Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Chandigarh

Scholarship Details

The key objective of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible students who want to pursue their studies at the post-matriculation level. The selected scholars will receive a maintenance allowance of ₹1,200 and other benefits.

Award

A maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian national
• be domiciled in Chandigarh
• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category of the state
• be pursuing a post-matric or post-secondary course in a recognised institution/university/college
• have passed matriculation, higher secondary, or any higher examination from a recognised University or Secondary Board of Education
• have an annual income of parent(s)/guardian(s) below ₹2,50,000 from all sources

Documents Needed

• A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature
• Academic certificates/diploma/marksheets
• Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO)
• Annual family income certificate (Note:- If self-employed, an income declaration affirming definite income from all sources through an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper)
• Receipt acknowledging the scholarship in the previous year (for renewal, if applicable)

Provider

Central Government and Chandigarh Social Welfare Department,

How To Apply

Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' link below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Applicant Corner' and click on the 'New Registration' tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Continue' button. 
Step 5: Select the respective Aadhaar option, enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, and submit.  
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the registration process. 
Step 7: Now click on the 'Fresh Application' tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill out the form correctly; no changes can be made once it is submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill out only one application, as multiple applications will cancel the form.