Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes Students

Central GovtCategory: ScholarshipsMinistry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Provides scholarship to SC students for post-matriculation studies. Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and study tour charges.

Eligibility criteria

  • SC category
  • Family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh

How to apply

Application mode: online · Official application portal

  1. Register at scholarships.gov.in — Account created
  2. Fill application with caste and income proof — Submitted
  3. Institute and authority verify — Scholarship credited

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • Income Certificate — Issued by Tehsildar (Recent)
  • Latest Mark Sheet — Most recent academic record (Original)
  • Bonafide Certificate — From educational institution (Original)

Optional

  • Caste Certificate — For SC/ST/OBC (Original)

Official source: https://scholarships.gov.in/#scholarship-sc-students

Last verified: 24 June 2026

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