HP Scholarship 2024 is created by the Himachal Pradesh Government in order to provide proper opportunities to the people who are coming from the economically backward section of society and do not have proper opportunities to continue their education in the Himachal Pradesh state. You can apply for the scholarship scheme by visiting the official website that is created by the Himachal Pradesh government for this particular procedure.
The students can also apply for the scholarship by visiting the national scholarship portal that is created by the Indian Government. You can check out the major information about these scholarship schemes presented by the Himachal Pradesh State government from the article given below and you will be eligible to get an abundance of benefits.
Objective Of The Scheme
There are a lot of objectives that will be fulfilled through the development of the scholarships available in the Himachal Pradesh state. One of the main objectives is to provide financial assistance to students who are coming from the economically backward section of society. The students who belong to the underprivileged community have the right to get an education in the Himachal Pradesh state. If they are not able to do so they can apply for the different types of scholarship schemes that are funded by the central government or the state government.
- You can check out the list of HP Scholarship available by the central and state government from the article given below and we will also share with you all the procedures that you will have to follow to apply for the different types of scholarship schemes. Make sure to apply for the scholarships and get the financial benefit directly into your bank account.
Also Read: PM Scholarship Scheme
Highlights Of The Scholarship
| Name | HP Scholarship 2024 |
| Launched by | Himachal Pradesh Government |
| Objective | Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Technical Education (UG/ PG) Scholarships |
| Beneficiaries | Students |
Benefits Of The Scheme
- HP Scholarship will be provided to people who are coming from the underprivileged community and from the economically weaker section of society such as the students who belong to the Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribe category.
- There are 33 scholarships that are provided to the students so that they can continue their education in the Himachal Pradesh state and these scholarships will help them to get financial assistance directly into their bank accounts.
- The students who have completed their class 12th education and also the students who have just completed their class 10th education can apply for the different types of scholarships presented by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
- The people who are currently staying in hostels will also be provided the benefit of the scholarship and based on the course that they are pursuing they will be provided the financial benefits.
- Financial benefits will be provided to the students every month and they will be able to get hold of financial assistance and take it directly into the bank account.
- The scholarships available by the Himachal Pradesh government will help in the human resource development of the Himachal Pradesh state and the students will be able to get a lot of opportunities that will help them to build their career.
Also Read: MHRD Scholarship
Types of Scholarships
The following types of scholarships will be provided to the people of the Himachal Pradesh state in order to successfully help them to continue their education:
Central Sponsored Scheme-14 Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Application Duration |
| National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) | October to December |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9thand10th) CSS | July to October |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS | July to October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students (CSS) | July to October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (CSS) | July to October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | October to December |
| Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | October to December |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | October to December |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community | July to October |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities | July to October |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarships | October to December |
| Scholarship to Disabled Students | July to October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | July to October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | July to October |
State-Sponsored Scheme-12 Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Application Duration |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | July – September |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | July – September |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | July – September |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | July – September |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | July – September |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time Incentive) | July – September |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | July – September |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme | July – September |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship | July – September |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) | July – September |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla) | July – September |
| Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations | July – September |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana | July – September |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students | July – September |
| Lahaul Spiti Pattern | July – September |
| Girls Attendance Scholarship | July – September |
Technical Education Scheme-3 Scholarships
| Scholarships for PG/Degree and Engineering Level Courses | NA |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | NA |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | NA |
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria in order to successfully apply for HP Scholarship:
State-Sponsored HP Scholarship Schemes
| Scholarship Name | Category | Eligibility |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | Schedule Caste | The students must be from the top 1000 meritorious students declared in the result of the Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education. |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | Other Backward Classes | The students must be from the top 2000 meritorious students declared in the result of the Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education. |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | General | The student should be either amongst top 100 girls or top 100 boys belonging to the Tribal Community of HP, declared in the result of the Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education. |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | Tribal Community of Himachal Pradesh | The student should be either amongst top 100 girls or top 100 boys belonging to the Tribal Community of HP, declared in the result of Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education. |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | For All | The scholarship is open for girl students. The applicant should be amongst the top 2000 students of 10+2 in the merit list supplied by the HP Board of School Education. |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time Incentive) | For All | The student should be selected and must have taken admission for a degree course in any of the colleges mentioned below: Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMSs) Indian School of Mines (ISM)- Dhanbad