Nistarini Women's College (NWC), Purulia

A large number of students belonging to S.C., S.T. & P.W.D. categories are awarded stipends and scholarships by the Government as per norm. A good number of general students are awarded D.P.I. scholarships on the basis of their performance in the last public Examinations. Students Aid Fund also comes to the aid of the needy students. “Gita Ray Educational Trust Fund” founded by Mr. Milan Ray provides scholarships to the meritorious and needy students of the college from Purulia District (two of each year) in under-graduate as well as Post Graduate level. Dr. Robert Meagher and Ms. Elizabeth Neave, USA, also provide full scholarships to needy students every year – one specifically to an ST student. Meritorious students of this college belonging to the economically backward families may enjoy Full free or Half free studentship. 10% of the students may be considered for this facility. However, students with low attendance or unsuccessful students will not be eligible for this facility.

Apart from these, Sri Suman Kr. Das has donated Rs. 30,000/- in the name of his father Sri Saibal Das, for the development of the college and welfare of the students.