applicant’s bank account
E district scholarship: Courses available
- 10th, 11th, 12th, and ITC-affiliated courses
- Teacher training programme/course
- Nursing diploma
- ITI
- Polytechnic
- NCVT classes
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- M.Phil and PhD from recognised institutions or state government-aided institutions
E district scholarship: Selection procedure
Once the applicant has submitted the application form, the selection committee will review it.
The selection of the applicant will be done based on his/her family income, performance in the last degree, and educational merits.
After the official list is prepared, it will be available on the website.
E district scholarship: What are the benefits of the e district scholarship?
The e district scholarship will remove any financial bottlenecks for reserved category students who wish to fulfil their educational goals. This will help the students to focus on their education rather than worrying about paying fees on time. This scholarship will also improve the literacy rate in India.
E district scholarship: Procedure for applying for the scholarship
- Visit the official website (http://www.scholarship.gov.in/ to gain access to the application form.
- On the homepage, under the login section, click on the New Registration button.
- A separate web page will open.
- After reading the terms and conditions, click on the box and move to the next page by clicking on the continuing tab.
- Fill out the application for e district scholarship.
- Once all the details are filled in, an OTP will be shared on the applicant’s registered number.
- Lastly, enter this OTP and click on submit.
FAQs
Who can avail of e district scholarship?
The students who want to pursue higher education under the reserved category can apply for the e district scholarship.
What are the documents needed to avail of e district scholarship?
Aadhar card, ration card, community certificate, fee receipts, marksheets of higher education, income certificate, self-declaration form of income certificate and passbook of the applicant’s bank account are needed to avail e district scholarship.
In which states are e district scholarships available?
The students of Tamil Nadu and Delhi can avail the benefits of e district scholarships in India.