at Jharkhand Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at Bangalore PG Diploma course in any Indian Institute of Management (IIMs). |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | For All | The scholarship is open for girls. The students must be coming from a Balmiki family, engaged in an unclean occupation, studying in matric to college level |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme | For All | The applicant should be a student studying between 9th standard to University level. The students must be coming from an IRDP family. |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship | For All | The applicant should be a student of Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara The applicant should be a student from class 6 to 12 |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) | For All | The applicant should be a student of Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun. The applicant should be a student studying from 8 to 12 standard. |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla) | For All | The applicant should be a cadet of Himachal Pradesh receiving training at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations | For All | The applicant should be a child of the personnel of the Armed Forces killed or disabled during a war or an operation |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana | For All | The applicant should be a student pursuing a professional/technical course and higher education course from recognized institutions in India |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students | For All | The applicant should be a male topper as per the merit list of 10+2 Arts, Science and Commerce, supplied by the HP Board of School Education, OR A topper (both male & female) from the merit lists of B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com. supplied by the HPU, Shimla The student should join any academic or professional stream. |
| Lahaul Spiti Pattern | For All | The applicant should belong to the Tribal community living in a tribal area of Himachal Pradesh |
| Girls Attendance Scholarship | For All | The applicant should be a girl studying in a recognised school. The attendance of the student should be more than 90% for 10 months |
Centrally Sponsored HP Scholarship Schemes
| Scholarship Name | Category | Eligibility |
| National Scheme of Incentive to girls for Secondary Education(NSIGSE) (CSS) | SC/ST | The applicant should be a girl student. The student should have qualified middle standard examinations and taken admission in 9th standard. |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th&10th) CSS | SC/ST | The applicant should be a student of class 9th & 10th studying in any Govt./ Recognized school. The annual family income of the student for SC category should not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh per annum and for ST category should not be more than INR 2 Lakh per annum |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS | Other Backward Classes | The applicant should be a student in class 1st to 10th studying in any Govt./ Recognized school. The annual family income of the student should not exceed 2.5 Lakhs per annum |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC Students (CSS) | SC/ST | The students should be pursuing their studies in Govt./ Govt. Aided/ recognized/ private institutions The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (CSS) | Other Backward Classes | The scholarship is open for students studying at post-matriculation level. The annual family income of the student including his, should not be more than INR 1.5 Lakh per annum. Employed students are also eligible to apply. |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | General | The annual family income of the student (including his, if employed) should not exceed INR 1 Lakh per annum |
| Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | SC/ST | The student should be studying in Bharmour, Chamba. The student should be admitted in class 9th at the GSSS Bharmour, Chamba on the basis of merit list of middle standard examinations. |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | Minority Groups | The students must be coming from a Minority Group (Muslim/ Sikh/ Christian/ Buddhist). The student should be pursuing a degree/ post-graduate level technical professional course from a recognized institution. The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh per annum The student must have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examinations. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community | Minority Groups | The students must be coming from a Minority Group (Muslim/ Sikh/ Christian/ Buddhist). They must be studying in class 12th to PhD level of education at Govt. / recognized schools/ colleges/ institutes, including technical/ vocational courses The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 2 Lakh per annum. The student must have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination. |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities | Minority Groups | The student should be a girl belonging to a Minority Group (Muslim/ Sikh/ Christian/ Buddhist/ Jain/ Parsi) They must be studying in class 12th to Ph.D. level of education at Govt. / recognized schools/ colleges/ institutes, including technical/ vocational courses The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 1 Lakh per annum. The student must have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination. |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarships | For All | The students must be coming from an economically weaker section with an annual family income not exceeding INR 1.5 Lakh per annum The applicant should be a student of lower than 8th standard and must have dropped out of further studies. |
| Scholarship to Disabled Students | For All | Trust Fund- The student should have a disability and should be pursuing a degree or PG level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions National Fund- The student should have a disability and should be pursuing post matric professional and technical courses of more than one-year duration. Post Matric or Pre-Matric- The student should have a disability and must be of either post matric or pre-matric education level. |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | Denotified, Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic Tribes | The students must be coming from DNT category pursuing pre-matric level of education The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 2 Lakh per annum |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes | The students must be coming from DNT category pursuing post matric level of education. The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 2 Lakh per annum |
Technical Education HP Scholarship Schemes
| Scholarship Name | Category | Eligibility |
| Scholarships for PG/Degree & Engineering Level Courses | For All | The students must be coming from a financially backward background and be bona fide of Himachal Pradesh or ward of HP Government employees. The student must have scored at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examinations. They must be pursuing a P.G. Course / Degree course in Engineering / Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 3.6 Lakh per annum |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | For All | The students must be coming from a financially backward background and be a bona fide of Himachal Pradesh or ward of HP Government employees. The student must have scored at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examinations. They must be pursuing a P.G. Course / Degree course in Engineering / Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The annual family income of the student should not exceed INR 3.6 Lakh per annum |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | For All | The scholarship is applicable for ITI students. |
