The scheme “Scholarship for Engineering and Medical Education” is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the dependents of ex-servicemen pursuing Engineering, Medical, or Ph.D. courses.

Benefits

Rate of Scholarship:

• ₹12,000/- per year for Engineering students
• ₹15,000/- per year for Medical students
• ₹10,000/- per year for PhD students

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
• The applicant must be a dependent of an ex-serviceman.
• The applicant should be pursuing a course in Engineering, Medical, or Ph.D. from a recognized institution.

Note: It is mandatory that the applicant’s correct name is mentioned both in the bank account and the discharge book.

Application Process

Online: https://sainikkalyan.uk.gov.in/

The applicant must apply online on the official website of the Sainik Welfare Department at www.sainikkalyan.org

The following documents are required for the application: Aadhaar card of the applicant, bank account details, ex-serviceman identity card, discharge book, and a certificate of the course in which the applicant is studying.

After verification of applications at the District Sainik Welfare Office and Directorate level, applicants found eligible are provided the sanctioned amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from the Kargil Shaheed Parivar Mukhyamantri Sahayata Kosh.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
• Bank Account Details
• Ex-serviceman Identity Card
• Discharge Book of the ex-serviceman
• Certificate of the course in which the student is studying

Scholarship on Merit Basis