Sun Dec 08 03:12:26 UTC 2024: **LIC Launches Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme for Economically Backward Students**
HYDERABAD, INDIA – The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced a new scholarship scheme, the Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme-2024, to support financially disadvantaged students. The scheme, announced via X (formerly Twitter), will provide financial assistance to meritorious students who completed their 10th, intermediate, diploma, or equivalent education in the 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 academic years.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized institution. The scholarship is available for higher education in 2024-25, covering various fields including medicine, engineering, graduation, vocational courses, and ITI programs. A special scholarship for girls offers two years of funding for those completing their 10th standard and pursuing intermediate or diploma courses.
Applications open on December 8th, 2024, and close on December 22nd, 2024, through the LIC official website, http://www.licindia.in. Further details regarding the application process, family eligibility criteria, and the scholarship amount will be available on the LIC website.