How do I apply for scholarships in West Bengal?

Each scholarship scheme has its own dedicated page with specific eligibility criteria, required documents, application process, and official portal links.

4 Scheme Guidesস্কলারশিপ ও শিক্ষাবৃত্তি

Scholarships

Official directory for West Bengal educational scholarships including Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM), Kanyashree Prakalpa (K1, K2 & K3), Aikyashree Scholarship, and Nabanna Scholarship.

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Scheme Guides

Scholarships

K1: ₹1,000/year | K2: ₹25,000 One-Time Grant | K3: Course-based SVMCM PG stipend

Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal

Kanyashree Prakalpa

কন্যাশ্রী প্রকল্প (কে১, কে২ ও কে৩)

Kanyashree Prakalpa is a Conditional Cash Transfer scheme designed to encourage girls to continue their education and delay marriage until at least 18 years of age.

Unmarried Girl Students in West Bengal (School, College, Vocational & PG)

20 Mar 20267 min

Scholarships

Course-based scholarship rates (₹1,000 to ₹8,000/month depending on level of study)

Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM)

স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ মেরিট-কাম-মিঙ্ক স্কলারশিপ

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) provides financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker families in West Bengal for higher education.

School, UG, PG, Engineering & Kanyashree K3 Students in West Bengal

20 Mar 20267 min

Scholarships

Scholarship assistance depends on the applicable Aikyashree category and course as per official department norms

Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education Department, Government of West Bengal

Aikyashree Scholarship

ঐক্যশ্রী স্কলারশিপ

Aikyashree provides financial support and scholarships to eligible students belonging to minority communities in West Bengal to support their educational advancement.

Eligible Minority Students in West Bengal (Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Technical/Professional)

20 Mar 20266 min

Scholarships

Financial assistance for education from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund / Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund subject to official approval

Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Government of West Bengal

Nabanna Scholarship

নবান্ন স্কলারশিপ (মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর ত্রাণ তহবিল / শিক্ষা সহায়তার আবেদন)

Financial Assistance for Education from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) and Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund, commonly referred to as the Nabanna Scholarship.

Eligible Students pursuing HS, UG, PG, or Professional courses in West Bengal

23 Jul 20266 min

Frequently Asked Questions

Major West Bengal scholarships include Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM), Kanyashree Prakalpa (K1, K2 & K3), Aikyashree Scholarship, and Nabanna Scholarship.