Archive · 5 Sep 2026
West Bengal launches Vivekananda scholarship for meritorious students
West Bengal has announced a new scholarship for talented students.
It is called the Swami Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Scheme.
The scheme will help students who get into leading colleges and universities.
It can support students studying in India or other countries.
Students admitted to the top 100 universities worldwide may receive all approved tuition fees and health insurance.
Students entering leading national institutions may also receive up to all their approved tuition fees.
The goal is to help students study without money becoming a barrier.
The chief minister also announced new technology-equipped schools and sports centres in parts of the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the Swami Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Scheme.
The scheme will support deserving West Bengal students admitted to premier institutions in India and abroad.
Students entering the top 100 global universities under QS Overall Rankings will receive approved tuition fees and health insurance.
Students admitted to premier national institutions may receive up to 100% of approved tuition fees.
Adhikari also announced two ‘CM Shri’ schools in every district and sports excellence centres in northern and western districts.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and deserving students from West Bengal.
- What
- The state launched the Swami Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Scheme and announced ‘CM Shri’ schools and sports centres.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- West Bengal, with scholarship support for institutions in India and abroad.
- Why
- To provide financial assistance to meritorious students and ensure financial limitations do not obstruct their education.
- Scholarship scheme
- Swami Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Scheme (SVMS)
- Eligible students
- Deserving West Bengal students admitted to premier institutions in India and abroad
- Global university support
- 100% of approved tuition fees and health insurance for students admitted to the top 100 global universities under QS Overall Rankings
- National institution support
- Up to 100% of approved tuition fees, based on institutional criteria and rankings
- CM Shri schools
- Two schools are planned in every district
- School features
- The proposed schools will be equipped with the latest technologies
- Sports facilities
- Centres of excellence in sports are planned for northern and western districts of West Bengal