MHRD Scholarship
Introducing the esteemed MHRD Scholarship, a visionary initiative thoughtfully crafted through the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Department of Higher Education. Our paramount mission is to empower students encountering financial hardships.
The MHRD Scholarship is a government grant for students who are pursuing higher studies. The program is renewable for a maximum of 5 years in the same stream at the graduation level. The scholarship may be renewed if a student is unable to appear in the annual examinations. Applicants can also renew their scholarships if they change colleges, institutes, and universities during their course. However, if they applied for the scholarship last year, they must fill out the application form again with their valid details.
Qualification for Scholarship
To qualify for the MHRD Scholarship, students must enroll in a university that is a participating institution. Those students who have been accepted to the universities must be enrolled in the programs in Israel. The prerequisites for applying to an Israeli university for a scholarship include a master’s degree in a relevant subject. If an applicant wishes to pursue a postgraduate course in Hebrew language and literature, they must have taken a postgraduate course in the same subject. Students must also have a good command of English or Hebrew.
FAQ ( Frequently Asked Question)
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship
The amount of the Scholarship at the Secondary and Higher Secondary stage or equivalent Classes IX to XII is payable for a maximum of Four years for studies in India only.
This scholarship scheme at this stage is not payable for the Diploma / Certificate level course.
Take benefit of this scholarship scheme in Class X and XII the students should get clearly passed from Class IX to X and from Class XI to Class XII on the first attempt with 55% marks
The awardee’s prize must obtain a minimum of 60% marks in the Class (55% for SC / ST Students) examination.
Scholarship Scheme:
The amount of the scholarship is Rs.6000/ per Annum (Rs.500/ per Month).
Selection Process
The department will select the candidates on the basis of the written test. Each State / Union Territory will conduct its own competitive test for the selection of students for the award of the National Means cum Merit Scholarship. The State level Examination consists of the following Two Stages-
Mental Ability Test – This competition consists of 90 Multiple Choice Numerical Series, Pattern Perception, and Question testing verbal and nonverbal Metacognitive abilities like- Reasoning and Critical Thinking, The question in the test may be on Analogy, Classification, Hidden Figures, etc. Each test will be of 90 minutes duration.
Scholastic Aptitude Test – This competitive test consists of 90 multiple choice questions covering subjects namely, and Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies as taught in Class VII and VIII. The duration of the Test is 90 Minutes.
Application Process for MHRD Scholarship Form
- Visit the official website of the Human Resource Scholarship department at www.mhrd.gov.in”.
- Then read the notification link on the home page.
- Choose the proper link and then press on it.
- Enter all the required information into the correct field carefully.
- Then upload all the essential documents, photos, and signatures.
- Finally, save it and take the hard copy prints out for further use
Address :
Ministry of Human Resources Development / Department of School Education &Literacy
Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi-110001.