The Oasis Scholarship is a special program from the West Bengal government. Its main job is to give money to students who are good at studies but whose families don’t have a lot of money. It helps students from SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), and OBC (Other Backward Classes) so they can continue their education without any financial problems.
The whole process, from applying to checking your status, is done online on a website called the Oasis portal. This makes it easy for students to apply from their homes.
Who Can Get This Scholarship? (Eligibility Rules)
To get this scholarship, you must follow some simple rules:
- You must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- You must belong to the SC, ST, or OBC category and have a proper certificate for it.
- Your family’s yearly income must be below a certain limit.
- You must be a regular student in a recognized school or college in West Bengal.
Here are the specific income limits:
- For SC/ST students: Your family’s yearly income must be less than ₹2,50,000.
- For OBC students: Your family’s yearly income must be less than ₹1,00,000.
There are different scholarships for students in different classes:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship: This is for students in Class 9 and 10.
- Post-Matric Scholarship: This is for students in Class 11 and above, all the way up to PhD.
How Much Money Will You Get?
The amount of money you get depends on your course and whether you live in a hostel or go to school as a day scholar. The money is usually given out as a monthly allowance and sometimes with an extra grant.
For Post-Matric students, here are some examples:
Day Scholars (Students who go to school from home)
- For SC/ST students in courses like Medical, Engineering, or a PhD: You can get up to ₹550 per month.
- For SC/ST students in courses like B.Pharm or B.Sc: You can get up to ₹530 per month.
- For OBC students in courses like Medical, Engineering, or a PhD: You can get up to ₹350 per month.
- For OBC students in courses like B.Pharm or B.Sc: You can get up to ₹335 per month.
Hostellers (Students who live in a hostel)
- For SC/ST students in courses like Medical, Engineering, or a PhD: You can get up to ₹1,200 per month.
- For SC/ST students in courses like B.Pharm or B.Sc: You can get up to ₹820 per month.
- For OBC students in courses like Medical, Engineering, or a PhD: You can get up to ₹750 per month.
- For OBC students in courses like B.Pharm or B.Sc: You can get up to ₹510 per month.
What Documents Do You Need?
You will need to scan and upload these important papers when you apply:
- Your Aadhaar card.
- Proof that you live in West Bengal (Domicile Certificate).
- Your caste certificate (SC, ST, or OBC).
- Your family’s income certificate.
- Marksheet of your last exam.
- The first page of your bank passbook.
- A recent photo of yourself.
- The receipt showing you paid your admission fees.
How to Apply for the Oasis Scholarship
The application process is done completely online. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Go to the Official Website
First, open your internet browser and go to the official Oasis portal.
Step 2: Register as a New Student
On the main page, find and click on the “Student Registration” button. You will be asked to choose your district and enter some basic information. You’ll need to enter your caste certificate number to confirm you are eligible. Once you finish this, you will get a special User ID and password. Make sure you save these details!
Step 3: Fill Out the Application Form
Now, use your new User ID and password to log in. Fill out all the parts of the application form very carefully. This includes your personal details, your course details, and your bank information. Then, upload all the documents mentioned above.
Step 4: Lock and Print the Form
After you have filled everything in and checked it for mistakes, click on the “Verify and Lock” button. Once you lock it, you cannot make any changes! After locking, download and print the final application form.
Step 5: Submit the Printed Copy
You need to take this printed form and all your original documents to the office of your Block Development Officer (BDO) or PO cum DWO if you live in a city. This is the last step of the application.
How to Renew the Scholarship
If you have already received the scholarship before, you don’t need to register again. You just need to renew your application.
- Go to the Oasis portal and click on “Renew Scholarship.”
- Log in with your old User ID and password.
- Check all your details and update them if needed.
- Click on “Renew and Lock application.”
- Download the new form and submit it, along with your documents, to the BDO or PO cum DWO office.
How to Check Your Scholarship Status
You can easily check the progress of your application on the website.
- Go to the official Oasis website.
- Click on the “Track an application” option.
- Enter your User ID, the district, and the academic year.
- Click on “Check Status.”
The website will then show you if your application is still being reviewed, has been approved, or if the money has been sent to your bank account.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or problems, you can contact the helpline:
- Helpline Number: +91-84 20 02 3311
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who can apply for the Oasis Scholarship?
A: SC, ST, and OBC students residing in West Bengal, meeting income and academic criteria.
Q2: What scholarships does Oasis cover?
A: Pre-matric (classes 9-10), post-matric (11th onwards including UG, PG, Ph.D.), and various professional/vocational courses.
Q3: How much financial help will I receive?
A: Monthly stipend varies from ₹150 to ₹1,200 depending on course, category, and day scholar or hosteller status.
Q4: Is there an age limit to apply?
A: No age restriction for the post-matric categories; pre-matric follows normal school-age criteria.
Q5: How do I renew my scholarship?
A: Renew online via the portal annually by updating academic information.