TSP Scholarship 2024-25: Amount, Last Date, Eligibility

The Talent Support Program or TSP Scholarship is an annual scholarship program started by the West Bengal Government. This scheme aims to support the students belonging to the minority communities in the state. Funded by the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation, it awards eligible students INR 2,550-4,900, depending on their course level. So let’s discover all about this amazing opportunity, including its last date, eligibility criteria and application process.

Scholarship Name	Talent Support Program Scholarship
Beneficiaries	Students from West Bengal belonging to minority communities
Eligibility Criteria	Students who scored less than 50% marks in their last Board/University exam
Scholarship Amount	From INR 2,550 – INR 4,900
Application Opens	November 2024 (tentative)
Scholarship Duration	1 year

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TSP Scholarship 2024-25: Important Dates

Since the TSP Scholarship for 2023-24 closed on 31 October 2023 last year, the scholarship application is expected to open in November 2024 for the 2024-25 cycle. Keep checking the official website of this scholarship to stay updated on any announcements.

TSP Scholarship: Eligibility Criteria

For the academic year 2024-25, the TSP Scholarship has set out the following eligibility criteria to help students from minority communities achieve their academic goals:

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
2. The applicant must belong to any one of these minority groups: Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi & Jain.
3. The applicant must have secured less than 50% marks in their last Board/University examination.
4. The applicant must be pursuing classes/courses from Class 10 to PhD level.
5. The applicant’s parent/guardian’s income must not exceed INR 2 lakh.
6. The applicant must be pursuing a regular, full-time course of study.
7. Only 2 applicants from a family can apply for this scholarship.
8. The applicant must not be benefiting from any other scholarship program.

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How to Apply?

If you fulfill the above eligibility criteria and wish to apply for TSP scholarship for the year 2024-25, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Go to the scholarship’s official website.
2. Click on “New Registration” for fresh registration.
3. Register yourself using your personal details and obtain a username and password.
4. Login to the portal and click on “Apply for Scholarship”.
5. Select your scholarship intent (fresh application or scholarship renewal).
6. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details and documents.
7. Submit the application form and note down your permanent ID for reference.
8. Download the application form, print and submit it to your educational institution along with the required documents for verification.
9. If your application is approved, the scholarship amount will be disbursed to your designated bank account.

Note: You can track the status of your application by logging in to the portal and entering your Permanent Registration ID.

Documents Required

• Copy of Aadhaar Card 
• Copy of Bank passbook with Account No/ IFSC Code
• Mark-sheet of last qualifying examination
• Domicile of West Bengal Certificate
• Applicant’s Annual Income Certificate of Family
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Minority certificate (Issued by a competent authority)

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TSP Scholarship: Rewards

If selected for the TSP Scholarship, students receive a range of monetary support for 1 year depending on their financial need and academic record. Given below are the amounts that students receive based on the courses they are enrolled in:

Class/Course	Amount
Class 11-12	INR 2,550
Graduate courses	INR 4,880
Postgraduate courses	INR 4,900

Contact Helplines

To clear any further queries regarding the TSP scholarship, you can contact the respective authorities through the following mediums:

For Message – 8017071714

For Call (Toll-free) – 1800 -120-2130

Email ID – [email protected]

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