Be it engineering studies or school education, if you have the skill and the financial condition is weak, then there is no need to back down. Government and private institutions together are giving such meritorious students a chance to move forward. Overall, there is an opportunity to get scholarships for students from class 9th to graduation. In this, girl students will get up to Rs 5 lakh annually for engineering. Let's know about three such scholarships. Let's know what these scholarships are. How and who can apply for them?

1. HOPE Engineering Scholarship
The HOPE Engineering Scholarship, launched by Schaeffler India, provides financial assistance to girl students who want to pursue their careers in the field of engineering.

This scholarship is for girl students who are in the first year of an engineering program at any UGC or state-recognized college. Applicants must have scored more than 60% marks in class 12, and their family's annual income should be less than Rs 5 lakh. Eligible girl students will get financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh per year for four years.

Application process and last date
Girls can apply online for the scholarship. The last date to apply for this scholarship is July 30. For more information, girls can visit www.schaeffler.co.in.

2. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS)
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) offered by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India, helps meritorious students from economically weaker sections to continue their education at the secondary level.

What is the eligibility, and how much money will be given
This scholarship is for Indian citizens who are enrolled in class 9 in a government, government-aided, or local-body school. Students must have scored at least 60% marks in class 8, and their family's annual income should be less than Rs 3.50 lakh. Students eligible for this scheme get Rs 12,000 per year.

Application process and last date

Applications for this scholarship can be made online. The last date to apply is 31 August. To apply for the scholarship, you can visit Scholarship.gov.in.

3. National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students

The National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, encourages students from tribal communities to pursue higher education.

What is the eligibility

This scholarship is for students from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Students applying should be 36 years of age or less as on July 1 and should be enrolled in full-time, regular courses at ministry-approved institutions. The annual income of the family should be less than Rs 6 lakh. This scholarship provides up to Rs 35,000 and other benefits.

Application process and last date

Interested students can apply online. The last date to apply for this scholarship is 31 October. For more information, students can visit fellowship.tribal.gov.in.

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