JnanaBhumi Scholarship 2020 – Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Selection

JnanaBhumi Scholarship launched by the Andhra Pradesh government acts like a financial backbone to support Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students and enables them to take educational benefits from the government. Every year, the fellowship platform offers various Pre Matric and Post Matric scholarship schemes under JnanaBhumi. Talking about the eligible benefits, shortlisted students will receive Rs 15,000 as a cash reward and several other benefits will also be provided. Students belonging to SC, ST, BC, Minorities, Kapu, EBC, and differently-abled communities can apply for JnanaBhumi Scholarship 2020 till 09th September.

JnanaBhumi Scholarship Overview -

Find the details of the JnanaBhumi Scholarship 2020 below.

• Scholarship Type: Merit Based
• Last Date to Apply: 09th September 2020
• Scholarship Amount: Up to Rs 20,000 and more
• Class or Stream: Class 5th to PhD level
• Country: India
• State: Andhra Pradesh
• Designed for: Students belonging to EWS category of Andhra Pradesh

Aim of the JnanaBhumi Scholarship Scheme -

Introduced to provide an education-centric environment for deserving financially deprived students, who wants to complete their education, but due to financial crises they can’t afford. JnanaBhumi scholarships are offered under the direction of 15 major government departments including Tribal Welfare Department, Social Welfare Department, BC Welfare Department, Minority Welfare Department and more.

The main objective to run this scholarship is:

1. Equal opportunity platform for all.
2. To ensure smooth free education environment for EWS candidates.
3. Timely release of scholarships with transparency.

JnanaBhumi Scholarship Important Events -

The application forms for JnanaBhumi Pre Matric scholarship 2020 and JnanaBhumi Post Matric scholarship 2020 has begun on the official website i.e. jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in by 02nd February. The last date to submit applications for the program is 09th September 2020 (tentative date).

JnanaBhumi Scholarship Benefits –

Selected candidates will be receiving scholarships worth Rs 15,000. These fellowships include multiple benefits in the form of tuition fee, books and stationery, hostel fee, and other allowances.

JnanaBhumi Online Scholarship Eligibility Criteria -

JnanaBhumi offers two types of fellowship program i.e. Pre Matric Scholarship and Post Matric Scholarship. Find the complete details below in this guide.

**JnanaBhumi Pre-Matric Scholarship – **

Eligible for students studying in classes 5th to 10th. Other eligibility criteria include:

• Students fit in the category of SC/ST/ Disabled community and other minor communities can apply.
• Must have enroled in classes 5th to 10th.
• Should score 90% or more in their previous year.
• The annual family income must be less than Rs 2 Lakhs.

JnanaBhumi Post-Matric Scholarship –

For Post-matric scholarship, the fellowship criteria are:

• Must be an Indian National, belonging to the EWS category in Andhra Pradesh.
• Categories including SC, ST, BC, Kapu, EBC, and PwD are eligible to apply.
• Must be registered at any post-matric level, which includes class 11th to PhD level of education in a recognized university.
• The annual family income is less than Rs 2 lakhs.

JnanaBhumi Scholarship Application Form 2020 –

Now the most of the students ask “How Can I Apply for JnanaBhumi Scholarship”? Well, here we provide you the comprehend details to fill JnanaBhumi Scholarship application form 2020. Check out the step-by-step instructions below:

1. Visit the official website of JnanaBhumi, the link for the same is https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/.
2. Click on the “Pre Matric Scholarship” or “Pre Matric Scholarship” as per your eligibility.
3. Now, go to “How to apply” section and read the information.
4. Tap on the application link and filling your online application form.

In the next step, upload all the requested documents, including:

• Income Certificate issued by Tahasildar/ Affidavit on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ Salary Certificate from Employer.
• Photocopy of previous mark sheet and certificate.
• Photo identity proof
• Current academic year fee receipt
• Address proof – Voter ID/ Ration Card/ Gas Bill/ Electricity Bill, and other relevant documents.
• Caste Certificate
• Bank account details of the student (passbook copy/ cancelled cheque)
• Domicile proof

Finally, submit your application form.

Selection Process -

Candidates will be selected happen based on their need and eligibility criteria. Students who meet up the eligibility norms without providing any false information will receive the benefits of the fellowship scheme.

Contact Details -

Candidates can send their queries regarding the same at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 08645-274025 (toll-free), 08645-274029 (PMU)