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Update: Post Matric Talent Support Programme for Minority, 2015-16

Government of West Bengal
Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education Department
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation

NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR POST MATRIC STIPEND FOR MINORITY STUDENTS UNDER ‘TALENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME’ OF GOVT. OF W.B., 2014-15

(Passed their last final examination & secured less than 50% Marks)

Applications are invited for the above programme in the prescribed form from the students belonging to minority communities (i.e. Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi and Jain) who are pursuing Higher Secondary or Under Graduate/ Post Graduate or equivalent courses under recognized Boards/Universities of West Bengal and other states. Details may be seen at the website www.wbmdfc.org.

The Eligibility:

1. This scheme is for the students who have passed the last final Board/University examination and secured less than 50% marks (not more than 50% marks).
2. 30% of stipend is reserved for girl students.
3. He/ She must be the citizen of India and domicile of West Bengal.
4. His/ Her annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2.00 lakh from all sources.
5. The selection would be made on the basis of poverty rather than marks.

General Terms & Conditions:

1. The eligible students are to apply in the prescribed Form which is available at the District Officer of Minority Affairs at the office of District Magistrate and is also available in the Website www.wbmdfc.org. Photo copy of the prescribed form is also acceptable.
2. The Last Date for submission of application is 15th September 2014. 30th November, 2014.
3. The duly filled in prescribed form along with Income Certificate and attested copy of mark sheet of last examination should be submitted in the District office of Minority Affairs of the concerned district.
4. The students from Kolkata will submit their applications at the office of WBMDFC, “AMBER”, DD-27/E, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064 (1st Floor)
5. Students who secure 50% or more marks in the last examination are covered under a different scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship.
6. A student shall be eligible for only one scholarship from all sources. If a student is found applied more than one scholarship all applications will be rejected.
7. For further details please contact respective District Officer, Minority Affairs under District Magistrate or WBMDFC’ HO. “AMBER”, DD-27/E, SALT LAKE CITY, SEC-1. KOLKATA-700064. Phone No: 033-40047469, Website: www.wbmdfc.org

Sd/- Managing Director
WBMDFC

Application form of Talent Support Programme 2014-15, Source