Wednesday, March 24, 2010

West Bengal to give scholarships to girl students

West Bengal to give scholarships to girl students

Kolkata: The West Bengal government will provide scholarships to girl students who continue to study after Class 8 in a bid to reduce the drop-out rate among girls, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said here recently.

"Most of the girls are not able to continue their studies after Class 8 due to lack of financial support. So, we have decided to providescholarships to girl students who continue their studies after class 8," Bhattacharjee said on the closing day of the Vidyasagar fair.

"It will not only help the girls to continue their studies but will also help parents as the financial burden will be reduced. We want girls of Bengal to get educated and continue their studies. We are with them," Bhattacharjee added. IANS

Source: http://indiaedunews.net/West_Bengal/West_Bengal_to_give_scholarships_to_girl_students_10382/

7 comments:

  1. This would really help girls to pursue higher education..more over it would also give parents support monetarily..

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  2. Hi I am a girl from a very low income family and i want to study further, I have done 12th and wants to pursue professional course. Can i get any scholarship for my further studies???

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  3. How many scholarships will be provided??

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  4. Can you name any scholarship which would be offered to girls..

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  5. I am from Delhi can i apply to these scholarships if go for my further studie in west bengal??

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