Ashirwad scholarship 2022 – Eligibility Criteria, Last Date, Reward Amount, Online Form & Renewal

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Ashirwad Scholarship 2022 – 2023: Outline

Name of the scholarship	Ashirwad Scholarship
Sectioned by	Government of Punjab
Eligibility	Applicants pursuing post-matriculation and must be from Punjab.
Official Website	www.punjabscholarships.gov.in
Contract No.	0172-2602912/ 9463690909

What is the Ashirwad Scholarship?

The Government of Punjab, India, organizes Ashirwad Scholarship 2022. Punjab Government has come up with a great initiative to help deserving students of the state through the Ashirwad scholarship scheme. Its’s application is opened every year in September for the welfare of SSC/ ST/ OBC candidates and to provide them hassle-free education facilities.

This is the Post matric scholarship provided for the unprivileged candidates who are taking the courses of UG/ PG in the state of Punjab. This scholarship is financial aid to the unprivileged students to assist them in proceeding with their education.

Another distinctive aspect of the scholarship is that 40% of the total seats are reserved for women. Students should read the article carefully to know the important dates, criteria, eligibility, etc.

Who can apply for Ashirwad Scholarship?

The applicants (SC/ST/OBC) pursuing post-matriculation, graduation, and post-graduation are eligible for the scholarship. They must be the natives of Punjab. This scholarship is mainly focused to uplift students belonging to the SC/ST and OBC communities.

Ashirwad Scholarship Eligibility

Indian Nationals belonging to the SC/ST/OBC category of Punjab.
Applicants must have passed class 10th from Government/Private or any other recognized University or Board of Secondary Education of Punjab.
The applicant’s minimum age must be 17 years.
The annual family income of SC/ST applicants should be less than 2.5 lakhs.
The annual family income of OBC applicants should be less than one lakh.
Applicants pursuing distance courses/open education/correspondence courses are also eligible and can apply for this scheme.
Applicants who are pursuing postgraduate in medicine can’t apply for this scheme.
Applicants who are already having other scholarship schemes/grant systems/ aids from the government are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

Ashirwad Scholarship Rewards

Scholarship amount provided to SC/ST students

Group	Maintenance Charges (₹) Hosteler/Day Scholar	Thesis typing and printing Charges	Study tour Charges	Book Allowance	Charges for reader allowance
A	1200/550	1600	1600	1200	240
B	820/530	1600	1600	1200	240
C	570/300	1600	1600	1200	200
D	380/230	1600	1600	1200	160

Scholarship amount provided to OBC students.

Group	Maintenance Charges (₹) Hosteler/Day Scholar	Thesis typing and printing Charges	Study tour Charges	Book Allowance	Charges for reader allowance
A	750/350	1000	900	900	175
B	510/335	1000	900	900	175
C	400/210	1000	900	900	130
D	380/230	1600	1600	1200	160

Ashirwad Scholarship Benefits

Education Funds: The candidates will be provided with funds for

Post-matriculation studies irrespective of streams.

Applicant Eligibility: The officials will verify the eligibility and per annum income of the family.
Fees: Payment of tuition, magazine, library, medical examination, etc. will be made to the student.
Hassel-free process: The application is online. Hence, the applicant won’t face any problems/issues.
Study Tours: Payment of Study Tour up to the amount of Rs. 900 p.a. to OBC and Rs. 1600 p.a. for SC/ST students studying technical and professional courses will be paid.
Thesis typing and printing charges: Thesis typing and printing charge up to the amount of Rs. Officials will pay 1000 p.a. for OBC candidates and amount of RS 1600 p.a. for SC/ST candidates.

Ashirwad Scholarship Last Date

The applications are uploaded online in September, i.e., usually in mid-September every year. The application will be available at www.punjabscholarships.gov.in. Also, the last date of application submission is often the second week of October 2022.

Important Date

Events	Dates
Start date of application	3rd week of September 2022
Last date	2nd week of October 2022

Documents Required for Ashirwad Scholarship

Scanned copy of candidates’ recent passport size photograph.
Scanned copy of school/college mark sheet and certificates.
Income certificate of candidates’ parents.
Affidavit in case of any individual income.
Attested copy of the caste certificate.
Residential proof of the candidate (electricity bill, water bill, ration card, voter id, Aadhaar card, pan card, or driving license.)
Attested copies of disability certificate, if any.
Page one of bank passbook having bank name, branch name, account holder name, IFSC code, and MICR code.
Domicile certificate.

Ashirwad Scholarship Online Application – How to apply

Applicants are requested to go through the guidelines to apply for this scholarship. Only with complete knowledge about the scholarship, they should begin with form filling. The guide on how to apply for the Ashirwad Scholarship 2022 is shared below:-

Visit the official website of the Ashirwad scholarship– https://punjabscholarships.gov.in for the Ashirwad Scholarship application form.
Search for the ‘Student Corner’ section in the given portal.
Select the post-matric scholarship portal under the student corner section.
The candidate first needs to register and log in.
The candidate needs to give the necessary information for registration.
Log in by providing the correct application id and the relevant password.
Fill up all essential details regarding personal information, contact information, academic details, and other requisite details in the application form.
Candidates should check the correctness of entered information as wrong information might lead to disqualification/rejection.
Upload all scanned documents and application forms.
Click on the SUBMIT button and take a print copy of the submitted form for future references.
Thus, the application process will be completed.

Ashirwad Scholarship Renewal

Ashirwad Scholarship must be renewed every year. The attendance of the candidates must be at least 75% to be eligible for the scholarship.

Log into the official Ashirwad scholarship portal i.e.

https://punjabscholarships.gov.in

Login with valid documents.
Check for any latest updates/modifications and make sure of data correctness.
Make sure that all the details and entries are correct and updated in the form.
Click on submit and submit the renewal application form
An online check of status must be done
Take a printout of the updated form for future reference.

Ashirwad Scholarship Contact Number

If the applicant faces any problem while filling the application form, below mentioned are the contact details for the officials.

Helpline telephone numbers and email addresses of the department of welfare for SC and OBC

Name	Designation	Telephone No.	Mobile No.	EMAIL ADDRESS
Mr. Parminder Singh Gill	Deputy Director	0172-2602912	9463690909	directorwelfarepunjab@gmail.com

Ashirwad scholarship Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is the Ashirwad scholarship?

Ashirwad scholarship is a Post-Matric scholarship provided for SC/ST/OBC candidates who are pursuing UG/PG courses. It is organized by the Government of Punjab.

Q2. What is the most important objective of the Ashirwad Scholarship?

The most important objective is to provide financial aid to the unprivileged candidates of Punjab.

Q3. Any reservation for girls of the same age group?

Out of total seats, 40% are reserved for girls.

Q4. When does the application for Ashirwad Scholarship will be available?

The application form is expected to be available on the portal by mid of September.

Q5. Is the renewal of the Ashirwad Scholarship possible?

Yes, the renewal of the Ashirwad Scholarship is possible.

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