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Scholarship/Merit scholarship to OBC/MIN/SC/ST students from Class I to XII

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities studying in classes I to XII in government or recognised schools in Delhi. The scheme offers varying scholarship amounts based on class and academic performance, ensuring support for education.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Scholarship/Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi aims to provide financial assistance to students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities studying in classes 1st to 12th in government or recognized schools in Delhi. The scheme offers varying scholarship amounts based on class and academic performance, ensuring support for education. Key benefits include annual scholarships ranging from ₹1,000/- to ₹4,500/-, depending on the student's category and marks. Eligibility criteria include belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities, studying in recognised schools, and having a family income not exceeding ₹2,00,000/- per annum. The scheme is implemented through the e-district portal of NIC Delhi.

Benefits

Class 1st to 8th SC/ST/Minority Students

₹1.0K · annual

₹1,000/- per Annum (No % of Marks Required).

OBC Students (6th to 8th)

₹600 · annual

₹600/- per Annum (55% to 60% Marks in Previous Class).

₹720 · annual

₹720/- per Annum (Above 60% Marks in Previous Class).

Class 9th to 10th SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students

₹1.6K · annual

₹1,620/- per Annum (55% to 60% Marks in Previous Class).

₹2.0K · annual

₹2,040/- per Annum (Above 60% Marks in Previous Class).

Class 11th to 12th SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students

₹3.0K · annual

₹3,000/- per Annum (55% to 70% Marks in Previous Class).

₹4.5K · annual

₹4,500/- per Annum (Above 70% Marks in Previous Class).

_*The bank account should be in the name of the student (a joint account with a parent/guardian is permissible)._

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

✦
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Government of NCT of Delhi.
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Self-Declaration of Family Income.
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For Minority Students, Proof of residence (EPIC card, Aadhaar Number, Ration Card, MTNL Landline Telephone Bill, Driving License issued by GNCTD, Domicile Certificate, or Bank Passbook).
✦
For Minority Students, Declaration by parent/guardian confirming minority community status.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹4.5K