Award Details
The following rewards will be available to the people who are applying for these prestigious scholarship schemes created by the organization:
State-Sponsored HP Scholarship Scheme:
| Scholarship Name | Award Details |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | The eligible students will receive a scholarship worth INR 12,000 per annum |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | The eligible students will receive a scholarship worth INR 10,000 per annum |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | The eligible students will receive a scholarship worth INR 10,000 per annum |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | The eligible students will receive a scholarship worth INR 11,000 per annum |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | The eligible students will receive a scholarship of INR 15,000 per student per annum, based on a passing ratio in each group as per the merit list supplied by the H.P. Board of School Education, Dharamshala. |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana | The qualified student will receive a one-time incentive of INR 70,000 |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | The eligible girl students will receive a scholarship of INR 9,000 per annum |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship | Variable awards |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) | The qualified students will receive a scholarship worth INR 20,000 per annum |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla) | Variable awards |
| Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana | Under this scheme, interest subsidy is admissible from any Bank on education loan availed up to the maximum of INR 10 Lakh. Only interest subsidy to the extent of 4% p.a. on education loan will be allowed. |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students | The rate of the scholarship awarded will be INR 10,000 per annum per student. |
| Lahaul Spiti Pattern | This scheme by the tribal department awards INR 80 in tribal areas per student |
| Girls Attendance Scholarship | The girls holding an attendance of more than 90% are eligible to receive INR 2 per month for 10 months |
Centrally Sponsored HP Scholarship Schemes:
| Scholarship Name | Award Details |
| National Scheme of Incentive to girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) | The student will receive INR 3,000 as an incentive which will be given in the form of a term deposit. |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th&10th) CSS | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students (CSS) | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (CSS) | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | The award will vary for a student residing in hostel and day scholars i.e. INR 30,000 and INR 25,000 respectively. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarships | A scholarship worth INR 6,000 per month is awarded to selected scholars according to this scheme. |
| Scholarship to Disabled Students | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | The student will receive an amount of INR 1000 if they study in classes 1 to 8 and an amount of INR 1500 per students if they study in classes 9 to 10 for 10 months as scholarship |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
Technical Education HP Scholarship Schemes:
| Scholarship Name | Award Details |
| Scholarships for PG/Degree & Engineering Level Courses | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | The students will be provided different financial rewards |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | The applicant will be provided with a scholarship of INR 250 per month to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories and INR 100 per month for students belonging to general category. |
Documents Required
- Identification documents
- Aadhar card
- Income criteria
- Address proof
- Cast and category certificate
- Bank account details
- Documents related to colleges and schools
Application Procedure Through HP-Epass
- First, click on the link given here to go to the official website of the scholarship
- Click on the option called Student Login present at the menu bar.
- A popup will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on the option called New Student Registration.
- The registration form will be displayed on your screen.
- Enter all of the details.
- Click on Register.
- Now login using your Aadhar number login ID and password.
- You will have to submit the application form for the scholarship.
- Fill up the details.
- Upload all of the details regarding your personal information and your institution.
- Upload all of the documents.
- Finally, submit the application form.
- You also have to take a printout of the application form.
- Submit the application form with all of the documents to your respective institution.
Login Process
- First, click on the link given here to go to the official website of the scholarship
- Click on the option called Student Login present at the menu bar.
- A popup will be displayed on your screen.
- Enter your username and password.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and verification code.
- Click on the login button to log in successfully.
Application Procedure Through NSP
- The candidates will first have to visit the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
- The home page will open on your screen.
- Click on the option called New Registration
- The instructions will open on your screen.
- Tick mark the declaration.
- Click on the “Continue” option.
- Enter all of the details.
- Enter name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, email ID, bank details, etc.
- Enter the captcha code y
- Click the “Register” option.
- Now you have to log in using your credentials.
- Click on the option called Application Form
- The application form will be displayed on the screen
- Enter details including the State of Domicile, Name of the student, Date of Birth, Community/ Category, Father’s Name, Aadhaar card Number, Mobile Number, Scholarship Category, Gender, Religion, Mother’s Name, Annual Family Income, Email ID, etc.
- Click on “Save & Continue”
- Upload the documents.
- Click on “Final Submission’’
- The application form will be successfully submitted.
Application Status
To check the application status even have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- First, click on the link given here to go to the official website of the scholarship
- Click on the option called Student Login present at the menu bar.
- A popup will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on Check status without login?
- A new web page will be displayed on your screen.
- Enter your user ID and password.
- Click on Submit.
Contact Number
- Phone No: 01907-266120, 267671, 266716, Fax: 01907-266120, Email: dtevithp@hotmail.com, techedu-hp@nic.in.
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the HP Scholarship 2024?
HP bonafide students, studying within the state or outside the state, within India, having valid AADHAAR (UID / EID) Credentials, and fulfilling the scheme-specific guidelines are eligible to apply for the HP Scholarship 2024.
Can I apply as a freshman if I am a Renewal candidate for HP Scholarship 2024?
No, you cannot apply as a fresh if you are a Renewal candidate. Your application will be rejected in that case.
Do I have to fill up the online application at once for the HP Scholarship 2024?
You can fill up the online application in as many sittings as you wish until you are satisfied that you have entered all desirable fields correctly. The software provides a facility to save your application at every stage until you click on the ‘submit & finalize’ button.
Can I edit the information already saved for HP Scholarship 2024?
You can edit information filled by you until you finalize and submit the online application.