Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Artists

The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes & others is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Benefits:
The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:

1. **Day Scholar:**- ₹3,500/- per annum1. **Hosteller:** - 

- Component 1- ₹7,000/- per annum
- Component 2- ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)
- In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

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Eligibility:
- The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
- **Component 1: Pre Matric Scholarship for SC students**

   1. Applicant students should be studying in class IX and X on a full time basis.
   1. Applicant students should belong to a Scheduled Caste.
   1. Parent/Guardian of applicant students income should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum

- **Component 2: Pre-Matric scholarship for children of parents/guardians engaged in Unclean and hazardous Occupation**

   1. The students should be studying in classes I to X on a full time basis.
   1. Scholarship will be admissible to the children/wards of parents/guardians who, irrespective of their caste/religion belong to one of the following categories

      - Persons who are Manual Scavengers.
      - Tanners &amp; Flayers.
      - Waste pickers.
      - Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning.

   1. There is no family income ceiling under this component of the Scheme.

- Eligible for one scholarship at a time for classes I to X. Notify awarding body if another scholarship is received.

Application Process:
[Online]
The applications are invited on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/) in the month of April every year. 
New Registration:Step 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarship Portal.
Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”.
Step 4: After successful verification, continue with the e-KYC process (as applicable).
Step 5: Once completed, your reference number will be generated, and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.
Process for OTR ID number generation:Step 1: Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services in the android device.
Step 2: Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
Step 3: After opening the mobile app Select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.
Step 4: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your mobile no. 
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and captcha in the screen and click Next.
Step 6: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red.
Step 7: UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication. Ensure AadhaarFaceRD services are preinstalled on your device.
Step 8: On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR no. will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.
Fresh Application:Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal. Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
Step 3: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm.
Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
Step 6: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Track Payment StatusStudents can track their payment status from the “Know Your Payment” section in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number, or NSP Application ID.
NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal will provide the timelines for opening & closing of the portal.
NOTE 2: Online applications will be verified at two levels i.e. by the Institute, where the student is studying and thereafter by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/ Official nominated by the State as State Nodal Agency (both for fresh and renewal applicants).
NOTE 3: Students will not be permanently debarred for scholarships due to delay in renewal or verification. However, students will have to submit renewal applications within a cut-off date. Renewal for that year will not be allowed if an applicant misses this deadline.

Documents Required:
Photograph.
Academic Certificate.
Caste Certificate.
Income proof.
Domicile Certificate. 
Bank Account Details.
Aadhaar Card.