Post-Matric Scholarship (SC, ST, OBC)

Scholarship Details

The Government of Andhra Pradesh have decided to implementing the Post Metric Scholarships scheme to all eligible students belonging to the SC, ST, OBC categories, on a saturation basis. The main aim is not only provide financial assistance but also improve the standard of living and education.

Award

• Rs.10,000/- per person to ITI students.
• Rs.15,000/- per person to Polytechnic students.
• Rs.20,000/- per person for other Degree and above courses per year to every eligible student for food and hostel expenses.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
• The annual family income of SC/ST Should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs.
• The annual family income of OBC should not exceed Rs. 1 lakh.
• No member of the family should be a government employee/ pensioner.
• No member of the family should own a four-wheeler (Taxies/ Tractors/ Autos are exempted).
• No member of the family should be an income tax payee.
• All the students, pursuing Polytechnic, ITI and Degree & above level courses in Government/Aided/Private colleges, affiliated to State Universities / Boards, are eligible.
• The applicants must be pursuing studies at post-matriculation level i.e. class 11th to PG level. 11. The students should also have an attendance of 75% at the end of each quarter.

Documents Needed

• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Government Identity Proof (Aadhaar card)
• Residence Certificate
• Passport Size Photograph of the applicant

Provider

Andhra Pradesh Government

How To Apply

• Download the Jnanabhumi scholarship application form (JSAF), or may also be collected it from the college.
• Fill-in the JSAF form and submit the signed copy of the same to the College Principal.
• College Principal verifies the details filled in the JSAF and submits the same online through Jnanabhumi, at the time of admission. Upon successful completion of the same, the student receives an SMS confirming the successful submission of his application.
• Student visits a Mee Seva Centre, provides his Jnanabhumi application id and Aadhaar number to gain access to his application form online. Student verifies the details, makes modifications if necessary and submits the application by giving his/her biometric authentication.