Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Delhi)
About This Scheme
The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi, aims to provide financial assistance to SC students pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary education in recognized institutions within India. The scheme covers maintenance allowance, tuition fees, and additional allowances for specific needs. Two significant benefits include the reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200, depending on the course group. Eligibility criteria include an annual family income limit of ₹2,50,000/- and enrollment in a recognized institution. The scheme is implemented by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a Student. - The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste. - The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. - The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation/post-secondary course in India. - The applicant should not be availing of any other scholarship for the same course from any other source.
Benefits
> Maintenance Allowance (per month) Group 1 (e.g., Medicine, Engineering): Hostellers ₹1,200/-, Day Scholars ₹550/- Group 2 (e.g., Pharmacy, Nursing): Hostellers ₹820/-, Day Scholars ₹530/- Group 3 (e.g., BA/BSc): Hostellers ₹570/, Day Scholars ₹300/- Group 4 (e.g., ITI, Polytechnic): Hostellers ₹380/-, Day Scholars ₹230/- > Other Benefits - Reimbursement of Compulsory Non-refundable Fees. - Study Tour Charges. - Thesis Typing/Printing Charges for Research Scholars. - Book Allowance for Correspondence Courses. - Book Bank Facility for Specified Courses. - Additional Allowance for Students With Disabilities. > Conditions - Benefits are for the complete duration of the course. - Hostel rent is provided as per scheme guidelines.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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