SC Scholarship 2024 – Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

SC Scholarship 2024 – Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

The official notification of the Assam SC Scholarship Scheme has been released by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes in Assam. This scheme includes centrally sponsored Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for students in Assam who are part of the Other Backward Classes (SC/MSC) for the academic year 2024-2025. Eligible candidates who are interested can submit their applications for the SC Scholarship Assam 2024 via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) on www.scholarships.gov.in.

SC Scholarship Details

Name of Scholarship Scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Scholarship Authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2024 – 2025

Eligible Classes:

• Pre-Matric (Class IX to X) [Component-I]
• Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II]: Scholarship to the children of those engaged in occupations involving cleaning and prone to health hazards
• Post-Matric: Post-matriculation level courses

Helplines:

• Phone Number: 0120-6619540
• Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
• Official Website: https://scholarships.gov.in
• Application Status: Available

Eligibility Criteria for Assam SC Scholarship

Community: Only SC community students are eligible to apply.
Citizenship: Open to Nationals of India only.
State of Domicile: Students must provide their correct state of domicile as applications will be sent for verification to the respective state authorities.
Family Restriction: All children of any parent/guardian are entitled to receive benefits of the scheme.

Income Ceiling:

• Pre-Matric (Class IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarship: Parental/guardian’s income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained from the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.
• Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarship: No income bar for the children of those engaged in occupations involving cleaning and prone to health hazards. Eligible candidates must submit a certificate from the District Social Welfare office or an identified officer of the Local body, Civic Agency, or any such authority as designated by the State Government.

How to Apply for SC Scholarship

Candidates need to visit the official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in to submit an online application for this scholarship. Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Scroll down to the Important Web Links section.
2. Click on the One-Time Registration link.
3. A new webpage will open.
4. Enter your details as required in the portal and register yourself.
5. After registration, click on Online Application Form and login.
6. Enter all credentials and upload the required documents.
7. Finally, click on “Submit” and take a printout of your submitted application.

Documents to be Submitted with Online Form

Students need the following documents to fill up the SC Scholarship Application Form:

• Bank Passbook
• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Aadhaar Card

Note:

• Applicants should provide only active bank account details to avoid payment failures as scholarships will be disbursed through DBT mode.
• Ensure the bank account is seeded with the Aadhaar number.
• Aadhaar is mandatory for all applicants. For minor applicants without Aadhaar, the parent or legal guardian must provide Aadhaar.

Important Dates for Assam SC Scholarship 2024

• Starting date of submission of online application: 23rd July 2024
• Last date of submission of online application:
  • Pre-Matric: 31st August 2024
  • Post-Matric: 31st October 2024

Important Web Links of SC Scholarship Assam

FAQs

Q: What is the SC Scholarship 2024?

The SC Scholarship 2024 is a centrally sponsored scheme providing Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) in Assam for the academic year 2024-2025.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the SC Scholarship 2024?

Only students belonging to the SC community and Nationals of India are eligible to apply. Students must also meet the income and educational criteria specified.

Q: What are the income criteria for the SC Scholarship 2024?

For Pre-Matric (Class IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarships, the parental/guardian’s income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. For Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarships, there is no income bar for children of those engaged in occupations involving cleaning and prone to health hazards.

Q: How can I apply for the SC Scholarship 2024?

Candidates can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in. They need to complete the registration process, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and submit the form.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the SC Scholarship 2024?

Required documents include a Bank Passbook, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, and Aadhaar Card.