State Merit Scholarship to Under Graduate Girls Students

Description
The scheme "Merit Scholarship to Undergraduate Girl Students" by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana aims to promote higher education among meritorious girl students by providing a scholarship amount of ₹3,000 per annum to 10 eligible girl students per government college who have excelled in their 10+2 examination. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Higher Education, Haryana, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder academically bright students from continuing their undergraduate education. The scholarship is awarded based on merit, subject to renewal criteria, and is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer DBT mode.

Exclusions
• The applicant should not be enrolled in a correspondence course or an open university.
• If an applicant is found ineligible at any stage, scholarship renewal will not be granted.
• If any incorrect or incomplete information is provided, the scholarship will be cancelled.

Benefits
• Scholarship Amount
• ₹3,000/- per student per annum.
• Awarded to 10 girl students per government college.
• Conditions for Scholarship Renewal
• The scholarship is tenable for three years during undergraduate studies.
• To continue receiving the scholarship, the applicant must secure at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination each year.
• If an applicant cannot appear for the annual exam due to illness, renewal may be granted upon submission of a valid medical certificate approved by the Head of the Institution.
• Mode Disbursement
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Validity
• Only for students pursuing general academic courses in Government Colleges.
• Scholarship renewal depends on satisfactory progress and conduct.
• The scholarship may be revoked or changed at any time at the discretion of the government.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a girl.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant should have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks.
4. The applicant should be pursuing an undergraduate general degree course in a Government College in Haryana.
5. The applicant should not hold any other scholarship or stipend.
6. The applicant may accept a grant for books, equipment, boarding, or lodging from the State Government or other sources.
7. There is no income limit for availing of this scholarship.
8. **Preference/Priority**
9. If multiple students secure the same marks, priority will be given based on:
10. - Marks are calculated up to three decimal places.
11. - If still tied, the younger applicant will get priority.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.

Step 2: Step 2: In the menu ribbon, click "Student > Student Registration".
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Step 2: In the menu ribbon, click "Student > Student Registration".

Step 3: Step 3: On the next page, provide your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) and click "Search".
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*Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is mandatory for availing of any Scholarship benefit. Students are advised to ensure their all particulars such as Name, DOB, Aadhar No. etc are fully updated in PPP before applying for any scholarship scheme.

Step 4: Step 4: A List of the members of your family will be displayed. Select the checkbox against your name and click "Generate OTP". Enter the OTP received on your registered Mobile Number and click on "Verify OTP".
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Step 4: A List of the members of your family will be displayed. Select the checkbox against your name and click "Generate OTP". Enter the OTP received on your registered Mobile Number and click on "Verify OTP".

Step 5: Step 5: After OTP verification, you will be taken to the registration page. In the registration form, all the mandatory fields get auto-filled. You only need to cross-check the information.
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Step 5: After OTP verification, you will be taken to the registration page. In the registration form, all the mandatory fields get auto-filled. You only need to cross-check the information.

Step 6: Step 6: Select your Department and College. Create a Password and click "Register".
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Step 6: Select your Department and College. Create a Password and click "Register".

Step 7: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.

Step 8: Step 2: In the right corner of the menu ribbon, click "User Login". Use the username and password created during your registration to log in.
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Step 2: In the right corner of the menu ribbon, click "User Login". Use the username and password created during your registration to log in.

Step 9: Step 3: Navigate to the online form of the scheme you intend to apply for. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Carefully review all the information provided and the…
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Step 3: Navigate to the online form of the scheme you intend to apply for. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.

Step 10: Step 4: Click "Apply" to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message.
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Step 4: Click "Apply" to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card Copy
• Applicant’s Photograph
• Applicant's Signature
• Income Certificate
• Haryana Domicile Certificate
• Caste certificate
• 10th Class Certificate
• 12th Class Certificate
• Parivar Pehchaan Patra
• Fee Receipt
• Last Exam Passed Certificate (Except for 1st Year Students),
• BPL Certificate (if applicable)
• Father's Death Certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Merit Scholarship to Undergraduate Girl Students scheme?
A: The Merit Scholarship to Undergraduate Girl Students is a financial assistance program by the Higher Education Department, Government of Haryana, aimed at supporting meritorious girls pursuing general degree courses in government colleges.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: Girl students who have passed their 10+2 examination with at least 60% marks and are enrolled in a general degree course at a government college in Haryana are eligible.

Q: Can a student continue receiving the scholarship if they change their college?
A: The guidelines do not specify whether a transfer of the scholarship to another college is allowed. It is best to check with the Directorate of Higher Education, Haryana.

Q: What happens if incorrect information is provided in the application form?
A: If any incorrect or incomplete information is found in the application form, the scholarship will be canceled.

Q: What criteria are used to select students if multiple candidates have the same marks?
A: If multiple students have the same marks, selection is based on marks calculated up to three decimal places. If still tied, the younger student is given priority.

Q: What happens if a student is unable to appear for the annual examination due to illness?
A: The scholarship may be renewed for the next academic year if the student submits a valid medical certificate approved by the Head of the Institution.

Q: How can a student apply for this scholarship?
A: Students need to submit their application through their respective government college, which will forward it to the Directorate of Higher Education, Haryana.

Q: What are the documents required to apply for this scholarship?
A: Applicants need to submit their 10+2 marksheet, proof of enrollment in a government college, valid ID proof, domicile certificate (if applicable), bank account details, and a self-declaration stating they are not availing of any other scholarship.

Q: Can a student reapply for the scholarship if their application was rejected?
A: If an application is rejected due to ineligibility or incorrect details, the student may not be able to reapply unless otherwise stated by the authorities.

Q: Who should students contact for queries regarding the scholarship?
A: Students can contact the Head of their Institution or the Directorate of Higher Education, Haryana, for any queries related to the scholarship.