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I am student of 12th commerce i want to know how many and which scholarship is provided by Government of India for charted accountant? Can someone please give me the complete information on this soon as possible? Thank you!

Here is the information on scholarships provided by Government of India for Charted Accountant candidates:

The Government of India offers various scholarships and fellowships for meritorious students interested in pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA) course. As a 12th commerce student aiming to become a CA, here are the scholarships you may be eligible for:

Scholarships by University Grants Commission (UGC): UGC provides Post Graduate Merit Scholarships for SC/ST students pursuing professional courses including CA. Up to 2.5 lakhs are provided as scholarship for entire course duration. Eligibility criteria include 60% or more marks in 12th Commerce stream.

Scholarships by Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students: This includes scholarships for economically backward class students with annual family income of less than Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Up to 10% of tuition and development fees are reimbursed here based on merit and need. 12th scores above 60% are required.

National Minority Scholarships: Students from minority communities including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians with at least 50% marks can apply for such scholarships. Up to Rs. 1 lakh per year is provided based on financial assistance required by applicants.

National Entrepreneurship Scholarship Scheme: It supports students with innovative business ideas. Up to Rs. 7.5 lakhs are awarded as scholarships to pursue entrepreneurial ventures after completing education. RElevant to CA aspirants with breakthrough concepts in field of finance, accountancy etc. Passing 12th Commerce with 60%+ is mandatory.

Scholarships by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI): ICAI regularly announces need-based scholarships for deserving students pursuing CA course. Up to Rs. 2 lakhs are provided based on AI in Class 10+2, family income and location. Competition based scholarships are also given to high-scoring students in CA Foundation exam. application needs to be submitted with academic/financial details as required each year.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Scholarship: It covers the financial need of outstanding students who helped India win maximum medals in Olympics, Paralympics, World Cups or World Championships. Outstanding achievement in accountancy, commerce or business at national/international level may be considered here. Application to Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) along with achievements and income proof of family required.