Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10 / Class 1 to 10), Assam

Scholarship Details

The scholarship scheme seeks to provide financial aid to parents from marginalised backgrounds, particularly those hailing from the Scheduled Caste community and other disadvantaged groups.

The ultimate goal is to enhance the participation of these students, reduce dropout rates, especially during the critical period of their transition from primary to secondary levels, and ensure an improved academic performance. 

This, in turn, increases their chances of advancing to the post-matric stage of education.

Award

Students from Scheduled Caste (SC) Category & Others

• Duration of Award and Attendance Requirements: The scholarship scheme will remain valid until the student completes Class 10, contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic performance and a minimum attendance of 75% each academic year. Attendance will be verified using the Aadhaar-based attendance system.
• Renewal for Illness-related Absence: If a scholar cannot participate in the annual examination due to illness, the scholarship may be extended upon submission of a medical certificate from the designated authority, subject to acceptance by the institution.
• One-Year Scholarship Per Class: Scholarship eligibility for any specific class is limited to a single academic year. If a student is required to repeat a class, they will not be eligible for scholarship support for that class in subsequent years.

Eligibility

• Scholarship scheme is exclusively available to Indian nationals.
• The detailed eligibility criteria are outlined as follows:
• The students must be enrolled in Class 9 and 10 on a full-time basis.
• Applicants should belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
• Annual income of the parent/guardian of the applicants should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.
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Documents Needed

• Students can fill an online application at the UGC official website.
• The application is filled in two parts: (1) personal details and (2) academic qualifications and research experience.
• Applicants need to upload scanned copies of the following documents: mark sheets and institute certificate (all in PDF or JPG format).

Provider

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

How To Apply

• Step 1: Registration as New Users

  • First-time applicants need to register with the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
  • To begin, they should navigate to the ‘Applicant Corner’ section and select the ‘New Registration’ tab.
  • Candidates must provide all the necessary information in the registration form and click the ‘Register’ button to complete the process of registration.
  • A unique student application ID and password will be generated upon successful registration, and these details will be sent to the registered mobile number.

  Step 2: Logging in to NSP

  • After registration, applicants must log in to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) using the newly generated ID and password.
  • An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to the registered mobile number in order to change the password for added security.

  Step 3: Accessing the Application Form

  • Once the password is updated, candidates will be directed to the ‘Applicant’s Dashboard’ page.
  • On the Applicant’s Dashboard page, applicants should click the ‘Application Form’ tab to begin the process of scholarship application.

  Step 4: Providing Details

  • Applicants must provide essential information, including registration and academic details, basic personal information, and contact details, along with any scheme-specific information as stipulated.

  Step 5: Document Upload

  • Applicants should ensure that all the required supporting documents, such as those verifying their identity and academic eligibility, are uploaded as part of the application process.

  Step 6: Saving as Draft

  • Applicants are advised to save the partially filled application form as a draft at various stages of completion.
  • This allows them to ensure accuracy before final submission.

  Step 7: Final Submission

  • Candidates should carefully review all the information entered in order to complete the process of scholarship application.
  • Applicants may finally proceed by clicking the ‘Submit’ button.