SC Scholarship 2024
The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, Assam has released the official notification of Assam SC Scholarship Scheme. Basically, these are centrally sponsored scheme of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for the students of Assam belonging to Other Backward Classes (SC / MSC) for the academic year 2024-2025. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for SC Scholarship Assam 2024 through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in.
SC Scholarship Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2024 – 2025
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX to X [Component-I]
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX to X [Component-I]
Pre-matric: Pre-Matric Scholarship to the children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards (Class I-X) [Component-II]
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Community: Only SC Community Students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
Citizenship: The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
State of Domicile: Domicile state means the state in which students have their permanent address. Students are required to provide their domicile state correctly as their applications may be sent for verification to the Authorities belonging to their State of Domicile.
Family Restriction: All the children of any parent/ guardian will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme.
Income Ceiling:
Pre-Matric (Class-IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarships will be granted to the SC students whose parental/guardian's income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarship:
No income bar for the children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards.
# Children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards, Eligible candidates will submit a certificate from District Social Welfare office, identified officer of Local body, Civic Agency or any such authority as designated by State Government.
Income Ceiling:
Pre-Matric (Class-IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarships will be granted to the SC students whose parental/guardian's income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarship:
No income bar for the children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards.
# Children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards, Eligible candidates will submit a certificate from District Social Welfare office, identified officer of Local body, Civic Agency or any such authority as designated by State Government.
How to Apply for SC Scholarship ?
Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in for submission of online application this scholarship. One needs to follow below mentioned steps to apply online for this scholarship.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Documents to be Submitted along with Online Form
Students mandatorily need the following documents to fill up the SC Scholarship Application Form.
| Bank Passbook |
| Income Certificate |
| Caste Certificate |
| Aadhaar Card |
Note:
# Applicants are advised to give only that bank account details which remains in active mode so that payment of Scholarship does not fail as all the disbursement of Scholarship will be made through DBT mode. The authority shall not be responsible for any failure of transaction due to inactive or incorrect bank details.
# Applicants to ensure that they have a bank account seeded with Aadhaar number.
# Aadhaar to be made mandatory for all applicants. However for minor applicants who apply without Aadhaar, it will be mandatory for parent or legal guardian to provide Aadhaar.
# Applicants are advised to give only that bank account details which remains in active mode so that payment of Scholarship does not fail as all the disbursement of Scholarship will be made through DBT mode. The authority shall not be responsible for any failure of transaction due to inactive or incorrect bank details.
# Applicants to ensure that they have a bank account seeded with Aadhaar number.
# Aadhaar to be made mandatory for all applicants. However for minor applicants who apply without Aadhaar, it will be mandatory for parent or legal guardian to provide Aadhaar.
Important Dates of Assam SC Scholarship 2024
# Starting date of submission of online application: 23rd July 2024
# Last date of submission of online application: 31st August 2024 (Pre-Matric )
# Last date of submission of online application: 31st October 2024 (Post-Matric )
# Last date of submission of online application: 31st August 2024 (Pre-Matric )
# Last date of submission of online application: 31st October 2024 (Post-Matric )
Important Web Links of SC Scholarship Assam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Scholarship Guidelines | Pre-Matric | Post-Matric |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of SC Scholarship Assam
What is the last date to apply online for SC Scholarship 2024?
The last date to apply online for SC Scholarship 2024 is 31st October 2024.
What type of documents are required for the SC scholarship?
Following documents are required to submit online application for the SC Scholarship – Bank Passbook, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate and Income Certificate.
How many categories of SC Scholarships are there ?
There are two types of SC Scholarships - Pre-Matric and Post-Matric.
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