SCC Kolkata Scholarships 2025 - Details, Eligibility, Amount

About SCC Kolkata Scholarship

Scottish Church College (SCC), Kolkata, offers various scholarships to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. These scholarships include merit-based, need-based, government, and private awards, providing financial assistance to ensure continued education for eligible candidates.

Types of Scholarships at SCC

1. Merit-Based Scholarships

   • Awarded to students with exceptional academic performance. Examples include the Stephenson Nirmalendu Ghosh Scholarship, Allen Bequest Merit Certificate, and Rev. Kalicharan Banerjee Memorial Scholarship. These recognize excellence in Arts and Science streams for first-year and higher-level students.

   • Some scholarships also reward leadership and extracurricular achievements such as the AIACHE Leadership scholarships.

2. Need-Based Scholarships / Free Studentships

   • SCC provides full, half, or quarter free studentships to deserving students who are meritorious but face financial hardships. The Henry Stephen Fund is one such source supporting poor students with stipends.

   • Fee concessions are tied to good conduct and satisfactory academic progress.

3. Government Scholarships

   • UGC scholarships based on merit-cum-means are available, especially for SC/ST students.

   • Scholarships from the West Bengal Education Directorate like First and Second Grade Scholarships based on Madhyamik or Higher Secondary examination results happen alongside college scholarships but cannot be combined except in specific cases like government loan scholarships.

4. Private and Minority Scholarships

   • Some scholarships are dedicated to Christian minority students, including those from Dalit Christian communities. AIACHE offers scholarships of INR 1,000 to 1,500 per annum for leadership and special categories.

   • Memorial scholarships like Dr. Biraja Shankar Guha & Mrs. Uma Guha Memorial Award are focused on specific subjects such as History.

Eligibility Criteria

• Merit-based scholarships require high academic achievement in the previous qualifying examination or semester exams.

• Need-based free studentships require candidates to prove indigent financial background via income certificates or affidavits.

• Government scholarships require applicants to belong to eligible categories such as SC/ST or meet income slab limits set by authorities.

• Christian minority scholarships require submission of baptism/dedication certificates and letters from parish priests.

• Recipients must demonstrate good conduct, maintain attendance above required thresholds, and achieve satisfactory academic progress to retain scholarships.

How to Apply for Scholarships

• Students applying for admission or already enrolled must fill out scholarship application forms available on the college’s official website or through the scholarship office.

• Applications require submission of relevant certificates like income proof, caste certificate, academic mark sheets, identification documents, and minority status proof where applicable.

• Many documents, including signed forms, can now be submitted via email as per recent digital instructions due to COVID-19 adaptations.

• For government scholarships such as Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means, Kanyashree, or INSPIRE, students should email scanned documents to the specific college scholarship email ID: scc_scholarship@scottishchurch.ac.in.

• Signature of the Principal or verifying authority can be obtained by visiting the college office in person on designated days or through submission of scanned forms electronically by outstation candidates.

• Application deadlines typically fall in January or March depending on the scholarship and academic year.

Renewal & Duration of Scholarships

• Most scholarships are awarded annually and require renewal every academic year based on continued eligibility and academic performance.

• Renewal applications typically require submission of latest semester mark sheets or progress reports along with a reapplication form.

• Students must maintain minimum marks, regular attendance, and good conduct to renew scholarships.

• Failure to meet renewal criteria can result in termination of financial aid.

Scholarship Summary Table