The JM Sethia Merit Scholarship Scheme, provided by the JM Sethia Charitable Trust (NGO), is an opportunity for students in Class 9 to 12, as well as those pursuing graduation, postgraduation, and professional courses. This scheme aims to assist deserving students with financial support, offering up to INR 1,000 per month based on the duration of their course.
Eligibility:-
To qualify, the applicant must be enrolled in a full-time course falling under one of the following categories:
- Class 9-10 (Category A).
- Class 11-12 (Category B).
- Graduation course (Category C).
- Post-graduation course (Category D).
- Professional course (Category P).
Minimum Qualification:-
Aggregate scores required for eligibility:
- Standard 8 or equivalent: 75% (Category A).
- Class 10 or equivalent: 75% (Category B).
- Class 12 or equivalent: 75% in Science & Commerce, 65% in Humanities/Arts (Category C).
- Graduation degree: 60% in Science & Commerce, 50% in Humanities/Arts (Category D).
- Class 12/Graduation degree: 60% in Science & Commerce, 50% in Humanities/Arts (Category P).
For more information, please check the ‘Scholarship Detail Document.’
Benefits:-
Students will be awarded as follows:
| Category | Benefits |
| A | INR 400 per month for two years |
| B | INR 500 per month for two years |
| C | INR 600 per month for two or three years, as applicable |
| D | INR 700 per month for two or three years, as applicable |
| E | INR 1,000 per month for two or three years, as applicable |
Documents Needed:-
The document to be submitted:
- Proof of income,
- Certificate validating any applicable reservation
- Last passed examination mark sheet.
Ways to apply:-
To apply for the scholarship, eligible candidates can follow these steps:
To apply for this opportunity, eligible candidates should:
Log in to https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarships.
- Click the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Register by clicking ‘Register’ and providing the necessary details. (If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
- Download the application form by clicking on the ‘Application’ button.
- Complete the form, include the required information, and attach supporting documents.
Send the application form to the Chief Trustee at either of the addresses below:
JM Sethia Charitable Trust
133, Biplabi Rash Behari Basu Road, 3rd Floor,
Room No. 15, Kolkata – 700 001
OR
Gandhi House, 5th Floor, 16,
Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata-700 013,
Email – jms_trust@yahoo.co.in | Mobile – (+91)-93397 93153