Marga Schulze CBM Merit Scholarship 2021-22
You are well aware that we have been supporting blind women in their higher education through Marga Schulze/CBM Merit Scholarships for last about 21 years. Last year, we have granted over Rs. 20,00,000 to V.I. ladies studying in various colleges and universities in the country, except South India, Maharashtra & Goa.
Through this communication, we give below the relevant information on the subject and request you to give wide publicity to this Scheme through your contacts for the benefit of female college going students.
Like previous years, this year also scholarships shall be granted to visually impaired girls studying in B.A. 2nd year, 3rd year, B.Ed. 1st year, 2nd year, M.A. 1st year, 2nd year and M. Phil by All India Confederation of the Blind. The students studying at the college and university level in all the states and union territories of the country except the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu and South Indian States shall be eligible for the scholarship. Preference will be given to girl students studying in states outside Delhi.
At the level of B.A. @ Rs. 1000 per month, B. Ed @ Rs. 1250 per month, M.A. 1st and 2nd year as well as M. Phil @ Rs. 1500 per month shall be granted to blind girls subject to the fact that:
- At B.A. Level blind girl-student should receive at least 60% marks in the previous examination.
- At B.Ed. Level 55% marks in the previous examination.
- At M.A 1st and 2nd year as well as M. Phil Level 55% marks in the previous examination should be secured by the candidate.
- Correspondence course students need not to apply.
- Students who have received scholarship for 5 years from this organization need not to apply.
The prescribed Application Forms duly recommended by the Principal of the College or Head of the Department must reach this office by 31st October 2021 along with previous year’s marksheets/Certificates and other enclosures mentioned in the application form. (Copy enclosed).
In view of the circumstances of Covid-19, this year, the last date has been extended from 31st August to 31st October 2021.