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Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship

A scholarship program initiated by the Government of West Bengal in India. It is designed to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who belong to economically weaker sections of the society to continue their higher studies.

Eligibility Criteria


  • •  The candidate must be a resident of West Bengal.
  • •  The candidate must have passed the last qualifying examination with at least 75% marks      for undergraduate courses and 53% marks for postgraduate courses.
  • •  The annual family income of the candidate should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh per annum.
  • •  The candidate must be enrolled in a recognized institution for pursuing an undergraduate,    postgraduate, or professional course in nursing.

Here are some of the scholarship benefits that nursing students can avail under this program:

Scholarship Benefits:


  • •  Financial Assistance: The scholarship provides financial assistance to nursing students to pay for their tuition fees, books, supplies, and other educational expenses.
  • •  Reduce Student Debt: The scholarship can help to reduce the need for nursing students to take out loans to finance their education, thereby reducing their student debt burden.
  • •  Encourages Merit: The scholarship is awarded based on merit, and receiving the scholarship is recognition of the student’s academic achievements and hard work.
  • •  Access to Quality Education: The scholarship provides an opportunity for nursing students from economically weaker sections of society to access quality education and pursue their academic goals.
  • •  Opportunity to Pursue Higher Education: The scholarship can provide an opportunity for nursing students to pursue higher education without worrying about the financial burden of tuition fees and other expenses.
  • •  Improve Career Prospects: By obtaining a nursing degree with the help of this scholarship, students can improve their career prospects and earn a higher income, which can help them to break the cycle of poverty. The scholarship provides financial assistance of up to INR 12,000 per annum for tuition fees and up to INR 8,000 per annum for maintenance allowance. The scholarship is awarded for the entire duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

The application process for the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Scholarship is done online through the official website of the West Bengal government. The application process usually starts in the month of August or September and continues until the end of October or early November.

It is important for the candidates to ensure that they submit their application before the deadline and provide accurate and complete information to avoid any discrepancies. Additionally, candidates should prepare well for the interview to increase their chances of receiving the scholarship. Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students to pursue their education without any financial constraints and build a better future for themselves.

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