Financial aids in the form of scholarships uplifts one’s career as well as boosts the academic profile of a student. While some are offered by the university itself, others are either funded by the state/central governments like the UP Scholarship or are offered by foundations like CSS Scholarship. One such out of a list of financial aid programs is the CG Scholarship, the details of which will be elucidated in this blog!
What is the CG Scholarship?
CG Scholarship is a renowned scheme funded by the Social Welfare Department of Chhattisgarh government and provides assistance to the students of Chhattisgarh enrolled in 1st-12th standards, and especially those, who belong to reserved categories.
Highlights
| Name of the Scholarship | CG Scholarships |
| Offering Body | Social Welfare Department of Chhattisgarh |
| Scholarship Type | State Level |
| Number of Scholarships | 8 |
| Applicable Courses | Multiple |
| Awards | Multiple |
| Official Website | https://mpsc.mp.nic.in/cgpms/default.aspx |
List of CG Scholarships
Tabulated below are all the schemes that fall under the CG Scholarship programme:
| Scholarship Name | Offering Body | Tentative Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | Department of SC/ST Welfare | Between October and December |
| Rajya Chatra Vritti Scheme | Department of SC/ST Welfare | Between October and December |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | Department of SC/ST Welfare | Between October and January |
| Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana | Social Welfare Department, Chhattisgarh | Between September and December |
| Unclean Business Scholarship Scheme | Social Welfare Department, Chhattisgarh | Between September and December |
| Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Initiative Scheme | Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education | Between October and November |
| Disabled Scholarship Scheme | Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh | Between August and September |
| DTE Chhattisgarh Scholarship | Directorate of Technical Education, Chhattisgarh | Between September and November |
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Courses Applicable Under CG Scholarship
If you are awarded the CG Scholarship, you will be able to enroll in the following courses at the university of your choice:
- Certificate and Diploma Programs
- Comprehensive Courses
- Research and Diploma Courses
- Courses Leading to No Professional Degree
- Courses in School Education
- Polytechnic and ITI Courses
- Diploma Programs
- courses for professionals after graduation
CG Scholarship Income Limit and Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, aspirants must carefully review the eligibility requirements established by the relevant authorities for the CG scholarships. The eligibility for each scholarship is tabulated below.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | The candidates applying must be studying at the pre-matric level. The annual family income should not be more than INR 2 Lakh. |
| Rajya Chatra Vritti Scheme | The candidate applying should either be a girl student of class 3-5 belonging to SC/ST or an SC/ST/OBC student of class 6-8. The family of the applicant must not possess more than 10 acres of land. The income of the family must not fall into the taxable limit. |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students | The applicant must be studying at the post-matric level. The total annual income of the family should not be above INR 2.5 Lakh in the case of ST/SC candidates. The yearly income of the family of the OBC applicants must not be above INR 1 Lakh. |
| Unclean Business Scholarship Scheme Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana | The applicant must be a student of class 1-5. Only the candidates belonging to families employed in Tanneries, Flayers, Scavenging occupation, Waste collecting/ picking are eligible to apply for this C G scholarship. There is no limit on the total income of the family. However, the candidates have to submit the income certificate.The candidate must be a female and a student of class 5 or above |
| Disabled Scholarship Scheme | Applicants with 40% or more disability can apply for this C G Scholarship. The candidate must be enrolled in a regular school/college/technical course. The total monthly income of the family must be less than INR 8,000 |
| Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Initiative Scheme | The candidate must be a student of class 12th or 10th. He/she must have scored well in the previous levels. The applicant must be studying in the Chattisgarh, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or India Council Secondary Education (ICSE) affiliated schools. |
| DTE Chhattisgarh Scholarship | The candidates must have secured at least 60% in class 12th.The previous institution of the candidates from which they have passed must be approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
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CG Scholarship Merits and Awards
Every year, the government of Chhattisgarh provides financial aid to a number of deserving students, particularly those who fall under the reserved categories. Awards will be given to the promising applicants who are chosen for the CG Scholarship. The scholarships and their prizes are shown below in a table.
| Name Pre Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | Awards OBC girls: INR 600 per year OBC boys: INR 450 per year SC/ST Girls: INR 1,000 per year SC/ST Boys: INR 800 per year |
| Rajya Chatra Vritti Scheme | Girl Students (class 3-5): INR 500 per year SC/ST Girls (class 6-8): INR 800 per year SC/ST Boys (class 6-8): INR 600 per year |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students | SC/ST (Hostlers): INR 3,800 SC/ST (Non-Hostlers): INR 2,250 For OBC (Hostellers): INR 1,000 (Class 11) and INR 1,100 (Class 12) For OBC (Non-Hostellers): INR 600 (Class 11) and INR 700 (Class 12) |
| Unclean Business Scholarship Scheme | INR 1,850 every year |
| Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana | INR 500 every year |
| Disabled Scholarship Scheme | Students of class 1-5 (INR 150) Students of class 6-8 (INR 170) Students of class 9-12 (INR 190) |
| Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Initiative Scheme | INR 15,500 every year |
Application Process
Here is the scholarship wise application process of the CG Scholarships-
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students
- Visit the most recent Chhattisgarh scholarship portal online to apply. Scholarship Portal for Chhattisgarh 2.0
- Complete the online application.
Rajya Chatra Vritti Scheme
- To apply, visit Chhattisgarh’s updated scholarship portal online- Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal 2.0
- Fill the online application form
Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students
- To apply, visit Chhattisgarh’s updated scholarship portal online- Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal 2.0
- Fill the online application form
- For queries contact- schoolscholarship717@gmail.com
Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana
- To apply, visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format
- Submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/ Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.
Unclean Business Scholarship Scheme
- To apply, visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal online
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format
- Submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/ Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.
Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Initiative Scheme
- To apply, visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal online
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format
- Submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/ Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.
Disabled Scholarship Scheme
- To apply, visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal online
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format
- Submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/ Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.
DTE Chhattisgarh Scholarship
To apply, fill the application form in the prescribed format and post it through the Head of the Institution to the following address: Commissioner cum Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Indrawati Bhavan, Block- 3, 3rd / 4th floor, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
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Documents Required
Be it Nabanna Scholarship or Harvard Scholarship, It is essential to collect and submit important documents in order to prove the authenticity of the candidates. Below-mentioned is a list of documents required for CH scholarship programmes.
- Latest Passport size picture
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Residential proof
- Photocopy of passbook
- Attested copy of previous year’s marksheet
- Copy of Aadhar card
CG Scholarship: Contact Details
Here are the important contact details pertaining to CG Scholarship 2023-
Name: State Scholarship Portal, Chhattisgarh
Official Website: https://mpsc.mp.nic.in/cgpms/default.aspx
Helpline Number- 0771-2511192
Email Id- scholarshiphelp.cg@nic.in
FAQs
How much post-matric scholarship is there in CG?
A scholarship worth 3,800 Indian rupees will be given to qualified SC/ST students who live in dorms each year. This category’s non-hostellers will receive INR 2,250 annually.
What is the Chhattisgarh post-matric scholarship deadline?
Beginning on April 27 and running through May 3, students in Chhattisgarh State who are SC, ST, or OBC can apply online for scholarships.
What is CG Scholarship?
The Social Welfare Department of the government of Chhattisgarh funds the well-known CG Scholarship program, which aids students in the state enrolled in grades 1 through 12, especially those who fall under the purview of restricted groups.
