Sarkari Yojana
Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme
About Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme
Offered by the Department of Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme gives financial help to students belonging to the Lakshadweep union territory. It eases the cost of studies and helps students follow their educational goals.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
06 Jun 1988
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The student and both parents must have been…
The student and both parents must have been born in Lakshadweep, or one parent must hail from Lakshadweep.
Both the student and the Islander parent have…
Both the student and the Islander parent have to live in the Islands.
Holders may not take any other scholarship; they…
Holders may not take any other scholarship; they must give up such awards and pay back any money received.
Concessions given by the institution or the administration…
Concessions given by the institution or the administration can be kept.
Courses in Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Law,…
Courses in Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Law, or Commerce at recognized Indian institutions are permitted.
Concessions for mainland education apply only to courses…
Concessions for mainland education apply only to courses not offered in the Islands.
On grounds of health or disability, stipends may…
On grounds of health or disability, stipends may be sanctioned or renewed.
Benefits Provided
Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pre-degree courses, Post Matric certificate courses, Post Matric…
Pre-degree courses, Post Matric certificate courses, Post Matric Diploma courses, and Degree Courses in Arts, Science, commerce, B.Ed., LLB etc.: students get a monthly scholarship of ₹ 1,800/- plus a lump sum grant of ₹ 1,500/-.
Post Graduate course in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law…
Post Graduate course in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law etc.: the monthly scholarship is ₹ 2,100/-, with a lump sum grant of ₹ 1,800/-.
MBBS, BDS, Engineering Degree, MBA, BVSC, BSC(Agriculture) etc
MBBS, BDS, Engineering Degree, MBA, BVSC, BSC(Agriculture) etc.: scholars receive ₹ 2,100/- every month and a lump sum grant of ₹ 3,600/-.
Post Graduate Course in Medicine, Engineering and Veterinary…
Post Graduate Course in Medicine, Engineering and Veterinary Science, Agriculture etc. and Research Studies like Ph.D.: a monthly scholarship of ₹ 3,000/- is paid, along with a lump sum grant of ₹ 9,000/-.
High school courses or equivalent
High school courses or equivalent: ₹ 1,200/- per month.
Primary school courses (1 to VIII)
Primary school courses (1 to VIII): pupils get ₹ 600/- per month.
Secondary school courses (VIII to X)
Secondary school courses (VIII to X): the rate is ₹ 200/- per month.
Plus two students who have course facilities available…
Plus two students who have course facilities available on their native island: ₹ 450/- per month.
Students of Bitra Island studying in Secondary Std
Students of Bitra Island studying in Secondary Std. on another Island: ₹ 450/- per month is given.
Plus 2 students from islands other than where…
Plus 2 students from islands other than where the Institution is located who stay outside the hostel for want of hostel accommodation: ₹ 750/- per month.
High school students living outside the hostel for…
High school students living outside the hostel for want of hostel accommodation: they receive ₹ 600/- per month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of Domicile
Certificate of Domicile.
Certificate of Income
Certificate of Income.
Certificates of education
Certificates of education.
Certificate of Caste
Certificate of Caste.
Applicant's Aadhaar Card
Applicant's Aadhaar Card.
Passbook of the bank account
Passbook of the bank account.
Photograph of passport size
Photograph of passport size.
1988-06-06
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Every year in April, applications are invited through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/). Registration for New Applicant
Go to the official NSP website and select…
Go to the official NSP website and select New Registration in the Applicant Corner.
Go through the Instruction /Guidelines, tick the check…
Go through the Instruction /Guidelines, tick the check box to give the undertaking, and press Continue.
Register using Mobile OTP to obtain your Registration…
Register using Mobile OTP to obtain your Registration ID.
Submit the documents asked for
Submit the documents asked for. Registered Applicant
Visit the official NSP website and choose Fresh…
Visit the official NSP website and choose Fresh Application in the Applicant Corner
Sign in with your application ID & password
Sign in with your application ID & password.
Pick the Scholarship
Pick the Scholarship.
Complete the application form
Complete the application form.
Attach the necessary documents
Attach the necessary documents.
Click Submit
Click Submit.
Students then receive a system-generated registration number for…
Students then receive a system-generated registration number for future reference.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.