The Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra Scholarship Scheme is a flagship educational support program by the Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh. It is specially designed to provide financial assistance to bonafide students of Himachal Pradesh enrolled in Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra, ensuring that meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds can access high-quality military-based education without financial barriers.
This scholarship is awarded purely on a merit-cum-means basis and is renewable annually based on academic performance and conduct.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra Scholarship Scheme
• State: Himachal Pradesh
• Applicable School: Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra
• Implementing Department: Directorate of Education, Himachal Pradesh
• Classes Covered: VI to XII
• Mode of Application: Online (via National Scholarship Portal)
• Academic Year: 2025–26
• Official Website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Benefits
Eligible students will receive the following scholarship benefits:
• Annual Scholarship: ₹18,000/- per annum
• Dietary Money: ₹10/- per day (for 295 days)
• Clothing Allowance:
– ₹1,500/- for the first year
– ₹750/- for subsequent years
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh
• Must be a student of Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra
• Applicable for students from Class VI to XII
• Admission must be through the competitive entrance examination conducted annually
• Must maintain satisfactory academic performance and discipline
• Must not receive any other government scholarship for the same academic year
Conditions for Renewal
The scholarship will be continued in subsequent years if the student:
• Maintains satisfactory academic performance
• Maintains discipline and good conduct
• Does not fail in any class (scholarship will be suspended if failed)
• Does not receive financial aid from other sources
Application Process (Online via NSP)
Step-by-Step Guide
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Visit the National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in
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Click on New Registration and follow the guidelines
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Register using your mobile number and Aadhaar
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Upon successful registration, you will receive a Student Registration ID
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Log in using the ID and complete the Fresh Application Form
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Upload all required documents
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Submit the application form online
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Take a printout of the application and submit it to the Head of the Institution
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The Institution will verify and forward your application to the Directorate
Documents Required
• Passport Size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Himachali Bonafide Certificate (Domicile)
• Previous Year’s Marksheet
• First Page of Bank Passbook
• Bonafide Certificate from Sainik School
• Parent/Guardian’s Income Certificate (Tehsildar or above)
• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number of Parents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the “Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra Scholarship Scheme”?
Under the scheme, a scholarship is given to the students of Himachal Pradesh who are studying at Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra. The Scholarships will be awarded on merit-cum-means basis to such students who are eligible for admission and who actually join the Sainik Schools based on a competitive entrance examination that may be held every year for this purpose. - Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh - Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
The students who are studying in Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra and are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh from Class VI to XII will be eligible to apply for the scholarship. - Is this scholarship scheme only for the students of Himachal Pradesh?
Yes, only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. - What is the benefit of the scheme?
The scholarships shall be paid at the rate of ₹18000/- per annum per student. - What other benefits will be given to the students under the scheme?
In addition, the students will be given Dietary Money @ ₹10/- per day for 295 days. Clothing Allowance @ ₹1500/- per annum for the first year and ₹750/- per annum for the subsequent years. - For how long will a student receive a scholarship?
The student will receive the scholarship for the entire period of his/her course of education. - What are the conditions for the award of Renewal of Scholarships?
A scholarship once awarded to a student will continue to be awarded to him throughout this stay in the school, provided:-
1. The student makes satisfactory progress in his standard.
2. The student is not reported adversely regarding discipline.
3. No scholarship holder under this scheme draws a scholarship for financial assistance of any kind from any other source.
4. If the student fails in any Class, the scholarship will be suspended for that particular class. - How to apply for this scholarship?
Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/ - How to check the status of my application?
Students can check the status of the Online Application by submitting his/her Permanent ID and Date of Birth and open the link “Check your Status”.