The Chief Minister Higher Education Encouragement Scholarship Scheme is an initiative by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand, aimed at providing scholarships to meritorious students pursuing graduation or post-graduation in government colleges. This scheme supports institutional regular students studying any regular course in government colleges or state university campuses across Uttarakhand. The scholarship is awarded in two installments for each academic session.
Benefits
For Graduation Students
- First-year students (based on Class 12th marks):
- 1st Position: ₹3,000/- per month
- 2nd Position: ₹2,000/- per month
- 3rd Position: ₹1,500/- per month
- Second, third, and fourth-year students (based on previous year marks):
- 1st Position: ₹3,000/- per month
- 2nd Position: ₹2,000/- per month
- 3rd Position: ₹1,500/- per month
- After final year graduation exams (based on aggregate marks of 3-4 years):
- 1st Position: ₹35,000/- (one-time)
- 2nd Position: ₹25,000/- (one-time)
- 3rd Position: ₹20,000/- (one-time)
For Post-Graduation Students
- Final year students (based on previous year marks):
- 1st Position: ₹5,000/- per month
- 2nd Position: ₹3,000/- per month
- 3rd Position: ₹2,000/- per month
- After final year exams:
- 1st Position: ₹60,000/- (one-time)
- 2nd Position: ₹35,000/- (one-time)
- 3rd Position: ₹25,000/- (one-time)
Additional Scholarships
- Top 10% of students in each faculty scoring 75%+ marks and 75% attendance will receive ₹1,500/- per month.
- If more than 10% of students qualify, the highest scoring 10% will be selected.
- In case of a tie in marks, all students with the same percentage as the last one in the top 10% will receive the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- The student must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The student should be enrolled in a Graduation or Post-Graduation course at a Government College or University.
- For Graduation 1st Year: Minimum 80% in Class 12th.
- For Graduation 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year: Minimum 60% in the previous year.
- For Post-Graduation: Minimum 60% in the previous year.
- The student must secure a top 3 position in their respective year and course.
- The student must have a minimum of 75% attendance in the college.
- The student should not have faced any disciplinary or legal action.
- The student cannot receive multiple state government scholarships at the same time.
Application Process
Online Registration
- Visit the Samarth Portal.
- Click on “Register” and fill in details such as Name, Date of Birth, Email, Mobile Number, Father’s and Mother’s Name, and Captcha Code.
- Click “Register” to complete the process.
Login and Application Submission
- Go to the Samarth Portal and click on “Login”.
- Select the relevant login option.
- Access the dashboard and click on “Apply for Scheme”.
- Upload the required documents and submit the application.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Proof of Uttarakhand
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational Qualification Certificates/Mark sheets
- Bank Account Details (Bank Passbook Copy)
- Other required documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: For which scholarship is one qualified?
Students meeting the academic criteria, permanently living in Uttarakhand, seeking graduation or post-graduation in government colleges or universities. - Q: What academic requirements apply to first-year graduates?
A: The pupil’s Class 12th test score has to be minimum 80%. - Q: For second, third, and fourth year graduation students, what are the academic requirements?
A: The exam from last year must have at least 60% secured for the pupil. - Q: Can students earning equal marks be eligible for the scholarship?
A: Indeed, each student will get the scholarship corresponding to their particular rank if several of them get the same marks. - Q: For eligibility, what attendance requirement exists?
One must minimum have 75% attendance. - Q: For this scholarship, what length of academic session is involved?
A session runs from July 1st to June 30th. - Q: Is it possible for pupils to get several scholarships?
A: Students have to decide among this scholarship and any other state government one. - Q: Are marks from improvement tests taken under consideration for this scholarship?
A: Not included are marks gained from improvement tests. - Q: What happens if a student faces disciplinary or legal action?
A: The pupil will be kicked off from getting the scholarship. - Q: How is the scholarship distribution handled?
A: Two payments straight to the student’s bank account handle the amount. - Q: How might a student apply for the scholarship?
A student has to register and apply online via the Samarth Portal before the deadline.