Scholarships for Class 11 Students - Eligibility, Benefits & Application Process

The Government of India provides a variety of scholarships for Class 11 students. The scholarships provide financial support to students from diverse backgrounds. Scholarships allow them to focus more on their studies and less on economic challenges. Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria and provides monthly stipends for full tuition coverage. Students can choose any scholarship that suits them the best. In this article, we will guide you through the different available scholarships for Class 11 students in India.

List of Scholarships for Class 11 Students

The scholarship for class 11 students is awarded based on various criteria, such as academic performance, economic background, single girl child etc. Students who are interested in applying for the class 11 scholarships can check out the list of scholarships here. We have mentioned some of the scholarships that are available for class 11 students with their eligibility criteria below:

PM YASASVI Scheme

The PM Yasasvi scholarship is for the students studying in Class 9 to 12. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India offers the scholarship to students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories. Selected Class 11 students will receive a scholarship of up to Rs 1,25,000 that covers tuition, hostel fees and other school charges.

PM Yasawi Scheme Important Dates

Students applying for the scholarship must check the eligibility criteria required for the PM Yasasvi scheme. Below, we have provided the eligibility criteria for the PM Yasaswi scholarship scheme:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

• They must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Economically Backward Class (EBC) or Denotified Tribes (DNT) category.

• Must be studying in Class 9 to 12 in a recognised school/ college.

• The annual family income has to be less than or equal to Rs 2,50,000.

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)

The Central Government of India offers the NMMS scheme to students from economically weaker sections. The NMMS scholarship is for students of Class 8 with a minimum of aggregate of 55% marks. It offers 1,00,000 scholarships to students whose parental income is up to Rs 3.5 lakhs per year. For the scholarship, students will have to sit for the NMMS examination.

The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is a sponsored program by the Ministry of Education. Students can continue the scholarship up to class 12. However, only eligible and selected students can apply for it. The NMMS scholarship eligibility criteria for Class 11 are given below for student’s reference:

• Must be selected in NMMS merit list during Class 8 study.

• To receive the NMMS scholarship in Class 11, students must secure 60% marks in Class 10. There will be a 5% relaxation for reserved categories

• The scholarship is for students who are studying in India.

Post-Matric Scholarship for Students

The Post Matric Scholarship is a financial assistance program offered by the Government of India to support students from economically weaker sections. Students can apply for the post-matric scholarship online through the National Scholarship Portal. This scholarship is for students studying from class 11 onwards.

Financial Support to the Students of N.E.R. for Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)

The North East Council offers NEC Merit Scholarships to the students of the North East Region (NER) studying at different levels inside and outside the North-East but within the country. The scheme is disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal. To receive the NEC merit scholarship for the HSLC/HSSLC/Senior School Leaving/Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate, students have to clear the examination with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.

Check out the eligibility criteria for the NEC Merit Scholarship below:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

• The scholarship is open for Northeast students only.

• The income from all sources shall not exceed Rs 8 lakh.

Science Olympiad Foundation

The Science Olympiad Foundation conducts various olympiads for Classes 1 to 12. The olympiad conducts SOF exams in mathematics, science, computer science and general knowledge to identify and nurture young talent in different subjects. These Olympiads are conducted at national and international levels. Below, check out the list of SOF olympiad exams in which Class 11 students can participate:

• National Science Olympiad (NSO)

• National Cyber Olympiad (NCO)

• International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

• International English Olympiad (IEO)

• International Commerce Olympiad (ICO)

Silver Zone Olympiad

The Silverzone Foundation conducts a variety of exams in different subjects including science, commerce, mathematics etc, to promote academic excellence and enhance problem-solving skills among students. These olympiads encourage students from Classes 1 to 12 to showcase their talents at national and international levels. Below, we have provided a list of SilverZone exams in which class 11 students can participate. Each olympiad offers SilverZone prizes and awards that recognise students' achievements at the class, zonal, state, and international levels.

• ICSI - SilverZone Commerce Olympiad

• International Informatics Olympiad (iiO)

• International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM)

• International Olympiad of Science (iOS)

• International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL)

• International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO)

HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad

The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematical Olympiad is conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education. Students from Classes 8 to 12 can apply for the Mathematical Olympiad. There are three stages in the HBCSE olympiad exam, IOQM, RMO and INMO.

Also, check

• IOQM Registration

• IOQM Cuttoff

• RMP Admit Card

• RMO Result

National Standard Examination in Physics

The Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) conducts the National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP) exam. Any students from Classes 10 to 12 can participate in the NSEP examination. This year, the NSEP exam will be conducted on November 24, 2024. The examination will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. It is expected that IAPT NSEP result will be declared in January 2025, Students can visit the official website, iapt.org.in for detailed information on NSEP.