Means cum Merit Scholarship 2017 under Director of Higher Education, Assam

Assam Student Scholarship 2017: Means cum Merit Scholarship 2017 under Director of Higher Education, Assam. The Higher Education Department, Assam invites online applications for the “Means cum Merit Scholarship” Scheme that aims at providing one-time financial assistance to the poor but mertorious students of the State to pursue their higher studies.

Quantum of Financial Assistance: Eligible Candidates will be provided @ Rs. 1000/- Per Month. The amount will be paid as one time assistance every year through their Bank account.

Who can apply: Students who fulfill the following criteria are eligible to apply :

1. The students must be a domicile of Assam.(Scan copy of PRC/Voter Id/ Certificate from DC/ Circle Officer/Block Officer must be uploaded).

2. Students pursuing full-time general degree course in Arts/ Science/Commerce discipline in Govt./Provincialised Colleges of Assam admitted for session 2016-17 can apply for the scholarship.

3. The annual income of the parents/guardiadian must be within Rs. 2,50,000/- (Rupees two lakh fifty thousand) only. Relevant Income Certificate issued by Circle Officer/Govt. Authority must be uploaded.

4. The students must secure 60% or above marks in the Higher Secondary final examination. For renewal in the 2nd and 3rd year of the course the student must secure atleast 60% in the core/major subject and no back papers should be left.

5. Students availing other assistance in the form of scholarship or sponsorship from the Govt. of Assam/India or other organisations will not be eligible for this scholarship. (No student pursuing Higher Secondary (10+2) shall be eligible for the assiatance)