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Description
Scholarships play a crucial role in enabling students to pursue their academic goals without the worry of financial burdens. They serve as a powerful tool for students who have the potential to succeed but face financial constraints that may otherwise limit their opportunities. One such opportunity is the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students, an initiative by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
About Scholarship
The PM-USP Scholarship Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students from economically disadvantaged families to support their higher education. This scheme is designed to ease the financial pressures on meritorious students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses like medical and engineering.
Each year, the scheme offers up to 82,000 fresh scholarships for students enrolling in graduate or postgraduate degrees at colleges and universities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the PM-USP scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Academic Performance: Candidates must be in the top 80th percentile of successful candidates in their relevant stream in the Class 12th (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination.
Course Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in regular degree courses at universities or colleges recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or the relevant regulatory bodies.
Family Income: The applicant's gross family income should not exceed Rupees 4,50,000 per annum.
Attendance and Academic Performance: To renew the scholarship each year, students must maintain at least 50% marks in their annual examinations and have a minimum attendance of 75%.
Bank Account: Applicants should have a bank account in their name.
Ineligible Students
The following students are not eligible for the PM-USP scholarship:
Students enrolled in correspondence or distance learning programs or pursuing diploma courses.
Students who are already receiving benefits from other scholarship schemes, including State scholarships or fee waivers.
Required Documents
To apply for the scholarship, candidates must provide the following documents:
Bank Passbook for bank details
Aadhaar Number
Parental Income Certificate
Email ID
Caste Certificate, if applicable
Disability Certificate, if applicable
For more details and to apply, please visit the official website.
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