Scholarships to Meritorious Students of Sanskrit Schools
The scheme aims to promote Sanskrit education by providing scholarships to meritorious students of Prathmik Madhyama (Class 10) and Uttar Madhyama (Class 12) in Sanskrit schools who secure the highest marks.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Scholarships to Meritorious Students of Sanskrit Schools” is implemented by the Directorate of Sanskrit Education under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote Sanskrit education by providing scholarships to meritorious students of Prathmik Madhyama (Class 10) and Uttar Madhyama (Class 12) in Sanskrit schools who secure the highest marks.
Benefits
Meritorious students of Prathmik Madhyama (Class 10) are awarded a scholarship of ₹500 per month for 20 months.
Three meritorious students of Uttar Madhyama (Class 12) are awarded cash prizes:
First Position: ₹20,000/-
Second Position: ₹15,000/-
Third Position: ₹10,000/-
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a student of a recognized Sanskrit school under the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad.
The applicant must have secured a place in the top 10 in the class 10th merit list or in the top 3 in the class 12th merit list from the Board Examination of Sanskrit School.
The applicant must be currently studying in class 11th or 12th after clearing class 10th.
Application Process
Apply Online
The student’s application is first forwarded and recommended by the school principal, and then by the Assistant Director of the respective district.
Required documents include the Aadhaar card, bank account details, and the merit list certificate.
If the student’s name appears in the merit list, they or their guardian can submit the application online through the
Apuni Sarkar portal
during the same session.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Meritorious students of Prathmik Madhyama (Class 10) are awarded a scholarship of ₹500 per month for 20 months.
Three meritorious students of Uttar Madhyama (Class 12) are awarded cash prizes:
First Position: ₹20,000/-
Second Position: ₹15,000/-
Third Position: ₹10,000/-
Application Process
Apply Online
The student’s application is first forwarded and recommended by the school principal, and then by the Assistant Director of the respective district.
Required documents include the Aadhaar card, bank account details, and the merit list certificate.
If the student’s name appears in the merit list, they or their guardian can submit the application online through the Apuni Sarkar portal
during the same session.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scholarships to Meritorious Students of Sanskrit Schools |
| Short Title | SMSSS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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