Scholarships for Class 12 Students - Check Eligibility Criteria, Application Process, Amount Details

As Class 12 students approach one of the most crucial years of their academic career, the financial challenges of continuing their education often become a major concern. Fortunately, a wide range of scholarships is available to assist students, whether they are excelling academically, pursuing extracurricular interests, or facing financial constraints. These Class 12 scholarships are offered by government bodies, educational institutions, and private organisations and can be based on a range of criteria. This article highlights several scholarships for Class 12 students, providing an overview of eligibility criteria, application processes, and the benefits they offer.

Class 12 Scholarships - Check Eligibility, Application Process and Amount

In the following section, we have provided details of some of the most popular scholarships for Class 12 students and a few Olympiad exams as well. Students can go through this list of scholarships intended for Class 12 students. To get detailed information, students are advised to click on the links provided in each section.

1. Post Matric Scholarships

• After finishing secondary education, the Post-matric scholarship provides financial support for students wishing to continue their studies. Students can apply for the Post-matric scholarship via the National Scholarship Portal.

• The registration dates for the Post-matric scholarship, including the opening and closing periods, are published on the official website, scholarships.gov.in.

• These scholarships provide financial assistance to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses. They are particularly beneficial for students who face financial barriers to continuing their education. To get complete information, students can click on the link provided above.

2. Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)

• The Mathematics Teachers' Association of India organises and conducts the IOQM scholarship exam for registered students.

• The application process for IOQM begins in August of each academic year.

• Students can apply for the IOQM scholarship at: www.mtai.org.in/. The Mathematics Olympiad is conducted in multiple stages, with the RMO and INMO serving as stage 2 and stage 3 of the scholarship exam.

3. Silverzone Olympiads

• The Silverzone Foundation organises and conducts the Silverzone Olympiads, which cover a wide range of subjects, including Science, Mathematics, English, Computer Science, Social Studies, and more.

• Silverzone registrations are handled through schools. Class 12 students can participate in various competitions, such as the International Olympiad of Mathematics (IOM), International Olympiad of Science (IOS), International Olympiad of English Language (IOEL), International Informatics Olympiad (IIO), International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO), and other Olympiad events. By participating, students have the chance to win exciting Silverzone prizes. For more information, students can visit the official website at silverzone.org.

4. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

• The SOF conducts Olympiads in subjects like Mathematics (IMO), Science (NSO), English (IEO), and others, open to students of Class 12.

• The Science Olympiad Foundation organises several academic competitive exams to foster a spirit of competition among school children. Students must register for the SOF exams through their respective schools. Registration for SOF exams closes 30 days before the selected exam date.

• Students can visit the official website, sofworld.org to get detailed information on each Olympiad exam that they can participate in.

5. CBSE Central Sector Scholarship

• The CBSE Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships is intended to assist meritorious students pursuing higher education by providing financial support to help cover their college or university expenses.

• The CBSE Central Sector scholarship amount is INR 12,000 per annum for the first three years, increasing to INR 20,000 per annum for the fourth and fifth years.

• To be eligible for the CBSE Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships, applicants must meet certain criteria. The annual family income should not exceed INR 4.5 lakhs. Candidates must have secured more than 80% in their Class 12 exams. The applicant's age should fall between 18 and 25 years. Also, the candidate must not be receiving any other scholarship while applying for this scheme.

6. CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship

• The CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship is intended to support female students who are the only child in their family. This scholarship offers financial aid to help cover educational expenses for students studying in Class 11 or 12.

• Students must have scored at least 60% in their Class 10 CBSE exams and must be studying in Class 11 or 12 at a CBSE-affiliated school to be eligible for applying. Also, tuition fees should not exceed INR 1,500 per month for Indian students and INR 6,000 per month for NRI students.

• The scholarship amount is INR 500 per month for up to two years. To get complete details of the scholarship, click on the link provided above.

7. CBSE Board’s Merit Scholarship

• The CBSE Board’s Merit Scholarship acknowledges exceptional academic achievement in the CBSE Class 10 and CBSE Class 12 exams. This scholarship is awarded to students who attain top marks in these exams.

• To be eligible, students must have completed their Class 10 or Class 12 examination from a CBSE-affiliated school with at least 85% marks.

• The scholarship amount for Class 12 students has been raised to Rs. 12,000 per year. A total of 50 scholarships are available for Class 12, with 33 designated for SC students and 17 for ST students. To get complete details on the CBSE scholarships available for Class 12 students, click on the link provided.

8. INSPIRE Scholarship

• The Department of Science and Technology (DST) offers an INSPIRE scholarship (Innovation in Science Pursuit of Inspired Research) to provide financial support for students pursuing further education. The INSPIRE Scholarship is a merit-based program, and students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the SHE INSPIRE scholarship.

• Students aged 17-22 years are eligible to apply for the INSPIRE scholarship if they meet any of the following criteria: they rank in the top 1% of Class 12 students from any state or central board, hold a JEE or NEET rank within the top 10,000, or are pursuing a BSc, BS, or integrated MSc/MS in natural sciences. Scholars of the Jagadish Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), and International Olympiad medalists in undergraduate or postgraduate natural and basic sciences are also eligible to apply.

• Following selection, each student will receive INR 80,000 per year. The Inspire scholarship money is divided into two parts: annual scholarship (INR 60,000) and summertime attachment fees (INR 20,000). To check complete details, click on the link provided above.

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