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Atul Maheshwari Scholarship by Amar Ujala Foundation
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
Free
Duration
75 minutes (exam)
About This Opportunity
The Atul Maheshwari Scholarship, launched in 2014 by the Amar Ujala Foundation, offers financial assistance to academically strong students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This merit-cum-means scholarship aims to help students continue their education and achieve academic success by alleviating financial burdens.
Students currently studying in Classes 9 to 12 under state education boards are eligible to apply. Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in their previous annual examination, and their family's annual income should not exceed INR 1.5 lakh or INR 2 lakh, depending on the source. The scholarship is primarily for students from Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.
Selected candidates receive significant financial support, with students in Classes 9 and 10 receiving up to INR 50,000 annually, and those in Classes 11 and 12 receiving up to INR 75,000 annually. This assistance helps cover educational expenses like tuition fees, books, and study materials. The scholarship also recognizes academic excellence and empowers students to pursue their educational goals.
The selection process involves a written examination followed by interviews. The written exam includes two papers with multiple-choice questions and essay writing, covering subjects like Mathematics, Hindi, Computer Knowledge, Reasoning, General Science, and General Knowledge. Eligible candidates receive admit cards via email and can select an exam center from 57 cities across the eligible states.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 18 years
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab
This scholarship is for Indian students in Classes 9-12 from specific states: Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. Applicants must have scored over 60% in their previous annual exam and have an annual family income not exceeding INR 2 lakh. Special provisions are available for visually impaired students.
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Benefits
- Financial assistance of up to INR 50,000-75000 annually for educational expenses.
- Support for meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
- Recognition of academic excellence and encouragement for higher achievements.
- Opportunity to overcome financial obstacles and pursue educational goals.
- Increased access to quality education for deserving students.
- Direct transfer of scholarship funds to the beneficiary's bank account.
- Empowerment for students to continue their studies without financial burden.
- Development of critical academic and competitive exam skills.
- Merit certificate and medals from Amar Ujala Foundation.
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