On February 21, 2024, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) hosted a felicitation ceremony at the Rungta Town Hall in Barbil, to celebrate the academic achievements of 147 young girls from the Barbil region. These girls were honoured with ‘Beti Padhao Scholarships’, marking a significant milestone in their educational journeys. Continue reading this blog to comprehensively understand the Beti Padhao Scholarship.
Aim of the Beti Padhao Scholarship
The scholarship aims to break down financial barriers for young women from a poor background, providing them the opportunities to pursue their academic goals. This initiative of the Beti Padhao Scholarship for students of Barbil aligns with the government's work to encourage girls to pursue higher education.
This scholarship is for girls from class 9 to those who want to do higher studies in medicine, diploma, engineering or any other professional course from states like Odisha, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.
Collaboration of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) with Protean
ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, two of India’s biggest steelmakers teamed up with Protean to facilitate this scholarship. Protean’s Vidyasaarathi platform managed the entire process from application to fund disbursement. This event highlighted some inspiring success stories of various scholarship recipients who overcame obstacles to excel academically, thus motivating others to pursue their dreams.
Through this scholarship, girls will gain access to quality education, empowering them to break barriers and stereotypes. This initiative by AM/NS India and Protean benefits 147 female students in the region of Barbil. They believe that providing the students with these scholarships will support their educational aspirations and help them pursue their dreams.
Expanding Reach and Impact of the Beti Padhao Scholarship Initiative
Since its inception in March 2022, the 'Beti Padhao Scholarship’ initiative has positively impacted nearly 650 underprivileged young women from states like Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
AM/NS India aims to provide financial assistance to underprivileged women, aligning with the International Women’s Day theme of 2024 ‘Inspire Inclusion’. This initiative encourages students nationwide to apply for scholarships to pursue diverse educational goals, subject to their eligibility criteria.
How to Apply For the Nippon Steel Beti Padhao Scholarship?
In response to the alarming decline in the Child Sex Ratio (CSR), the Government of India introduced the Beti Padhao Scholarship initiative, aimed at safeguarding and empowering girl children across the nation. To apply for the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Beti Padhao scholarship, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official Vidyasaarthi website where the scholarships are available.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for Scholarship’ option and sign up with a valid ID.
Step 3: Read the instructions carefully and click on the ‘Agreement Terms & Conditions’.
Step 4: Complete your scholarship application form and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Review your application for any errors.
Step 6: Click the submit button to finish your application process.
Documents Required for AM/NS Beti Padhao Scholarship
The following is a list of documents required for the AM/NS Beti Padhao Scholarship:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Fee receipt of your current academic session
- Student bank passbook
- Any previous academic year mark sheet
- Admission confirmation letter of the girl
- Form 16, Income Certificate, Salary Certificate or Income Tax Returns(ITR)
- A Bonafide Certificate provided by an institution
Thus, with a Beti Padhao Scholarship, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India and Protean aim to enhance the accessibility of this scholarship for many female students across India. They seek to promote this initiative in various segments of the community and have plans to introduce similar interventions in future.
- Story by Kakoli Laha
