Atul Maheshwari Scholarship
About the Program
The Atul Maheshwari Scholarship by Amar Ujala Foundation supports meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in classes 9-12. Awards 46 scholarships annually.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship is a one-time award: Class 9-10 students receive ₹50,000; Class 11-12 students receive ₹75,000. Total fund is ₹28.8 Lakh for 46 selected students. Payments are typically disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, though explicit DBT confirmation is not detailed in current sources.
Inclusions
Financial assistance of ₹50,000 for classes 9-10 and ₹75,000 for classes 11-12
Helps cover educational expenses.
Important Note
Only for government or state board students (NOT CBSE, ICSE, ISC). 2 scholarships reserved for visually impaired students. Priority for BPL card holders.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 9-12
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 60% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Candidates are selected through a written examination followed by multiple rounds of interviews for shortlisted students
Selection is based on merit demonstrated in the exam and interview performance.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable annually.
Application Process
- 1
Click 'Register' and fill in required details (name, age, gender, class, marks).
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Log in using Gmail, mobile number, or Email ID if already registered.
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Complete the application form, upload documents (photo, last marksheet, income certificate) with max 1MB each.
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Submit the application before the deadline (expected 15 September 2026).
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Receive admit card via email.
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Select exam center and appear for the written exam.
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Attend interview if shortlisted.
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Track application status via the portal or email notifications.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
15 September 2026
Applications typically open mid-August to mid-September
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the minimum percentage required to apply for the Atul Maheshwari Scholarship?▼
Students must have scored more than 60% marks in their last annual exam to be eligible for the scholarship.
Q. Is there any application fee for the Atul Maheshwari Scholarship?▼
No, the application is completely free for all categories including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PH (Divyang) candidates.
Q. Can Class 9-10 and Class 11-12 students both receive the scholarship, and how much do they get?▼
Yes. Class 9-10 students receive ₹50,000, and Class 11-12 students receive ₹75,000 as a one-time award. Total scholarships available are 46 (23 for each group).
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