Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship by Pondicherry University

Brief Description

The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is a prestigious program offered by Pondicherry University to meritorious and financially challenged students. It is aimed at promoting and supporting academic excellence among students who have the determination to succeed but lack financial resources.

Host Institution(s)

The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is offered only by Pondicherry University, a Central University located in Puducherry, India. The university has been consistently ranked among the top institutions in the country, known for its expertise in various fields of study.

Level/Field of Study

This scholarship is available for students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in any field of study offered at Pondicherry University.

Number of Awards

Every year, Pondicherry University offers 20 Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships to students, with 10 scholarships for each category – undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral.

Target Group

The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is open to students from all categories – SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS/General. However, preference will be given to students from economically backward sections of the society.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship covers the full academic fee of the students. In addition, a monthly allowance of INR 1,000 is also provided to students for a period of 10 months in a year, to cover their living expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship,

• Students must have secured at least 60% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
• They must also have a family income of less than INR 4.5 lakh per annum.
• Students must meet both these criteria to be considered for the scholarship.

Also Check out: Merit-based Scholarships – Silver Scholarships

Application Instructions

The process of applying for the scholarship is completely online. Students can access the application form on the official website of Pondicherry University. They must fill out the form and submit it along with all the necessary documents, including income certificate, mark sheets, and other relevant documents. The university will verify the applications and shortlist the candidates for the scholarship.

Official Website

For more information on the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, interested students can visit the official website.