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Organisation : GP Birla Educational Foundation
Scholarship Name : G. P. Birla Scholarship 2017-18
Applicable For : Class 12th Passed Students in 2017
Applicable State : West Bengal
Application Last Date : 15th July, 2017
Website : https://gpbirlaedufoundation.com/
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/14045-Form.pdf

G. P. Birla Scholarship :

The Trust has been established to carry forward the cherished dream of Late Shri G. P. Birla, the renowned Industrialist and Philanthropist, to promote education, develop human resources and empower the youth of the Country.

Update : G.P. Birla Educational Foundation Scholarship 2018-19 : www.scholarships.net.in/23695.html

With this objective, the Trust proposes to grant Scholarships to meritorious students, male or female, from West Bengal, who have in the year 2017, passed class XII examination and have secured 80% marks or more from State Board or 85% or more from Central Board or have secured rank in top 15000 in AIEEE/JEE/AIPMT Tests and are in need of financial help to pursue further studies.

Further studies may be in any stream including Science, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Commerce, Law, Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretaryship and Cost Accountancy Course in any recognized University/Institution in India.

Scholarship Amount :
** Scholarship amount will be to cover Tuition Fees and Hostel Fees, [where applicable], subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per student per year.

** The Scholarship will be granted to 65 selected students for one year at a time and to be continued upon satisfactory performance by the Student in the preceding year, as evaluated by the Trust, up to completion of the Course subject to a ceiling of 4 years, on yearly basis.

** Additional onetime payment of Rs. 7000/- towards purchase of Books in 1st Year shall also be given.

Selection :
For selection of Students for Scholarship, an Expert Panel of the Trust will review the applications received and interview shortlisted prospective candidates. The decision of the Expert Panel will be final.

Applications may be forwarded through the Head of the Institution from which the Student has passed Class XII or where he has taken admission. It is expected that financial support of GP Birla Educational Foundation will help produce future leaders of the country.

Application Procedure :
Students who meet the above criteria of merit, and need financial assistance for pursuing further studies, may apply in the prescribed Form, available in download section, by sending a completed application form along with enclosures to

Send To :
“G.P. Birla Educational Foundation,
1582, Rajdanga Main Road,
Southend Conclave, 4th Floor,
Kolkata – 700107”.

Instructions for Application of Scholarship :
The following documents must be submitted to the address mentioned below:

1. A completed copy of the application form attested by the Head of the Institution from which the Student has passed Class XII or where he has taken admission.
2. Proof of admission (if admission has been taken) at a university or college in which the applicant shall pursue higher studies.
3. Copy of academic certificates and grade reports for the last examination.
4. Copy of other certificates for extracurricular achievements.

5. Proof of Income:
i. Copy of Form 16 or Salary Certificate, in case the Father or Mother is in Employment with Government or Private Sector, or
ii. Copy of Income Tax Return or Certificate from Tahsildars or Councillors, in any other case.

Last Date :
Completed Application Form should reach us on or before 15.07.2017.