The Scheme is being implemented by AICTE to provide encouragement and support to orphans, wards of parents died due to Covid-19, wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed) to pursue education. This is an attempt to give every such child, an opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future through education in AICTE Approved institutions and courses.
ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP:
1) The candidate should be from any one of the following categories:
(i) Orphan
(ii) Either or both parents died due to Covid-19
(iii) Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed)
2) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 Lakh per annum during the financial year of the application. A valid income certificate issued by State/UT Government is to be enclosed.
3) The candidate should be currently studying in the AICTE Approved institutions and courses at Diploma level in regular mode.
AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP:
A maximum of 1000 scholarships for Diploma Students will be awarded every year to eligible candidates as above.
The Students have to fill their form online by visiting the website https://scholarships.gov.in