Medhashree Scholarship
🏛️ Backward Classes Welfare Department (Medhashree) • West Bengal Govt
Annual pre-matric scholarship credited directly to the student or guardian bank account.
About the Scheme
Medhashree is a pre-matric scholarship for students of Other Backward Classes studying in Classes V to VIII in government and government-aided schools in West Bengal. It was introduced by the State after central pre-matric assistance for OBC students was discontinued, and works alongside Sikshashree, which covers Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students at the same stage. The amount is credited directly to the student or guardian bank account. 🔗 Official Resources: • Backward Classes Welfare Department: https://wbbcdev.gov.in
📄 Documents Required
- ✓Bank Passbook CopyFirst page showing account number and IFSC details
- ✓Caste CertificateRequired for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC)
- ✓Aadhaar CardUnique identification document
- ✓Residential CertificateProof of domicile/residency in West Bengal
- ✓Academic MarksheetMarksheet of previous qualifying examination
🚀 How to Apply
Step 1:Apply Through the School
Collect and submit the Medhashree application through the head of the institution.
Step 2:Attach the OBC Certificate
Attach the OBC certificate together with residential proof and the bank passbook copy.
Step 3:School Forwards the List
The school verifies the applications and forwards the consolidated list to the block welfare office.
Step 4:Scholarship Disbursal
The sanctioned amount is credited directly to the student or guardian bank account.