The scheme "Shikshashree Schemeā was implemented by the Government of West Bengal during the year 2014-15 by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants & Maintenance Grants to pr...
Under this scheme, eligible students shall be provided financial assistance through Bank Account only:
**Class****Rate (Per Annum)**Vā¹750/-VIā¹750/-VIIā¹750/-VIIIā¹800/-2. To improve participation of students in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The students should belong to Scheduled Caste.
Students of classes V-VIII are eligible for the scheme.
The annual family income of the student should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakhs.
Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.
The applicant should be a regular full-time student reading in a Government School/Government-aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal.
The award once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.
The applicant should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.
The applicant should be a holder of a bank account in a nationalized bank with a core banking facility.
The Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.
How to Apply
**Online**
The candidate needs to visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department & Tribal Development Department, West Bengal official website: [https://oasis.gov.in/](https://oasis.gov.in/)1.
The candidate can now log in by providing the following detail
Choose User Type
Choose the District
Choose Sub-Division
Then choose Block/Municipality
Next, choose the School
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Shikshashree Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The students should belong to Scheduled Caste.
1. Students of classes V-VIII are eligible for the scheme.
1. The annual family income of the student should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakhs.
1. Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.
1. The applicant...
What are the benefits of Shikshashree Scheme?
1. Under this scheme, eligible students shall be provided financial assistance through Bank Account only:
**Class****Rate (Per Annum)**Vā¹750/-VIā¹750/-VIIā¹750/-VIIIā¹800/-2. To improve participation of students in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the cas...
How to apply online for Shikshashree Scheme?
**Online**
1. The candidate needs to visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department & Tribal Development Department, West Bengal official website: [https://oasis.gov.in/](https://oasis.gov.in/)1. The candidate can now log in by providing the following detail
1. Choose User Type
1. Choos...