About The Program
DITO Scholarship Program was introduced in the year 2016 with an intention to support girl students from government schools to ensure that students from economically and socially underprivileged families have access to educational needs of the students and encourage them to move ahead in life with confidence, self-respect, and determination.
- To recognize and support the academic achievements of talented and meritorious girl students from government schools, encouraging them to strive for excellence in their studies.
Objectives
- To alleviate the financial burden of girl students from government schools and their families by providing financial assistance towards education-related expenses, such as tuition fees, books, and study materials.
- To empower young women to become confident, self-reliant, and self-sufficient individuals who can make informed decisions about their lives.
The scholarship will be granted to eligible candidates based on the following criteria, subject to fund availability:
- Female students who are presently pursuing higher education in Higher Secondary level in government schools located in selected Indian states.
- Applicants must have successfully completed the 10th grade with a minimum of 80% marks.
- Preference will be given to students with the highest marks and the lowest family income.
- Students must be enrolled in a full-time, regular academic program. Distance and correspondence students are not eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will undergo an evaluation based on the socio-economic and educational parameters of their applications. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements, priority will be given to those who achieve higher scores against the specified criteria:
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Parameters
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Criteria
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Maximum Score
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Family’s Gross Annual Income
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Below Rs. 60,000/-
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25
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Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 90,000
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20
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Rs. 90,000/- to Rs. 120,000
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15
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Above 1,20,000
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10
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Parental Support
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Parents deceased
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20
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Father deceased
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15
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Mother deceased
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10
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Deferentially Abled
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Disability 80% & Above
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20
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Disability 50% – 79%
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15
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Interested candidates can apply for scholarship via email
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