Last date
25/10/2026
Reward
5,250
Qualification
Other
Post
School
General information
Scholarship name
CENTRAL SPONSORED SC STUDENTS PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP - PUNJAB
Scholarship under the Scheme will be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant belongs i.e. where he is domiciled. 1. To support parents of SC children for the education of their wards studying in classes IX and X so that the incidence of drop-out, especially in the transition from the elementary to the secondary stage is minimized. 2. To improve participation of SC children in classes IX and X of the pre-matric stage, so that they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the post-matric stage of education. Item Description Name PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS (CLASS IX &X) - PUNJAB Provided By Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, State Government Purpose To provide financial assistance to SC Students for their education
- Region
- Punjab
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- School
Key dates
Last date to apply: 25/10/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is October 25, 2025.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a student.
- Students should belong to Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant must be studying in Class 9th or Class 10th.
- The applicant must be from Scheduled Caste.
- The Total Income of parents/guardian of the applicant must be less than or equal to ₹ 2.5 lakh per annum.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 5,250
- Scholarship (₹ per month) (for 10 months in an academic year): ₹ 225 for Day Scholars, ₹ 525 for Hostellers.
- Books and Ad hoc Grant (₹ per annum): ₹ 750 for Day Scholars, ₹ 1000 for Hostellers. Additional Monthly Allowances for Person with Disability (PwD) studying in private unaided Schools -
- Reader Allowance (for Blind students) – ₹ 160
- Transport Allowance (if the students do not reside in the hostel which is within the premises of the Educational Institution) – ₹ 160
- Escort Allowance (only for Severely Disabled Day Scholars / Students with low extremity disability) – ₹ 160
- Helper Allowance (admissible to any of the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an Educational Institution who may need the assistance of a helper) – ₹ 160
- Coaching Allowance to Mentally Retarded and Mentally ill Students – ₹ 240 The number of scholarships is subject to availability for more please visit the
Application
No application fee will be charged. Step 1: Please visit the official website first. Step 2: Read the instructions carefully, before applying, Step 3: Ready your ID Card, School Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying. Step 4: Do not forget to bring your application printout. For more inquiries, please click on this link.
Selection process
- All eligible Scheduled Caste candidates will be given scholarships as prescribed in this Scheme.
- Candidates belonging to one State but studying in another State will be awarded scholarships by the State to which they belong and will submit their applications to the competent authority in that State. Other Info Duration and renewal of awards
- The scholarship will be payable for 10 months in an academic year.
- The award once made will continue subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance. It will be renewed for Class X after the student passes Class IX. Evaluation The performance of the scheme will be evaluated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (GOI) at least once every three years, to begin with. Submission of Application Forms a. The student should fill the application form and submit it to the School Authority. b. The school should upload the applications in the portal. Renewal of Scholarship The scholarship, once awarded, may be renewed during the next academic year by the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration.
Contact
Tele: 0120 - 6619540 Email: http://helpdesk-nsp@gov.in Website: https://scholarships.gov.in Click here for more information Apply Now https://scholarships.gov.in