Many scholarships are available; the latest is the Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024 launched by LIC for EWS Students. This educational scheme grants funds to students deserving of them, enabling them to gain through courses such as engineering, medicine, commerce, science, and other disciplines. Furthermore, it offers vocational and technical courses to ensure that students acquire better capabilities for demanding jobs.
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What Is The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme?
It is a scholarship-promoting programme for EWS children to promote education and employment among the students by LIC. It offers loans to students attending government or private schools, colleges universities to cover multiple sectors.
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Areas of interest include engineering, medicine, commerce and business, science, vocational and technical courses.
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These would be Integrated courses, ITI courses and Diploma programmes.
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Offers two scholarship types: Prize Scholarship categorised into General Scholarship and Special Scholarship for Girl Child.
Who Is Eligible For The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?
It is determined by the candidate’s class size, family income and the type of course being sought to avail it the candidate must possess a certain minimum qualification, the course one wishes to pursue, and the income earned by the family.
1. General Scholarship:
After Class 12th (XII):
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He or she must have completed class XII or diploma examination with not less than 60% of marks.
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The admission must be for the first year of a degree, diploma or vocational course conducted in the academic year 2024-25 or earlier.
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Family income should be below ₹ 2,50,000 per annum (₹ 4,00,000 for Heads of Single parent families).
After Class 10th (X):
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Should be a pass out from Class X with a minimum of 60% marks.
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It should be for vocational/diploma courses only for the academic year 2024-25.
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Family income criteria will be the same as above.
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2. Special Scholarship for Girl Child:
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To be eligible for the job she must be a female candidate who has completed her class X examination and who has scored more than sixty per cent.
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The admission should be in higher studies like intermediate, diploma or vocational courses in 2024-25.
What Is The Scholarship Amount Under This Govt Scheme?
| Course | Amount (per annum) | Payment Details |
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| Medical Courses | ₹40,000 | Paid in two instalments of ₹20,000 each |
| Engineering Courses | ₹30,000 | Paid in two instalments of ₹15,000 each |
| Graduation in Other Fields | ₹20,000 | Paid in two instalments of ₹10,000 each |
| Special Scholarship for Girl Child | ₹15,000 | Paid in two instalments of ₹7,500 each |
What Is The Last Date To Apply?
The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship online application should be completed on or before 22nd December 2024.
How To Apply For The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?
The application process is fully online and all can be done on the LIC website.
Step 1: Go to the LIC website the click the ‘APPLY HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2024.’
Step 2: Any additional information is to be entered and documents are to be attached before applying.
Step 3: Upon submission, one is requested an acknowledgement of the application number and the address of the LIC Division Office.
Step 4: Shortlisted candidates will receive information by email for the next steps, including additional document checking.
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How To Check The Status Of Your Application?
Candidates can know their application status by going to the nearest LIC branch.
What Are The Contact Details For The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?
Address: LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation Yogakshema, Nariman Point Mumbai -21
Fax: +91-22-22884103
Email: co_gjf@licindia.com
Contact: Nearest LIC Divisional Office
Conclusion
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024 is a golden chance for EWS students to pursue their dreams in education. Through their sponsorship of their tuition fees and higher education, LIC wants a better future for these learners and financial stability.
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