Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students: Check Eligibility, Documents & More

Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has released Pre Matric Scholarship for students from the Scheduled Castes and other disadvantaged groups to pursue school education under this scholarship. The objective of this scheme is to financially support parents of children from the SC category and other disadvantaged categories for the education of their wards studying at the Pre-Matric stage. They aim to improve the participation of children and reduce the incidence of drop-out. These incidents mainly happen during the transition from the primary to the next level and elementary to the secondary stage. This scheme aims to enhance students' performance and maximise their chances of moving to the Post-matric stage of education. Continue reading for complete details of the Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others here.

Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others Eligibility Criteria

1. Only candidates who are nationals of India can apply for this scholarship. 

2. The other conditions of the eligibility criteria are as follows:

Component 1: Pre Matric Scholarship for SC students

• You must be studying in classes IX and X on a full-time basis.

• You should be from the Scheduled Caste category.

• Your Parent/Guardian's income should not be more than Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum.

Component 2: Pre-Matric scholarship for children of parents/guardians engaged in Unclean and hazardous Occupation

• You must be studying in classes I to X on a full-time basis

• The Scholarship is meant for the children/wards of parents/guardians who belong to any of the following categories, regardless of their caste/religion:

• Persons who are Manual Scavengers as defined under section 2(I) (g) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013

• Tanners & Flayers;

• Waste pickers and

• Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning as defined in Section 2(I) (d) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013.

• There is no family income ceiling for component 2 of this scheme.

Benefits under the Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others

Students will receive a consolidated academic allowance under this scheme. The rate of Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others is as follows:

1. Day Scholar- Rs. 3500 per annum 

2. Hosteller:

• Component 1: Rs. 7000 per annum 

• Component 2: Rs. 8000 per annum (For Class III-X)

3. 10% extra allowance for Divyang (specially abled) students. 

How to Apply for Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others

The application process usually begins in April every year on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). You will first need to complete your registration on the NSP. After this, your details will be sent to the respective State. You can then fill out the entire application on the State portal. Use the simple instructions to apply for the Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others:

• Go to the NSP website at scholarships.gov.in

• Register with your valid details.

• You need to log in and fill out the entire application form.

• Upload all the relevant certificates/documents.

• Click on “Submit” to submit your application form.

Details Required for Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others

The following details are required for the Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Others:

• Valid Mobile Number

• Aadhaar Number

• Aadhaar Seeded Bank Account

• Income Certificate

• Caste Certificate

• Previous Year Marksheet