Priyanka Paul, Blog Content Writer at Edumarz
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What is the Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme?
A Short Overview
Eligibility Criteria for the Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme
How can you apply for the Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme?
Selection Process for Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme:
Perks of Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme:
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme?
Joining Hands is a public charitable trust whose aim is to provide support and facilities to the underprivileged youth of the country and help them become successful. The Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship programme is an initiative by this trust in association with Cadence Design System IPL for meritorious students from weaker economical backgrounds.
This scholarship programme is to help underprivileged students financially in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
A Short Overview
Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme: Eligibility Criteria
Students must belong to low-income families.
Only students from Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru are eligible.
Students must be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate course from an Indian institute.
Students need to score 60% in 12th grade if they want this scholarship while pursuing an undergraduate course. Students awaiting their 12th-grade exam results can also apply.
Postgraduate students will require a Bachelor’s degree to avail of the scholarship. Students waiting for their final semester’s results can also apply.
How can you Apply for the Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme?
To fill out the application form, students are required to visit the official website of Joining Hands.
Students will need to click on the “important documents” section to download the application form. The documents required are
Passport sized photograph
12th-grade mark sheet (for undergraduate students)
Graduation degree for postgraduate students
Family income proof
Any document for date of birth proof
Students will need to self attest to these documents while filling out the application form.
After completion, students need to send the complete application form to info@joininghandsindia.org. Joining Hands will reject any incomplete form.
Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme: Admission Process
Joining Hands invites students to fill out the application form in May every year. The selection process will involve the following steps:
Networking
Screening
Interacting with students’ family members
Final interview
Joining Hands will select students for this scholarship based on their academic performance and family income.
Perks of Joining Hands Higher Education Scholarship Programme:
The scholarship will provide financial support for
College fees
Hostel Charges
Books
Stationary and Conveyance (in some cases only)
Apart from providing monetary support, the scholarship programme will also help
Individual Education and Implementation plans for students
Give extended Support like providing course materials and arranging coaching classes etc.
Mentorship Program Scholarship
Continuous Monitoring
Help in placements
Career counselling and guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for the Joining Hands Higher Education Programme if I have already applied for other scholarships?
No. If students are participating in any kind of similar scholarship programme then they are not eligible.
When can I apply?
Joining Hands generally releases the application form in May every year. Students will need to fill out and submit the form before the deadline.
Am I eligible if I reside in any other part of the country apart from Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru?
No. It’s only for students from or who are currently residing in these 3 cities.
About the Author
Hey guys, this is Priyanka here. I am a blogger at Edumarz. I write content for the latest competitive exams, colleges and universities. You can learn more about me here.