Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/OBC Students

Scholarship Details

The scholarship is for those students who are belonging from SC/OBC community and studying at Pre Matric level i.e. 1 to 10. The main aim of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible students to decrease the dropout rates.

Award

For SC Students-

Scholarship:

• Day scholars will receive INR 225 per month for 10 months in an academic year.
• Hostelers will receive INR 525 per month for 10 months in an academic year.

Books and Ad hoc Grant:

• Day scholars will receive INR 750 per annum.
• Hostelers will receive INR 100 per annum.

For OBC Students-

• For day scholars - INR100 per month for 10 months from class I to X.
• For hostlers - INR500 per month for 10 months from class III to X.
• An ad hoc grant of INR 500 per student per annum to all students i.e. hostlers as well as day scholars will also be given.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Chandigarh.
• Applicant must belong to the ST and OBC category.
• Applicant must be studying in Class 9 and 10.
• Applicant belongs to a family where annual income of less than INR 2.50 lakh from all the sources.

Documents Needed

• Caste certificate.
• Passport size photograph.
• Income certificate of the parents/guardians.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Date of Birth Certificate.
• Bank authorization letter.

Provider

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India.

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP.
• Step 2: Go to the New registration option.
• Step 3: Enter the required details in the registration application.
• Step 4: Complete the registration by verifying the number and email ID by enter the OTP.
• Step 5: Now go to the apply link of the scholarship you wish to apply for and click on it.
• Step 6: Fill the application form and Upload the documents as prescribed.
• Step 7: Submit the form and take print out for further use.