Pre Matric Scholarship For Students of Minority Communities

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has introduced a Pre Matric Scholarship program for students belonging to minority communities who are enrolled in Class 1 to Class 10 at government or private schools, which also includes residential government institutions and eligible private institutions that have been chosen and officially announced by the respective State Government and Union Territory Administration in a transparent manner. This program aims to award a total of thirty (30) lakh scholarships, which will be distributed as both “Fresh” Scholarships and Renewal Scholarships.

The scholarship will be granted to students who have achieved a minimum of 50% marks in their most recent final examination, and whose parents/guardians’ combined annual income from all sources is not more than Rs. 1.00 lakh.

The program’s objective is to motivate parents belonging to minority communities to enroll their children in school, alleviate the financial challenges associated with their education, and continue their commitment to helping their children complete their schooling. This initiative will serve as the cornerstone for their educational progress and ensure equal opportunities in the competitive job market.

Benefits under Pre Matric Scholarship

Admission Fee (Class 6th to Class 10th): Rs. 500/- per annum subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar)
Tuition Fee (Class 6th to Class 10th): Rs. 350/- per month subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar)
Maintenance Allowance (Class 1st to Class 5th*): Rs. 100/- per month for Day Scholar.
Maintenance Allowance (Class 6th to Class 10th*): Rs. 600/- per month for Hosteller; Rs. 100/-per month for Day Scholar.

[NOTE: (*) means for 10 months in an academic year]

Eligibility

The applicant must be a student in a class between Class 1st to 10th.
The applicant must be from a Minority Community.
The Annual income of parents/guardians of the applicant (from all sources) should be less than or equal to ₹ 1 Lakh per Annum.
The applicant should have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination.
The applicant must not be availing any other scholarship by the govt.
The applicant must not be the third sibling in his/her family who has been given this scholarship.

Exclusions

If a student violates school discipline or any other terms and conditions of the scholarship, scholarship may be suspended or cancelled.
The student availing any other scholarship out of all the available Scholarships of Central Government meant for SC/ST/OBC/minority.
If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, his/her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered by the concerned State/UT Govt.
The student obtaining benefits under this scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other scheme for this purpose.
Scholarship will not be given to more than two students from a family.

How to apply for Pre Matric Scholarship?

Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.

Step 1: Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. and click “New Registration”.

Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.

Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.

Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)

Fill the details and click “Register”.

Your Application ID and password will be displayed.

The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction

Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.

Type the Captcha and click “Login”.

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.

Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.

Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.

You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.

Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Documents Required

Student’s Photo.
Verification Form by the Institution.
Income Certificate, issued from a Competent Authority in the State/UT Govts is required in respect of parent/guardian of the student.
Self-Certified Community Certificate (if the applicant is greater than or equal to 18 years).
or
Community Certificate certified by parent/guardian.
Self-attested Mark Sheet of the last qualifying exam.
Fee Receipt of ‘Current Course Year’.
Bank Details (Account No., IFSC Code) of the applicant.
or
Bank Details of the Parent/Guardian. (if the student does not have his/her own bank account).
Residential/Domicile Certificate.
Aadhaar Number (or alternative identification documents)
“Bonafide Student Certificate” from the School (if School is located in a State/UT different from domicile State/UT)