Parliamentarians with Innovators for India (PI India) has started an initiative, Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021-22 to help students whose lives have been affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To avail the scholarship, students have to apply online at: digitalbharati.org.
This initiative of PI India will benefit students who have lost both their parents, or either one of them due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic in the country. Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021-22 will be offered to students orphaned during the pandemic, to ensure continuity of education.
Parliamentarians with Innovators for India (PI India) is a bi-partisan national-level action group that includes 15 members of Parliament. The group works towards solving various problems caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021: Key Highlights
PI India's initiative, "Digital Bharati" will cover the education fee of the students along with digital learning vouchers, device support, and counselling support for the development of students. The main aim of PI India's initiative, the "Digital India" will include the following:
- Support to needed students for a period of the next 5 years.
- Coupons for purchasing educational subscriptions from leading Ed-Tech companies in the country.
- Access to laptops, and tablets in order to encourage, and support their education.
PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021: Eligibility Criteria
Students who meet the below eligibility criteria will be eligible for availing scholarship:
| Need cum crisis-based scholarship | Lost their parent(s) since January 2020 |
| Should be continuing their education | PAN India Students |
| Death Certificate along with identity proof of parent/guardian | Any guardian/parent can fill the form on behalf of the student |
| Digital verification of selected beneficiaries | No minimum academic percentage required. |
PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021: How to Apply?
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, and wish to apply for the scholarship program offered by PI India can now do so by following the step by step guide given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of PI India at digitalbharati.org.
Step 2: From the homepage, click on the ‘Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship’ link available.
Step 3: On the next page click on the “Support a Student” option available.
Step 4: Fill in all the required details as mentioned on the next page.
Step 5: Verify your details with care, and click on “apply for a scholarship” to complete your application process for PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021.
Note: Students, parents, or guardians of the children who wish to apply for the scholarship program are requested to check the details for the same on the official website of PI India at digitalbharati.org.
PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021: Benefits
Students who have applied for PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021 program, and meet all the eligibility criteria will be offered with following benefits:
- Vouchers to get educational subscriptions at leading Ed-Tech companies
- Access to tablet/laptop for digital learning
- Online counselling and career guidance
Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021: Fund Disbursement Procedure
After submitting the online application form for PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021, students will be selected for the program based on their eligibility, and availability of funds.
Selected students will be offered with educational vouchers. The funds/vouchers will be transferred to students who meet the following criteria:
- Admission Proof for progression in next year.
- Academic grade report for last exam.
Those who meet the above criteria are requested to submit the required documents and other mentioned details in order to receive funds under PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021.
PI India’s Digital Bharati COVID Scholarship 2021: Renewal
Students who meet the above eligibility criteria will be offered an opportunity to renew their scholarship benefits in successive years.
In order to renew the scholarship offered by PI India, students are required to continue their regular academic sessions. Drop-out students will not be considered for the same. The final decision on the scholarship renewal will be made by the committee of PI India Based on the student’s eligibility and availability of resources.
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