Applications open for RR Kabel Star Scholarships for children of Electricians
Are you searching for scholarships for Class 11 students who are children of families in the electrician trade? This article provides complete information on a unique scholarship scheme offered by RR Kabel for children of electricians who have passed their Class 10 exam and have got admission to Class 11. Details of the scholarship amount, eligibility criteria, and online application procedure have been provided.
RR Kabel Limited, manufacturers of electrical switches, cables, wires, and allied components, launched RR Global's Mission RRoshni as part of its CSR program towards offering support for disaster relief, skill development, education, etc in rural India. Under Mission RRoshni, the company began the Kabel Star Scholarship Program in 2021-22 to provide financial aid to the children of electricians in India.
[Image source: print advt. in TOI, Mumbai, 28th June 2023]
There are a total of 1000 scholarships offered each year, with each scholarship awardee receiving an amount of Rs.10,000/-. Applications are currently open for the upcoming academic session as per advertisements in leading newspapers, and as yet the last date to apply has not been announced. So hurry and apply soon!
Eligibility requirements
Profile: You should be the son/daughter of a registered electrician who is registered on the RR Connect app. This app is available for download on the Google Play Store and the Apple Store (links to both are provided on the official website).
Educational Qualification: You should be a student who has passed Class 10 for the first time this year (in the academic year 2022-2023) and has got admission for the upcoming academic year 2023-2024. That is, you must have received the results of the Class 10 exam in May/June this year and will be studying in Class 11 for the academic session of 2023-24. Also, you should have scored a minimum of 45% in the Class 10 exam. Note that an ATKT student is not eligible to apply.
Admission requirement: You should have secured admission to Class 11 in any course/stream that is recognized by a University/State Board/Central Board.How to apply
The electrician has to register on RR Kabel's RR Connect App and then submit the application online https://kabelstar.com/application-form/
Fill in the details of the student's name, address, mobile number, gender, date of birth, age, residence address, school name & location, and hobbies. The Aadhar number is also mandatory. Then select the Board exam, percentage obtained, and ranking if applicable.
Attested documents to be uploaded during the online application procedure are-
Once you fill in all the information, click on the 'Next' button and proceed to fill in details of the student's father, then follow the further steps as required. The bank details with a copy of the passbook for address, bank account number, and IFSC Code details will also be required.
Contact information
For further information send an email to: contactus@kabelstar.com
Ph: 1800-1036-633
Website: http://kabelstar.com/
Note- Before applying, read the FAQs on the official website, and check for the terms & conditions of the scholarship. If you are an NRI electrician who has children studying in India, send an email to know if you are eligible to apply and, if so, how to apply, and which documents you need to send for verification of eligibility.