Department of Posts has launched a philately scholarship scheme for generating interest regarding philately amongst students. Launched under Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana, the scholarship is aimed at promotion of aptitude and research in stamps as a hobby.
Students of Class VI to IX having good academic record and pursuing philately as a hobby will be awarded the scholarship on the basis of Philately Quiz & Philately Project which will be conducted by circle offices of the department.