Scholarship/Merit scholarship to OBC/MIN/SC/ST students from Class I to XII
About This Scheme
The scheme "Scholarship/Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi aims to provide financial assistance to students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities studying in classes 1st to 12th in government or recognized schools in Delhi. The scheme offers varying scholarship amounts based on class and academic performance, ensuring support for education. Key benefits include annual scholarships ranging from ā¹1,000/- to ā¹4,500/-, depending on the student's category and marks. Eligibility criteria include belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities, studying in recognised schools, and having a family income not exceeding ā¹2,00,000/- per annum. The scheme is implemented through the e-district portal of NIC Delhi.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Minority (including Jain) community - Students from the Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Minority category should be studying in Class 1st to 12th. - Students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category should be studying in Class 6th to 12th. - The applicant should be studying in a Government/Aided/Recognised school affiliated to the Directorate of Education/Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan/National Open School/Schools affiliated to NDMC/Delhi Cantonment Board, East Delhi Municipal Corporation, North Delhi Municipal Corporation, and South Delhi Municipal Corporation. - For students from the OBC/Minority category, the income of the family should be less than or equal to ā¹2,00,000/-. - The applicant can avail of only one scholarship, either under the State Plan Scheme or Centrally Sponsored Scholarship Scheme, whichever is more beneficial.
Benefits
Class 1st to 8th SC/ST/Minority Students ā¹1,000/- per Annum (No % of Marks Required). OBC Students (6th to 8th) - ā¹600/- per Annum (55% to 60% Marks in Previous Class). - ā¹720/- per Annum (Above 60% Marks in Previous Class). Class 9th to 10th SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students - ā¹1,620/- per Annum (55% to 60% Marks in Previous Class). - ā¹2,040/- per Annum (Above 60% Marks in Previous Class). Class 11th to 12th SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students - ā¹3,000/- per Annum (55% to 70% Marks in Previous Class). - ā¹4,500/- per Annum (Above 70% Marks in Previous Class). _*The bank account should be in the name of the student (a joint account with a parent/guardian is permissible)._
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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