Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Pre-Matric Scholarships for SCs & Others

👨‍🎓 Component 1: Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Eligibility

• Students belonging to SC category
• Parents'/Guardians' annual income not exceeding Rs 2.50 Lakh

Scope

• Students studying in class IX and X in recognised schools
• Applications are accepted and verified by the State Government/Union Territory
• Coverage of the poorest households

Entitlement

• Academic allowance for Day Scholar-Rs. 3500 and Hosteler-Rs. 7000 per annum
• 10% extra allowance for Divyang (specially abled) students

👶 Component 2: Pre Matric Scholarship for Children of parents/guardians engaged in unclean and hazardous occupation

Eligibility

• Students whose parents/guardians are engaged in unclean and hazardous occupation
• No income limit criteria

Scope

• Students studying in classes I to X in recognised schools
• Applications are accepted and verified by the State Government/ Union Territory
• Coverage of the poorest households

Entitlement

• Academic allowance for Day Scholar-Rs. 3500 and Hosteler-Rs. 8000 per annum
• 10% extra allowance for Divyang (specially abled) students

📅 Important Dates

Student should have a valid Mobile Number, Aadhaar Number (UID), Aadhaar seeded Bank Account, Income Certificate, Previous Year Marksheet and Caste Certificate.

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