Rishi and Milan Khosla Scholarship Scheme

Description
The scheme “Rishi and Milan Khosla Scholarship Scheme” was launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote higher education among girl students in the state by providing scholarships to those pursuing their first year of post-graduation in various government colleges across Uttarakhand.

Benefits
• A scholarship of ₹51,000/- per student is given to 50 girl students enrolled in the first year of post-graduation at various government colleges across the state.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant (girl student) must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The girl student must be studying in a government college in Uttarakhand.
3. The applicant must be enrolled in the first year of a postgraduate (PG) course.
4. The applicant’s family annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
5. The girl student must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details
• Permanent residence certificate
• Income certificate
• Mark sheets of all years of graduation
• College ID
• Proof of admission in post-graduation

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Girl students enrolled in the first year of post-graduation in government colleges of Uttarakhand, with at least 60% marks in graduation, are eligible.
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Q: How many students are awarded under this scheme?
A: The scholarship is awarded to 50 girl students each year.
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Q: What is the amount of the scholarship?
A: Each selected student receives a scholarship of ₹51,000/-.
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Q: Are students from private colleges eligible?
A: No, the scholarship is applicable only for girl students studying in government colleges of Uttarakhand.
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Q: What is the family income criterion for eligibility?
A: The total annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹6 lakh.
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Q: Is there any academic performance requirement?
A: Yes, the student must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.
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Q: When are applications usually invited?
A: Applications are generally invited by the Department of Higher Education during December–January each year.
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Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students must apply online at [www.vidyasaarathi.co.in](https://www.vidyasaarathi.co.in) during the application period.
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