Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students
Scholarship Details
The scholarship is for SC/ST/OBC students who are studying in Class 1 to post-graduation of all government/aided/recognized public schools or graduation / post-graduation from a recognized colleges/professional/technical institutions in Delhi. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students to continue their education. Thus the number of drop-outs can be minimized.
Award
Class 1 to 8 (SC/ST students)
- No minimum marks criteria - INR 1,000 per annum
OBC students (Class 6 to 8)
- 55% to 60% marks in the previous class - INR 600 per annum
- Above 60% marks in the previous class - INR 720 per annum
Class 9 to 10 (SC/ST/OBC)
- 55% to 60% marks in the previous class - INR 1,620 per annum
- Above 60% marks in the previous class - INR 2,040 per annum
Class 9 to 12 (SC/ST/OBC students)
- 55% to 70% marks in the previous class - INR 3,000 per annum
- Above 70% marks in the previous class - INR 4,500 per annum
Professional degree course students
- For hostellers - INR 1,620 per month for 12 months
- For day scholars - INR 900 per month for 12 months
Professional post-graduate course students
- For hostellers - INR 1,860 per month for 12 months
- For day scholars - INR 960 per month for 12 months
Professional diploma and post-graduate diploma course students
- For hostellers - INR 1,110 per month for 12 months
- For day scholars - INR 720 per month for 12 months
Professional certificate course students
- For hostellers – INR 930 per month for 12 months
- For day scholars – INR 630 per month for 12 months
General courses up to graduate level
- For hostellers - INR 804 per month for 12 months
- For day scholars - INR 420 per month for 12 months
Post Graduate studies in Arts & Commerce & other subjects
- For hostellers - INR 930 per month for 12 months
- For day scholars - INR 630 per month for 12 months
Eligibility
- An applicant must be a domicile of Delhi.
- The applicant must belong to SC/ST/OBC community.
- An applicant must be studying in Class 1 to 12 in a Government recognized school or a recognized colleges / professional / technical institutions at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
- An applicant must have an annual family income less than INR 2 lakh.
- The applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship.
Documents Needed
- Aadhaar Card
- Previous qualifying class mark sheet / certificate
- Fee structure ( if applicable)
- Residential Proof
- Bank details of students (Aadhaar seeded)
- Fee receipt ( if applicable)
- Verification letter (for outside Delhi application)
- Income certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (for minority self-declaration)
Provider
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC.How To Apply
- Step 1: Visit the e-district portal.
- Step 2: Login using existing credentials or register as a new user.
- Step 3: Provide all the relevant details and follow the instructions.
- Step 4: Select the scholarship scheme and upload the required documents.
- Step 5: Submit the application.