Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship 2026: ₹1,000 Monthly for 10 Months
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Quick answer
The Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship provides ₹1,000 per month for 10 months to meritorious Class 8 students in Uttarakhand who pass the eligibility test by SCERT. It benefits the next five top students from each development block not selected for another scholarship. Students apply through their school by submitting the form obtained offline or from official websites.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹1,000 per month for 10 months |
| Ministry / department | Department Of Education |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship is a financial aid programme by the Uttarakhand Department of Education to support talented students from Class 9 to Class 12. It targets students in government, local body, or government-aided schools who qualify through an eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scheme awards scholarships to the next five meritorious students from each development block who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship, helping them continue their secondary education with financial support.
Benefits
- Scholarship awarded to next five meritorious students from each of the 95 development blocks in Uttarakhand not selected for Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship
- Each selected student receives ₹1,000 per month for 10 months annually
- Scholarship is provided for 4 years, covering Classes 9 to 12
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand
- Applicant must be a student of Class 8 in a government, local body, or government-aided school in Uttarakhand (excluding central and residential schools)
- Applicant must have passed Class 7 annual examination with minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved categories)
- No restriction on annual income of parents or guardians
- 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 or 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 websites during September–October
- 2Attach required documents including photograph, Aadhaar card, Class 7 marksheet, caste and disability certificates if applicable
- 3Submit the completed application form to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled
- 4The Principal verifies and forwards the form to the Block Education Officer’s office by the specified date
- 5Collect the admit card from the school or Block Education Officer’s office
- 6Appear for the scholarship examination conducted in January
- 7After selection, provide Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked bank account details to the school for scholarship disbursal
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scholarship?+
Applicants must be Uttarakhand residents studying Class 8 in government, local body, or government-aided schools excluding central and residential schools.
What academic requirements are necessary to apply?+
Students must have passed Class 7 annual examination with at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
Is there any parental income limit for eligibility?+
No, there is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
How many students are awarded the scholarship each year?+
A total of 475 students, five from each of the 95 development blocks in Uttarakhand, receive the scholarship annually.
How are students selected for the scholarship?+
Selection is based on the eligibility test results conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand; the scholarship goes to the next five meritorious students from each block not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.
What is the scholarship amount and duration?+
Selected students receive ₹1,000 per month for 10 months each year, for 4 years from Class 9 to Class 12.
How can students apply for the scholarship examination?+
Students can get the application form from the Block Education Officer’s office or download it from the official School Education Department or SCERT Uttarakhand websites during September–October.
Is there any application or examination fee?+
No, there is no fee for the application or examination.
Where should the completed application form be submitted?+
The completed form must be submitted to the Principal of the student’s school.
How is the admit card issued?+
After form submission, the Block Education Officer issues the admit card, which students can collect from their school or the BEO’s office.
When is the scholarship examination conducted?+
The examination is held annually in January.
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