Kingston Educational Institute (KEI) in Kolkata offers several scholarships for students who meet specific eligibility criteria. These scholarships include the Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-cum-Means Scholarships, which are only applicable within the state of West Bengal. Additionally, there are the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships, the Oasis Scholarship for ST and SC category students, the Kanyashree Scholarship, and the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. Here, we'll breakdown each scholarship's eligibility requirements and details.
KEI-Kolkata Scholarships
The following table details the scholarships offered by the Kingston Educational Institute (KEI) in Kolkata, along with the eligibility criteria:
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Meritorious students from Class I to Class X from West Bengal |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Students with 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | At least 50% marks in the last Higher Secondary/ Graduation examination |
KEI-National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships
The following table provides the eligibility criteria for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Students with 50% marks in the previous final examination and parents/guardian's annual income doesn't exceed INR 1 lakh |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Students with 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination and parents/guardians' annual income doesn't exceed INR 2 lakh |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS | Students with 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination and parents/guardians' annual income doesn't exceed INR 2.5 lakh |
KEI-Oasis Scholarship
This scholarship is available to SC, ST, and OBC category students from West Bengal who meet the following criteria:
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
| Pre-Matric Oasis Scholarship | Students in class IX and X belonging to SC or ST category with a family income not exceeding INR 2,00,000 |
| Post-Matric Oasis Scholarship | SC, ST, or OBC category students studying in class XI or above, with a family income not exceeding INR 2,50,000 for SC/ST students and INR 1,00,000 for OBC category students |
KEI-Kanyashree Scholarship
The Kanyashree Scholarship is offered to girls born between 01.04.2002 to 31.03.2008 in West Bengal.
KEI-Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and means. Recipients are required to have secured a minimum of 75% in the West Bengal qualifying examinations. Course-wise eligibility and scholarship amount are listed as follows:
| Directorate | Course | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship rate per month (INR) |
| DPI | Various | Secured at least 75% or 53% marks in the Last Qualifying Exam, depending on the course | 1000-2500 |
| DSE | HS | Secured at least 75% marks in Last Qualifying Exam | 1000 |
| Non-NET | M.Phil./Non-NET PhD | Date of Enrolment/Date of Registration not before 01.04.2017 | 5000 and 8000 respectively |
By understanding the details of each scholarship, students can easily identify the scholarships they are eligible for and increase their chances of securing financial assistance for their educational journey.