Scholarship for Engineering and Medical Education

Description
The scheme "Scholarship for Engineering and Medical Education" is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the dependents of ex-servicemen pursuing Engineering, Medical, or Ph.D. courses.

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Benefits
• Rate of Scholarship:
• ₹12,000/- per year for Engineering students
• ₹15,000/- per year for Medical students
• ₹10,000/- per year for PhD students

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a dependent of an ex-serviceman.
3. The applicant should be pursuing a course in Engineering, Medical, or Ph.D. from a recognized institution.
4. **Note:** It is mandatory that the applicant&amp;#39;s correct name is mentioned both in the bank account and the discharge book.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
• Bank Account Details
• Ex-serviceman Identity Card
• Discharge Book of the ex-serviceman
• Certificate of the course in which the student is studying

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Dependents of ex-servicemen studying Engineering, Medical, or PhD courses.

Q: What is the amount provided for students?
A: Engineering Course: ₹12,000/- per year, Medical Course: ₹15,000/- per year, and PhD Education: ₹10,000/- per year.
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Q: How is the amount paid to the student?
A: Through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) to the bank account.

Q: Is this a one-time payment?
A: No, it&#39;s annual and continues throughout the course duration if eligibility is maintained.
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Q: What is the source of funds?
A: Kargil Shaheed Pariwar Mukhyamantri Sahayata Kosh.

Q: How Can I apply for the scheme?
A: The application must be submitted online at [https://sainikkalyanuk.gov.in](https://sainikkalyanuk.gov.in).

Q: What documents prove course enrollment?
A: Admission or bonafide certificate from the institution.

Q: What if my bank account name doesn’t match Aadhaar?
A: The application may be rejected; both names must match exactly.

Q: Who verifies the application?
A: District and Directorate-level Sainik Kalyan Offices.