OBC Scholarship: Everything you need to know

Each year, the OBC scholarship is awarded to a small number of students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. This scholarship aims to strengthen the fundamental right to education of economically underprivileged students so that they can receive a basic education due to a lack of financial support.

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This scholarship is given out by either the central or state governments. There are just a few students eligible for each of the six categories that make up this award, which is separated based on merit. A great way to help with college costs and show our support for OBC students is through the OBC Scholarship.

Every year, the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and students of other economically backward classes of the society are provided several scholarships. The scholarships are offered to help OBC students cover the cost of their education and also to encourage them to pursue higher studies.

The OBC scholarships are granted to students who have shown academic achievement and are quite competitive. The majority of the time, scholarships are given out depending on a student’s achievement in the board exams for the 12th grade.

OBC scholarship recipients also have first dibs on admission to select professional programs like engineering and medicine. This is a result of the underrepresentation of OBC people in these professions.

OBC Scholarship: What are the OBC scholarships and their types?

For students who fall under the OBC category, there is a specific sort of financial help called the Other Backward Classes (OBC) scholarship. This award is intended to assist students from families who may not be able to afford to pay for their children’s college education. Financial necessity and academic merit are taken into account while awarding the OBC scholarship.

There are six main categories of OBC scholarships given to students:

National Fellowship for OBC sponsored by the Delhi Government
Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas sponsored by Central Government
ONGC Scholarships are sponsored by the Central Government
Pre-matric & Post-matric OBC scholarships are sponsored by the State Government
Merit Scholarships for OBC are sponsored by Delhi Government.

OBC Scholarship: Complete list of scholarships available

Scholarship	No. of Scholarship	Application Period
Pre-matric	NA	September-December
Post-matric	NA	September-December
Merit Scholarships for OBC	NA	March-April
National Fellowship for OBC	1000	October-December
Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas	25	July -October
ONGC Scholarships	1000	September-December

OBC Scholarship: Who is eligible for the scholarship?

OBC students who have qualified for admission to a professional or technical course at a recognised institution are eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship is awarded based on merit, with preference given to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Each Scholarship has its eligibility criteria.

National Fellowship for OBC: Candidates from the OBC group having a 6 lakh Rs annual family income.

The candidates must be enrolled in a normal, full-time M.Phil. or PhD program in the humanities, social sciences, engineering, or technology at colleges and universities that have received recognition from the UGC, state or federal governments, or institutions of national significance.
They must have completed their postgraduate program and be interested in conducting full-time research without the need for a JRF or UGC-NET, or UGC-CSIR NET.
Transgenders can also apply.

Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas: The annual income shouldn’t be more than Rs 3 lakh.

Candidates for master’s and doctoral degrees are eligible to apply.
Candidates may apply for the scholarship if they received a grade of at least 60% in their prior course.
Candidates must be younger than 35 years of age.

ONGC Scholarships: Family income of less than Rs 2 lakh per year is the minimum requirement.

First-year students in the aforementioned subjects
The required grade point average for candidates in class 12 is 60%.
The age requirement for students enrolled in the aforementioned AICTE-recognized courses is 30 years.

Pre-matric OBC Scholarship: Students are eligible for the scholarship if their family’s annual income is less than Rs 2.5 Lakh. The annual family income cap for candidates in Delhi is Rs 44,500.

Post-matric OBC Scholarship: OBC students can apply for the scholarships in the state where they have a permanent address.

Merit Scholarships for OBC: The family’s annual income shouldn’t be more than Rs 2 lakh.

OBC students in grades 6 through 12 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 55%.
60% or above in Class 12 or an equivalent grade is required for professionals in technical schools or colleges.

OBC Scholarship: What is the application process for the scholarship?

The application process for the OBC scholarship is as follows:

1) Candidates must first log on to the official website of the scholarship scheme.

National Fellowship for OBC: Candidates must go to the UGC’s official website and look for the link to the fellowship application

Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas: The candidates can receive the application through the Indian government’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Complete the form, including the necessary documentation, and return it to the Ministry.

Candidates who are already employed must submit their application through their employer together with the most recent tax assessment and a monthly salary slip form.

ONGC Scholarships: The application is available online at the ONGC website (ongcindia.com)

Pre-matric OBC Scholarship; Before the deadline on the relevant state portal, the school should submit the application on behalf of the students.

Post-matric OBC Scholarship: On the relevant state portal, applicants can submit both online and offline applications.

Merit Scholarships for OBC: The applicants must fill out the form online by going to the Delhi government portal website. The application form cannot be submitted offline.

2) Candidates must log in and then complete the online application form with the necessary personal and academic information.

3) Once the form is complete, candidates must submit it along with the required documents.

4) After the application is received, it will be processed, and the candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.

5) The selected candidates will be intimated about the same and will be required to appear for an interview.

6) After the interview, the final list of selected candidates will be released.

OBC Scholarship: What are the selection criteria for the scholarship?

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, makes the final choice, and the selection process is solely based on merit. For the OBC Scholarship, the selection is typically based on these standards:

-The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

-The applicant must have a minimum aggregate score of 60% in Class 10 and 12.

-The applicant must have a minimum aggregate score of 50% in their graduation degree.

-The applicant must not have any backlogs in their academic record.

-The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.

OBC Scholarship: What are the benefits of the scholarship?

The OBC Scholarship provides many benefits to students who are from underprivileged backgrounds. The scholarship covers the entire tuition cost and provides a stipend for living expenses. This allows students to focus on their studies and not worry about working to support themselves. The scholarship also provides access to a network of mentors and support staff who can help students succeed in their studies.

OBC Scholarship: Contact information

A need-based award for students who belong to underrepresented groups is the OBC Scholarship. Students who exhibit both financial needs and a dedication to academic success are given scholarships.

For more information about the OBC Scholarship, please check the website https://scholarships.gov.in

National Scholarship Portal: Home

One can also contact the help desk.

Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

Phone: 0120-6619540

Open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, except on holidays.

FAQs

When will the Central Sector Scheme for National Overseas Scholarships launch its web portal?

Every year, the prospective application window runs roughly from July through October.

What is the Central Sector Scheme for National Overseas' official website?

Visit the official website at http://nosmsje.gov.in/.

When does the National Fellowship for OBC's application season begin?

Every July through August, the application period for the National Fellowship for OBC starts. Dates are merely estimates and could vary.

When is the ONGC Scholarship application period?

September marks the start of the application period, which ends at the end of October.

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