Talent Support Stipend Programme, West Bengal 2024-25

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the stipend, an applicant must meet the following conditions:

• Be an Indian citizen and a resident of West Bengal.
• Belong to one of the following designated minority communities:
  • Christian
  • Muslim
  • Sikh
  • Buddhist
  • Jain
  • Parsi
• Be currently enrolled in studies from Class 11 to Ph.D. level at a recognized institution within West Bengal.
• Have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination.
• The annual family income should be less than ₹2,00,000 from all sources.

Scholarship Benefits

• The selected students will receive financial assistance of up to ₹4,900.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Marksheet/certificates of the previous qualifying examination.
2. Domicile certificate of the applicant.
3. Caste certificate (if applicable).
4. Income certificate of the applicant's family.
5. Bank passbook (first page showing account details).
6. Institute verification form duly authenticated by the Head of the Institution.

How to Apply?

Follow these steps to apply for the Talent Support Stipend Programme, West Bengal:

1. Visit the Official Scholarship Portal of the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC).
2. Register/Login on the portal using the required details.
3. Fill in the online application form with correct and accurate information.
4. Upload all necessary documents in the prescribed format.
5. Review and submit the application before the deadline.
6. Track the status of your application through the official portal.

Application Deadline Last Date to Apply: 30-Apr-2025

For further details, visit the official website of WBMDFC.