The Oasis Scholarship is a scholarship scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal to support students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to these students for their education from pre-matric to post-matric levels.
The West Bengal government launched the Oasis Scholarship programme to help people who are struggling financially and living in poverty. Any student who wants to continue their education without having to worry about money is eligible for the scholarship. The Oasis Scholarship offered by the West Bengal State Backward Classes Welfare Department is a component of a bigger initiative.
For the Oasis scholarship, any student who meets the requirements can apply online. The application form is readily available on the official website. For the Oasis scholarship, students in the ninth and tenth grades must have a family income of no more than INR 2,000,000 annually. Furthermore, eligible students, members of underrepresented groups, and others can apply for an Oasis scholarship for INR 1,200.
Oasis Scholarship Highlights
Name of Scholarship |
Oasis Scholarship |
Introduced By |
West Bengal Government |
State |
West Bengal |
Level of Scholarship |
Post-Matric Pre-Matric UG PG |
Stream |
Medical Engineering Management |
Beneficiaries |
West Bengal’s SC, ST or OBC category students who are studying in class 9th to postgraduate |
Benefits |
Up to INR 1,200 rupees |
Official Website |
https://oasis.gov.in/ |
The objective of Oasis Scholarship
The Oasis scholarship program’s main objective is to provide financial assistance to students who are having financial difficulties. Students who identify as OBC, SC, or ST are eligible to apply for the Oasis scholarship. The scholarship is an incredible opportunity for all kids who want to go to college but are unable to do so due to financial difficulties. The financial assistance would motivate students to focus on their education. The Scholarship is expected to reduce the SC, ST, or OBC student dropout rate in West Bengal State.
Eligibility Criteria for Oasis Scholarship
The eligibility criteria for pre-matric & post-matric scholarships are listed below.
Pre-Matric
1. Those enrolled in IX (9th) and X (10th) courses are eligible to apply.
2. Student family income should not be more than INR 2 lakh a year.
3. An SC/ST certificate is a must for the students.
Post-Matric
1. Students belonging to SC/ST & OBC categories can apply for the Oasis scholarship.
2. Postgraduate students as well as those pursuing class XI (11th) may apply.
3. SC, ST, or OBC certificates are required for the students.
4. Students in the SC/ST category should not have family incomes that surpass 2.5 lakhs per year.
5. Students from the OBC category should not have a family income greater than one lakh per year.
Scholarship name |
Eligibility |
Pre-matric scholarship for SC students |
Applicants in grades 9 and 10 must be from the SC category. From all sources, the family/annual guardian’s income should not exceed INR 2 lakh. |
Pre-matric scholarship for ST students |
An applicant must fall into the ST category. Applicants in the ninth and tenth grades are eligible to apply. From all sources, the annual family/guardian income should not exceed INR 2 lakh. |
Post-matric scholarship for SC/ST students |
You must be enrolled in a post-secondary or post-matriculation degree and be a member of the Scheduled Caste/ST group. The total yearly income of the parents/guardians should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh. |
Post-matric scholarship for OBC students |
You must be a post-secondary applicant who falls into the OBC category. The family’s/yearly guardian’s income from all sources should not exceed INR 1 lakh. |
Application Process
1. Registration: All applicants must register on the scholarship portal's official website. During the registration process, users may be required to enter basic personal information such as their name, date of birth, and contact information.
2. Filling out the Application Form: Once enrolled, candidates must complete the scholarship application form online. They may be asked to supply information about their educational background, family income, bank account information, and so on.
3. Uploading papers: As part of their scholarship application, applicants are normally requested to submit scanned copies of supporting papers such as income certificates, academic transcripts, proof of domicile, and so on.
4. Verification: After submitting an application, the information given by the applicants is reviewed by the appropriate authorities to guarantee eligibility and validity.
5. Approval & Disbursement: Following successful verification, qualified candidates are notified of their selection for the scholarship, and the scholarship amount is sent immediately into their accounts.
Benefits of the Oasis Scholarship
The grant amount varies depending on the educational scheme, the student's grade level, and whether the student is a hostler or day scholar. For instance, a merit scholarship for an SC girl in grades V-VI is Rs 100 per month, while a post-matric scholarship for an OBC student in grades XI and above can be up to Rs 20,000 per year.
The table below details the various grant amounts provided based on the scholarship scheme, student category, and other criteria:
Scholarship |
Amount For SC/ST/OBC Candidate |
Hostellers |
Pre-Matric SC |
150 Rs/month 10 months+700 |
750 Rs/month+ 1000 |
Pre-Matric ST |
150 Rs/month 10 month+700 |
750 Rs/month+ 1000 |
Post-Matric SC/ST |
550 Rs/month |
1200 Rs/month |
Post-Matric SC/ST |
530 Rs/month |
820 Rs/month |
Post-Matric OBC |
350 Rs/month |
750 Rs/month |
Post-Matric OBC |
335 Rs/month |
510 Rs/month |
How to apply for the Scholarship?
The complete application process is discussed below:
1. To start with, open the official website of Oasis Scholarship: https://oasis.gov.in/
2. Search for the New Registration link and open it.
3. Submit the details & click on register.
4. Apply for the preferred scholarships through login credentials.
5. Fill in the location details and bank details & verify the caste certificate.
6. Submit all the mandatory details and click on the lock button, keeping in mind that once the application is locked and submitted, it cannot be edited further.
7. Download the application form to submit a hard copy to the concerned (DWO scholarship) District Welfare Officer with attested necessary documents.