Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship 2026: ₹1,500 Monthly Stipend for Meritorious Students
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Quick answer
The Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship provides ₹1,500 per month for 10 months to meritorious Class 8 students in Garhwal and Kumaon divisions. It is awarded for 4 years from Class 9 to Class 12. Apply by submitting the form to your school principal and following the offline process.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹1,500 per month for 10 months |
| Ministry / department | Department Of Education |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship is a state‑level scheme run by the Secondary Education Department of Uttarakhand. It recognises meritorious students from the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions who secure top ranks in the SCERT Uttarakhand examination. The scholarship offers financial support of ₹1,500 per month for 10 months each year and is awarded for four consecutive academic years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
Benefits
- ₹1,500 per month for 10 months each year
- Awarded for 4 years from Class 9 to Class 12
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Student must belong to Garhwal or Kumaon division of Uttarakhand
- Student must be in Class 8 in a government, local body, or government‑aided school (excluding central and residential schools)
- Student must have passed Class 7 with minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved categories)
- No restriction on parents' income
- Scholarship awarded for 4 years from Class 9 to Class 12
Documents required
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 7 Marksheet
- Caste Certificate (for reserved category students)
- Income Certificate of Parents/Guardians
- Residence Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
How to apply
- 1Obtain the application form from the Block Education Officer’s office or download it from the School Education Department or SCERT Uttarakhand website.
- 2Fill the form and attach the required documents.
- 3Submit the completed form to the Principal of your school.
- 4The Principal verifies the form and forwards it to the Block Education Officer by 12 November.
- 5The Block Education Officer issues the admit card.
- 6Students appear for the examination in January.
- 7After successful completion, the school informs the student and provides Aadhaar and bank details.
- 8The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?+
Students must belong to either the Garhwal or Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, be studying in Class 8 in a government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools), and have passed Class 7 with the required marks.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?+
Selected students receive ₹1,500/- per month for 10 months each year.
How long is the scholarship awarded?+
The scholarship is awarded for 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
How many students are selected each year?+
A total of 100 students are selected—50 from the Garhwal Division and 50 from the Kumaon Division.
What is the minimum academic requirement to apply?+
Students must have passed Class 7 with at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
Is there any income limit for parents/guardians?+
No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
From where can students obtain the application form?+
Application forms can be obtained from the Block Education Officer’s office or downloaded from the School Education Department or SCERT Uttarakhand website.
During which months are application forms available?+
Application forms are available every year during the months of September–October.
Is there any fee for applying or appearing in the examination?+
No, there is no application or examination fee.
Where should students submit the filled application form?+
The completed application form should be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
Who issues the admit card for the examination?+
The admit card is issued by the Block Education Officer.
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