- Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana offers Rs. 6000 annual scholarship to students from Class VI to IX who pursue philately.
- To be eligible, you need 60% marks in the 2024-25 academic year and either a Philately Deposit Account or membership in a Philatelic Club.
- The selection includes a philatelic quiz followed by a project; the last date to apply is 5th September 2025.
Department of Posts has announced the launch of the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude and Research in Stamps as a Hobby). This scholarship scheme is aimed at students from Class VI to IX who have a strong academic record and a keen interest in philately. The initiative seeks to encourage young minds to take up stamp collecting as a hobby and promote research in the field. Students pursuing philately through recognized school-level clubs or philately clubs under the postal department are eligible to apply.
Who Can Apply for the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana Scholarship?
To apply for this scholarship, you need to meet some academic and hobby-related conditions. You should be studying in Class VI, VII, VIII, or IX during the 2024-25 academic year and have scored at least 60%. You also need to have a Philately Deposit Account or be a member of a Philatelic Club. Since the scholarship is meant to encourage stamp collecting, having philately as a hobby is important.
How to Apply and Important Dates
Applying is simple. Make sure to submit your application form before the deadline, which is 5th September 2025. Schools, especially in Karnataka, are encouraged to support their students in applying. You can find detailed instructions and application forms on the official Department of Posts website at indiapost.gov.in or the Karnataka Postal Circle website at karnatakapost.gov.in.
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How the Selection Works: Quiz and Project
The selection has two main steps. First, you’ll take a Level-1 Philatelic Quiz to test your knowledge and interest in stamp collecting. If you do well in this quiz, you’ll move on to the next stage, which involves completing a philatelic project assigned by the Department of Posts. This process helps make sure the scholarship goes to students who are truly passionate and knowledgeable about philately.
Why Pursue Philately Through This Scholarship?
By getting the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana scholarship, you not only receive Rs. 6000 per year but also get encouragement to develop philately as a meaningful hobby. Collecting stamps can help you relax, reduce stress, and support your academic learning. It can also improve your research skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of history, which all help your personal and academic growth.
Don’t miss this chance to combine your love for stamps with academic rewards. Be sure to apply before the deadline and take part in the quiz to show your philatelic skills!