Women Merit Scholarship 2026: Scholarship for Meritorious Female Students in Rajasthan
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Quick answer
The Women Merit Scholarship provides monthly stipend and hostel allowance to meritorious female students in Rajasthan. Eligible students must have 60%+ in Higher Secondary and meet income criteria. Apply by downloading the form and submitting to your college.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Monthly stipend and hostel allowance for female students |
| Ministry / department | Higher Education Department |
| Level | State Government (Rajasthan) |
| For | Women / girls |
| Income limit | ₹1 lakh |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Women Merit Scholarship is a state scheme by the Higher Education Department of Rajasthan that encourages meritorious female students to pursue higher education. It offers a monthly stipend and hostel allowance for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, provided the student meets the academic and income criteria.
Benefits
- Basic Scholarship (New Applicant): ₹120/month stipend, ₹200/month hostel allowance
- Post-Graduate Scholarship (New Applicant): ₹240/month stipend, ₹600/month hostel allowance
- Basic Scholarship (Renewal): ₹180/month stipend, ₹280/month hostel allowance
- Post-Graduate Scholarship (Renewal): ₹240/month stipend, ₹600/month hostel allowance
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a female student
- Applicant must be a native of Rajasthan
- Applicant must have secured 60% marks or above in Higher Secondary examinations
- Applicant must be studying in a higher course
- Applicant’s parents’ annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹1,00,000
- Applicant must not have any gap in regular studies while availing of the scholarship
Documents required
- Certified Copy of Previous Examination Mark Sheet
- Recent Income Certificate
- Admission Certificate in the Prescribed Format (indicating the date of admission)
- Hostel Certificate (if residing in a hostel) mentioning admission date, residence date, room number, DD number, date, and amount of fee payment, signed by the warden and countersigned by the head of the institution
- Original Hostel Fee Receipt (signed by the institution head)
- Photocopy of Bank Statement (including student’s savings account number, bank name, address, and IFSC code)
How to apply
- 1Download the application form from the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan portal.
- 2Fill in the form with accurate details.
- 3Attach all required documents listed above.
- 4Submit the completed form to your college.
- 5The college head will forward the application to the Directorate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of this scheme?+
The scheme aims to encourage and support meritorious female students in Rajasthan who have performed well in their Higher Secondary examinations and are pursuing higher studies.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?+
The applicant must be a female student from Rajasthan who has secured at least 60% marks in the Higher Secondary examination and is pursuing higher education.
What is the income limit for applying to the scheme?+
The parents’ total annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
Can male students apply for this scholarship?+
No, only female students are eligible under this scheme.
What happens if the student is already receiving another scholarship?+
Such students are not eligible for this scholarship.
How can students apply for the "Women Merit Scholarship"?+
Students must download the application form and submit it to their respective colleges.
Who needs to forward the application to the Directorate?+
The institution head is responsible for submitting the application in both hard and soft copy to the Directorate.
Can students residing in hostels apply?+
Yes, but they must submit a hostel certificate with details of residence and fee payment, signed by the institution head.
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