The “Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme” was introduced in 2005-06 under the Education Encouragement for Excellence (EEE) initiative by the Government of Haryana. The scheme aims to motivate students to perform excellently in academics by awarding scholarships to top-ranking students in each class from Class VI to XII in government schools.
Each school selects one boy and one girl from each class (VI to XII) based on their academic performance in the previous year. The selected students must have secured first division and first position in their respective classes to qualify for the scholarship.
Objectives
- Encourage and reward meritorious students in government schools.
- Promote academic excellence and foster a spirit of competition.
Benefits
- ₹750 per annum for students in Class VI to VIII.
- ₹1,000 per annum for students in Class IX to XII.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a student of a government school in Haryana.
- The applicant must be studying in Class VI to XII.
- The student must have secured the first position in their respective class in the preceding academic year.
- The student must have obtained a first division in the previous examination.
Application Process
Offline Selection Process
No separate application process is required.
- Step 1: Eligible students are automatically selected based on school records.
- Step 2: School authorities verify the student’s academic performance and prepare a list of eligible candidates.
- Step 3: The Department of Education, Haryana, processes the selection and transfers the scholarship amount directly to the student’s bank account.
Note: Students do not need to apply separately but should contact their school administration or the Department of Education, Haryana, if they have any concerns regarding the scholarship disbursement.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (for identity verification).
- School Identity Card (to confirm enrollment in a government school).
- Previous Year’s Marksheet (to verify first division and first rank in class).
- Bank Account Details (for Direct Benefit Transfer – DBT).
- Bonafide Certificate from School (issued by the school principal).
- Any other documents as required by the Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The scheme aims to reward meritorious students for academic excellence and encourage healthy competition among students in government schools.
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Students from Class VI to XII in government schools who secure first division and first rank in their respective classes in the previous academic year.
Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account via DBT.
Q: Is there any reservation or preference under this scheme?
A: No, the scholarship is purely based on academic performance, with one boy and one girl selected per class per school.
Q: Are there any exclusions for this scholarship?
A: Yes, students studying in private schools, evening schools, or open schools are not eligible.
Q: What should students do if they do not receive the scholarship amount?
A: Students should contact their school administration or the Department of Education, Haryana to check the status.
Q: Can students from all districts of Haryana apply for this scholarship?
A: Yes, all districts of Haryana are eligible under this scheme.
Q: Is there a deadline to apply for the scholarship?
A: No separate application is required as students are automatically selected based on merit.
Q: How does the government ensure transparency in the selection process?
A: Selection is based on official school records, and the final list of selected students is verified by the Department of Education, Haryana.
Q: Can students apply again if they win the scholarship once?
A: Yes, a student can receive the scholarship multiple times, provided they continue to top their class each year.
Q: Is the scholarship available for differently-abled students?
A: Yes, if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Q: How can schools track the disbursement status of the scholarship?
A: Schools can coordinate with the Department of Education, Haryana for updates on scholarship disbursement.
Q: Is there an official website or helpline for further queries?
A: Students and parents should contact the Department of Education, Haryana or visit the official government website for updates.