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Organisation : Bighelp For Education
Scholarship Name : National Merit Scholarship 2018
Applicable For : 10th Passed Municipal/Govt. School Students
Application Last Date : June 30th, 2018
Website : http://bighelp.org/bhp/site/scholarships

Bighelp National Merit Scholarship

Bighelp For Education National Merit Scholarship Application process for the academic year 2017-18 is opened now.

Related : Bighelp National Merit Scholarship BNMS Winners 2019 : www.scholarships.net.in/16811.html

Bighelp National Merit Scholarship helps poor, but meritorious students who have studied in government public schools to continue a higher education after 10th grade.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Studied in Z.P. / Municipal / Govt. School in any state of India during the current academic year.

2. Scored 9.8 or above G.P.A or 98% or above marks in 10th class during the academic year 2017-18(Those who passed 10th class during the previous academic years are not eligible to apply).

3. Annual income of the parent/Guardian is not more than Rs. 1,00,000/-
4. Not eligible for Agricultural land more than one acra.

Note :
Students studied in Residential schools / Govt. aided private schools/ any other private schools / Central Govt. schools / Model Schools with Hostel Facility are NOT eligible to apply

Required Documents

Please attach the following with your application
1. A recent passport size photo (affix at the space provided in the application).
2. Copy of income certificate or ration card.
3. Copy of certificates received in co curricular activities or social service.
4. Copy of 10th class mark sheet (signed by the school Head Master).

5. Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable only.
6. A hand written letter by the applicant on a white paper (letter should explain why the student needs this scholarship, her/his current financial situation, family situation, student’s future goals etc.)

Application Process

Application process opens every year during the month of May. Follow the steps below to apply.

Step 1 : Go to the official website of Bighelp For Education.
Step 2 : Then Click Project tab in the menu bar and Select Merit Scholarship link.

Step 3 : Scroll the pages down and Download the Application Form or you can directly download it from below mentioned PDF.

Step 4 : After that Print and fill all columns in CAPITAL letters, enclose all of the required documents specified in the application.

Note : Application must be signed by the applicant and the school head master. Applications without signature will be rejected.

Application Form :
https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/pdf2018/23213-BNMS.pdf

Step 5 : Complete applications should be received by Bighelp administrative office at the following address on or before the due date.
Bighelp For Education,
16 H.I.G.H (Duplex),
APHB, Balajinagar,
Kukatpally,
Hyderabad–500072

Scanned Applications can also be emailed at scholarships [AT] bighelp.org

Scholarship Amount

Each winner of this scholarship will be receiving an amount of Rs. 5000 (five thousand rupees) per year for up to 6 years (total of up to Rs. 30,000) or until she/he completes the graduation or technical degree, whichever is earlier.

Number of scholarships

Number of scholarships will be decided based on the number of applications received from the eligible students each year. Bighelp filters the applications and decides the winners based on their GPA or marks, financial status, community service and extracurricular achievements.

Verification Procedure

All shortlisted students will be interviewed over phone by the Bighelp executive team from Hyderabad. Applicant’s details will also be verified with the help of the local teams.

Winners Announcement :
Winners will be published in our website on or before 15th August.

Contact Us :
Addition Info : For addition information, please visit www.bighelp.org or contact 040-23152224.
Office Timings : 9 AM to 5 PM(Monday to Friday)