If you are a non-Hindi speaker seeking a scholarship to pursue professional education, the West Bengal Government has introduced a new scholarship scheme tailored for you.
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This initiative aims to provide opportunities to candidates who are permanent residents of West Bengal but wish to pursue their studies in professional fields, considering Hindi as the most widely spoken language in India. In this article, you will find detailed information about the Hindi Scholarship Scheme West Bengal 2022, including eligibility criteria and a step-by-step application procedure.
West Bengal Hindi Scholarship
The Government of West Bengal State has introduced a new scholarship scheme for the current academic year to support students pursuing professional courses and aspiring for a successful career. This scholarship scheme aims to provide financial assistance to minority students, enabling them to continue their studies. To apply for this scholarship, candidates must meet the specified eligibility criteria and complete the application form. It is important to note that the scholarship is exclusively available to students whose mother tongue is not Hindi.
Hindi Scholarship last Date
To be eligible for the scholarship, the application form must be submitted by the last week of December.
Hindi Scholarship 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The student should belong to a non-Hindi speaking state and be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant’s mother tongue should not be Hindi.
- Candidates residing in Hindi-speaking states for any purpose will not be eligible for the scholarship.
- Correspondence course students and those preparing for private examinations are not eligible.
- Students pursuing two courses simultaneously will not be eligible, unless Hindi is one of the subjects in both courses.
- Only candidates who pass the qualifying examination on their first attempt will be eligible.
- Candidates affiliated with Voluntary Hindi Organizations must apply through the parent body.
- Applicants must secure a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Employed candidates, whether full-time or part-time, in private or government organizations, will be eligible only if sponsored by the concerned state government/union territory administration and upon execution of a bond if required by them.
- This scholarship can be combined with other scholarships as an incentive to study Hindi.
- Students who are already receiving a Hindi Scholarship for a particular course of study (e.g., H.S./Degree/Post Degree stages) do not need to reapply. Their cases will be renewed until the completion of the said course, upon submission of the A.P.R. Forms completed by the respective Head of the Institution. However, for the next higher course of study, they must apply afresh alongside new candidates.
Hindi Scholarship 2023 Documents
To apply for this scholarship scheme, the following documents and details must be submitted:
- School Bonafide Certificate
- College or University Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Individual Bank Account Details (Name of the Bank, Bank Account Number, IFSC Code)
- Mobile Number of Parent/Guardian
- Passport-size Photographs of the Applicants
Marks Needed
| Stage Of Study | Eligibility For Applying |
| For H.S. Stage | Hindi Is To Be A Subject In The H.S. Course And 60% Marks In Aggregate In The Matric Exam (Madhyamika/CBSE/ICSE Etc.) |
| For the Graduation (UG) Stage | Hindi Is To A Subject In The UG-Course And 60% Aggregate Marks In Their HS Exam. |
| For Post-Graduation (PG) And/Or Research Stage | Hindi To Be The Subject Of Study And 60% Marks In Graduation Or Post-Graduation As The Case May Be. |
Hindi Scholarship Scheme Amount
Check Details here –
| Stage Of Study | Quota (239) | Rate |
| For H.S. Stage | 143 | @Rs.300/- Per Month |
| For Graduation (UG) Stage | 72 | @Rs.500/-Per Month |
| For Post-Graduation (PG) And/Or Research Stage | 24 | @Rs.1000/-Per Month |
Application Procedure for the Hindi Scholarship
To apply for the scholarship, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the Scholarship & Stipend Section of Education, Directorate, West Bengal at the following address: Bikash Bhaban, North Block, 9th Floor, Bidhannagar, Kolkata-700091
- Ensure you have all your documents with you.
- Request the scholarship application form from the office.
- Complete the application form, attaching all necessary documents.
- Submit the application form, and you will be eligible for the scholarship.
- Alternatively, students can send an envelope containing a Rs. 5 stamp along with an attested photocopy of the mark sheet to the above-mentioned address.
Check Official Website – https://wbchse.nic.in/html/scholarship_hindi_schlar_schm.html#hss
By following these steps, you can apply for the Hindi Scholarship Scheme in West Bengal and avail the benefits it offers to non-Hindi speakers.
