Sahara Group of Industries Offer following Scholarships:
Annual Sahara Scholarship
An annual Sahara scholarship scheme of Rs. 1 Crore to be given out as scholarships per annum to NCC cadets, has been instituted by the Sahara Group.
JD and JW Rs.6,000/- each
SD and SW Rs. 12,000/- each
Professional Rs. 30,000/-
A) JUNIOR DIVISION/WING : Scholarship for cadets passing Class X examination and fulfilling the laid down eligibility criteria. Two scholarhip of Rs 6000/- each for one year will be awarded to JD and JW cadets per NCC Group. Total number of scholarhips will be 368.
The eligibility conditions for award of scholarships are as under: -
(a) Minimum 65% marks in Class VIII, IX and X.
(b) 5% bonus marks given to SC/ST/OBC candidates.
(c) One year in NCC in 8th, 9th or l0m class.
(d) Should have 80% attendance in NCC.
B) SENIOR DIVISION/WING : Scholarships for cadets passing 10 + 2 or equivalent examination admitted in regular graduation courses recognized by the UGC viz BA B Sc, B Com, BCA, BBA and fulfilling laid down eligibility criteria. Two scholarships of Rs 12,000/- each for one year will be awarded to SD and SW cadets per NCC Group. Total number of scholarships will be 368.
The eligibility conditions for award of scholarships are as under: -
(a) Should have passed class XII in preceding two years.
(b) Completed at least one year of NCC in SD/SW.
(c) 5% bonus marks to be given to SC/ST/OBC candidates.
(d) Should have 80% attendance in NCC.
(e) Should have obtained minimum following marks :-
(i) Science - 65%
(ii)Commerce - 60%
(iii) Arts - 55%
C) HIGHER STUDIES : Scholarships for cadets passing 10 + 2 or equivalent examination admitted in professional courses recognized by the Government and UGC viz Engineering, Medical, Business Administration, Hotel Management etc and fulfilling the laid down eligibility criteria. Sixty six scholarships of Rs 30,000/- each will be awarded for one year common for Boys and Girls. Distribution of these scholarships between various States and Union Territories will be based on the number of NCC Groups per State/ UT.
The eligibility conditions for award of scholarships are as under: -
(a) Should have passed class XII in preceding two years.
(b) Marks of class XII to form the basis of merit.
(c) Should have done 2 years of NCC.
(d) Should have 80% attendance in NCC.
(e) Admitted to any of the following professional course recognized by
Govt/UGC :-
(i) Engineering
(ii) Medical
(iii) Hotel Management
(iv) Business Administration
(v) Fashion Designing
(vi) Journalism
(vii) Mass Media
(viii) MBA