Scholarship Schemes for UG & PG Students

This document provides a consolidated summary of various scholarship schemes available to Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students. The details include the name of the scheme, scope, eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, renewal rules, and important points to remember. This compilation is intended to guide students in selecting and applying for suitable scholarship opportunities.

Name of Scheme

Scope of Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

Amount & Renewal

Important Points

Consolidated Stipend & Free Books Scheme for SC Students (Haryana Govt.)

Applicable to Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing higher education in Govt. Colleges of Haryana.

• Must be SC & Haryana domicile
• Students who failed last exam not eligible
• Min. 60% attendance required

• ₹1000/month stipend (12 months)
• ₹2000 annual book grant
• Renewal based on attendance & continuation

• Attendance <60% leads to stoppage of stipend for that period
• Paid via PFMS in Aadhaar-linked account

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College & University Students (PM-USP CSSS)

National scheme by Ministry of Education for meritorious students from economically weaker families.

• Top 80th percentile in Class XII Board
• Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh/year
• Regular UG/PG courses only
• Must not avail other scholarships
• Renewal: ≥50% marks + ≥75% attendance

• UG: ₹12,000/year (first 3 yrs)
• PG: ₹20,000/year
• Professional courses (5 yrs): ₹12,000 for 1–3 yrs, ₹20,000 for 4–5 yrs
• Renewal: Based on marks & attendance

• 50% seats reserved for girls
• Reservation as per GoI norms
• Apply & renew via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Promotion of Science Education (POSE) Scholarship (Haryana)

To promote higher studies in Basic & Natural Sciences (22 subjects).

• Class X & XII from Haryana with ≥80% (HBSE) or ≥85% (CBSE/ICSE)
• Haryana Residence if schooling outside Haryana
• Admission in 2024-25 in 1st year of UG science course
• Special relaxation for IIT, IISER, NISER, ISI, IISc students

• B.Sc./B.S./B. Stat./B. Math (Years 1–3): ₹4000/month
• Integrated M.Sc./M.S. (Years 4–5): ₹6000/month
• One-time mentorship grant: ₹12,000–₹22,000
• Renewal: ≥60% in each semester, no reappear

• 250 scholarships per year
• Extra 2% weightage for rural students (non-elite schools)
• Only for regular students
• Must not avail any other scholarship

Haryana State Merit Scholarship Scheme (Merit-cum-Poverty)

State Govt. scheme for talented but financially weak students in UG, PG & Doctoral programs.

• Haryana domicile
• Must have passed qualifying exam from recognized university
• For PG: min. 2nd division in subject
• For Rural Merit: min. 40% in Matric/10+2
• Income condition applies for some categories

• Matric: ₹150/month
• 10+2: ₹300/month
• Degree: ₹450/month
• PG: ₹450–₹900/month
• Ph.D./M.Phil: up to ₹900/month
• Renewal: Based on passing exams in first attempt

• One JNU scholarship for M.Phil./Ph.D.
• Rural scholarships limited to Panchayat areas
• Cannot combine with other merit/means scholarships
• Cancellation if fails exam, indiscipline, or avails other scheme