Last date
25/10/2026
Reward
1,000
Qualification
Other
Post
School
General information
Scholarship name
PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO HEALTH HAZARDS CHILDREN - PUNJAB
The "Pre-Matric Scholarships to the Children of Those Engaged in Occupations Involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards" is a scheme launched in 1977-78 by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scheme aims to provide financial support to children whose parents or guardians are involved in occupations that are hazardous to health, such as manual scavenging and waste picking. Item Description Name PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO THE CHILDREN OF THOSE INVOLVING CLEANING AND PRONE TO HEALTH HAZARDS UNJAB Provided By Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Purpose School Students
- 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
Applicants must meet the following criteria: a. Applicants must be a domicile of Punjab. b. Classes 1st or any subsequent class at the pre-matric stage (Day schooler) c. Classes 3rd or any subsequent class at the pre-matric stage (Hosteller) d. The scholarship will be provided for ten months in an academic year and will terminate at the end of class 10th.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 1,000 Day Scholars: a. Classes 1st to 10th: ₹110 per month for ten months. b. Ad-Hoc Grant: ₹750 per student per annum. Hostellers: a. Classes 3rd to 10th: ₹700 per month for ten months. b. Ad-Hoc Grant: ₹1000 per student per annum. Additional Provisions for Students with Disabilities: c. Reader Allowance: ₹100 per month for blind students in classes III and X. d. Transport Allowance: ₹50 per month for disabled students not residing in the hostel. e. Special Pay: ₹100 per month for a helper assisting severely orthopedically handicapped students. f. Escort Allowance: ₹50 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with lower extremity disability. g. Extra Coaching Allowance: ₹100 per month for mentally retarded and mentally ill students in classes III and X. No. of Scholarships is subject to availability, for more please visit
Application
There is no application fees. Step 1- Please visit on Official website. Step 2- After visiting the official website, read the instructions carefully. Step 3- Keep your photo, signature, and other essential documents. Step 4- Take an application printout for further use. Last date to apply - 28 October For further details please check: Click Here Documents Required Applicants submit the following documents: a. Passport-sized photograph b. Aadhaar Card (optional or mandatory, as applicable) c. Bank details of Aadhaar-linked account d. Disability certificate (if applicable) e. Proof of educational qualification f. Bonafide certificate from the school g. Birth certificate h. Certificate from the District Social Welfare Officer or designated authority confirming parent’s occupation
Selection process
All The Application will be Evaluated on the Basis of Merit. Other Info 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/