About this education scheme
The scheme provides monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,000/- to meritorious students who qualify in eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship is awarded to the next 5 students from each development block of Uttarakhand who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.
The "Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship" scheme is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who qualify in the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship is awarded to the next five students from each development block of Uttarakhand who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship (SSSMS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Education |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | schooleducation.uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Secondary Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 14 to 18 years
- 💍Never Married
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- On the basis of the declared results of the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand, the scholarship is awarded to the next five students from each of the 95 development blocks of Uttarakhand (95 × 5 = 475) who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.
- Each selected student receives Rs. 1,000/- per month for a duration of 10 months.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be an institutional student of Class 8 in any government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools) in Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must have passed the annual Class 7 examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
- There is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
- The scholarship will be awarded for a period of 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- To appear in the scholarship examination, students can obtain the application form from the office of the Block Education Officer or download it from the School Education Department’s website (https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in) or SCERT Uttarakhand’s website (https://scert.uk.gov.in) during September–October every year. A photocopy of the application form is also valid. No application or examination fee is charged.
- While filling out the application form, students must attach a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, Class 7 mark sheet, caste certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable). All information must be filled in correctly, and the completed form should be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
- The Principal will verify the form based on the attached documents and school records, attest the photograph, and forward the verified form to the Block Education Officer’s office by the tentative date of 12 November.
- After submission, the Block Education Officer issues the admit card. Students can collect the admit card either from their school or the Block Education Officer’s office.
- The examination is conducted every year in the month of January.
- After the successful completion of the process, the school Principal informs the student. The student must provide their Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked bank account details to the school, following which the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand, studying in Class 8 in a government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools).
What academic requirements are necessary to apply?
The student must have passed the annual Class 7 examination with at least 50% marks (or 40% marks for reserved categories).
Is there any parental income limit for eligibility?
No, there is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
How many students are awarded the scholarship each year?
A total of 475 students (five from each of the 95 development blocks of Uttarakhand) are awarded the scholarship annually.
How are students selected for the scholarship?
Selection is based on the declared results of the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship is awarded to the next five meritorious students from each block who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.
What is the scholarship amount and duration?
Selected students receive Rs. 1,000 per month for 10 months each year. The scholarship continues for 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12, subject to fulfilling conditions
How can students apply for the scholarship examination?
Students can obtain the application form from the Block Education Officer’s office or download it from the official websites of the School Education Department (https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in) or SCERT Uttarakhand (https://scert.uk.gov.in) during September–October.
Is there any application or examination fee?
No, there is no fee charged for the application form or the examination.
Where should the completed application form be submitted?
The completed form must be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
How is the admit card issued?
After submission, the Block Education Officer issues the admit card. Students can collect it from their school or the BEO’s office.
When is the scholarship examination conducted?
The scholarship examination is conducted every year in the month of January.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 75) uk.gov.in (PDF)
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