Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students in Uttarakhand

The Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students – Uttarakhand 2025 is a state-run financial aid scheme launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide educational support to students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, studying from Class 1 to Class 10. The scheme offers annual financial assistance to promote education and reduce dropouts among underprivileged SC families.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• State: Uttarakhand
• Launched By: Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand
• Target Group: SC Students (Class 1 to 10)
• Mode of Application: Online via National Scholarship Portal
• Academic Year: 2025–26
• Payment Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Benefits

Financial Assistance by Class Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand
• Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• Must be enrolled in a recognized school/institution within Uttarakhand
• Should have passed the previous academic year
• Cannot be enrolled in more than one school in the same academic year
• The name on the scholarship application, Aadhaar card, and bank account must match
• A guardian’s mobile number must be provided; multiple students from the same family can use the same number

Exclusions

• Students not residing in Uttarakhand
• Students studying outside Uttarakhand
• Students enrolled in multiple schools within the same academic year
• If Aadhaar, bank account, and application names do not match, the application may be rejected

Application Process (Online via NSP)

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

2. Register as a new user if applying for the first time

   • Click on “New Registration” and complete the process

3. Login using your application ID and password

4. Fill out the application form with:

   • Personal, academic, and bank details

   • Upload required documents

5. Submit the application and keep a copy for future reference

Documents Required

• Scanned copy of Bank Passbook (first page)
• Student Identification Card
• Income Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph of the student
• Caste Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is this scheme ?
  Uttarakhand government started a scheme Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste.
• What Are The Benefits Under The Scheme ?
  Financial Benefits will be provided.
• What is the Beneficial amount or financial assistance is provided ?
  1. Students of Classes 1 – 5 will receive Rs. 600/- per annum.
  2. Students of Classes 6 – 8 will receive Rs. 960/- per annum.
  3. Day scholar students of Classes 9 – 10 will receive Rs. 3,000/- per annum.
  4. Hostel living students of Classes 9 – 10 will receive Rs. 6,250/- per annum.
• Who Can Get The Benefits Of The Scheme ?
  The Applicant Student Should Be A Resident Of Uttarakhand State And Should Be Studying As An Institutional Student In A Recognized School Run In The State And Full Fill The Eligibility Criteria.
• May Student Study More Then One School In The Same Academic Years ?
  Applicant Students Should Not Be Studying In More Than One School In The Same Academic Year.
• May Other State Person Apply For The Scheme ?
  No. This Scheme Is Only For Uttarakhand State.
• How To Apply For The Scheme ?
  1. Visit The Official National Scholarship Portal. 2. Students Must Register First. So For Registration Click On New Registration”. 3. If Already Register Then Start The Application Process By Clicking On “Login”. 4. Fill Out The Application Form And Provide The Required Details ( Registration Details, Academic Details And Basic Details). 5. Upload The Required Documents.
• What Documents Are Needed ?
  1. Scanned Copy For Bank Passbook. 2. Identification Card. 3. Income Certificate. 4. Student Photograph. 5. Caste Certificate.
• What Is The Official Portal To Apply ?
  Follow The URL: Https://Scholarships.Gov.In/#

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