The G. P. Birla Scholarship 2025, offered by the G.P. Birla Educational Foundation, is a golden opportunity for academically outstanding students from West Bengal and Jharkhand who have passed their Class 12 examinations in 2025. This initiative is designed to financially support deserving students in pursuing undergraduate education across various disciplines in recognized institutions in India.
The scholarship not only eases the financial burden on meritorious students from economically weaker sections but also aims to empower them to achieve their academic and professional dreams. The initiative continues the legacy of Late Shri G.P. Birla, a visionary who believed in education as a tool for societal transformation.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a domicile of West Bengal or Jharkhand.
- Have passed the Class 12 exam in 2025 from a recognized school or institution within the state.
- Score at least 85% marks in WBCHSE/JAC or 90% in ISC/CBSE.
- Be pursuing or have secured admission in an undergraduate program at a recognized college/university in India.
- Have an annual family income below ₹3,00,000 and demonstrate genuine financial need.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
Selected candidates will receive:
- A scholarship worth ₹50,000 per year to cover tuition and hostel fees.
- A one-time book grant of ₹7,000 during the first year of college to assist with educational materials.
This support continues for the full duration of the undergraduate course, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants must submit:
- Completed and signed application form.
- Recent passport-size colour photo (JPEG, max 100 KB).
- Class 12 marksheet (PDF, max 1 MB).
- Proof of admission to college (PDF, max 1 MB), if already admitted.
- Proof of annual family income (PDF, max 1 MB):
- Salaried parents: Form 16 or salary certificate.
- Others: Income certificate from a government official (Tahsildar, Councillor, etc.).
IMPORTANT DATES
- Application Deadline: 15th July 2025
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be assessed by an expert panel including Prof. Sumanta Basu (IIM Kolkata) and Dr. Rajib Das (Jadavpur University). Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews. The panel’s decision is final and binding.
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