Pragati Scholarship (81 for Uttarakhand girl students (Diploma) and 50 for Graduation)

Description
The scheme “Pragati Scholarship” is implemented by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage higher education among girl students of the state by providing financial assistance in the form of a scholarship. Under this scheme, scholarships are awarded to 81 girl students enrolled in Diploma courses and 50 girl students enrolled in Graduation courses in Uttarakhand.

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Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per annum is provided for girl students at the Diploma and Graduation levels.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a girl student.
2. - The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
3. - The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
4. - A maximum of two girl children are allowed per family to avail of this scholarship.
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Required Documents
• High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
• Income certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: The scholarship is only for girl students who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and pursuing Diploma or Graduation courses.
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Q: How many scholarships are available under this scheme?
A: There are 81 scholarships for Diploma students and 50 scholarships for Graduation students in Uttarakhand.
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Q: What is the annual financial assistance provided?
A: The scholarship provides ₹50,000 per annum for both Diploma and Graduation levels.
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Q: Is there an income limit to be eligible?
A: Yes, the annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
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Q: Can more than one girl from the same family apply?
A: Yes, but the scholarship can be sanctioned to a maximum of two girls per family.
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Q: Through which portal are applications submitted?
A: Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).[ https://scholarships.gov.in/](https://scholarships.gov.in/)
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Q: When is the application period?
A: Applications are invited between September and December each year.
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Q: On what basis are scholarships awarded?
A: Scholarships are awarded by the AICTE based on merit.
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Q: What is the application procedure?
A: Students must apply online through the institute where they are studying. The application is then verified by the Principal, followed by the State Level Officer (S.L.O.), and forwarded to AICTE, New Delhi.
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