Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India has organized the Central Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarships to the Scheduled Caste Students for studies in India PMS-SC with effect from April 2018. The Post Matric Scholarship is provided to SC students to take up higher studies such as recognized Institutions/ Universities/ Colleges, where PMS-SC can be availed for Intermediate, Graduate, Post Graduate courses. Additional information regarding Eligibility, Objective, Scope, Components of the Scholarship, Application Procedure and other information are mentioned below in the following paragraph.
About Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post Matric Scholarship scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and implemented through State Government and UT administration. The Scheme provides financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. permanently settled.
The Objective of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
The objective of the scheme is to be provided or supplement financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
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Eligibility for Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
The Scholarship will be available only to the SC students who fulfill the following conditions for the award:
(i) The scholarships are open to Nationals of India.
(ii) These Scholarships will be given for the study of all recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses pursued in recognized Institutions/ Universities/ Colleges, where PMS-SC can be availed for Intermediate, Graduate, Post Graduate courses and include the following:
1. Institutions of National Importance;
2. Central University/ State University/ Autonomous Colleges recognized by UGC and Universities/ Colleges recognized under section 2 (f) and 12 (b) of UGC Act;
3. Deemed Universities;
4. Private Universities recognized by State/ Centre with ‘A’ level or equivalent accreditation by NAAC, NBA;
5. Private Professional Institutions affiliated to a recognized Central/State University and covered by the Fee Fixation Committee as mandated by Supreme Court;
6. Recognized schools/colleges for Classes XI and Class XII;
7. Diploma granting Institutions as recognized by State/ UT Governments;
8. Vocational Training Institute affiliated to National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT).
How and when to Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship – Apply for SC Students
All the State Governments/ UT Administrations will announce in May-June, the details of the scheme and invite applications by issuing an advertisement in the leading newspapers of the State and through their respective websites and other media outfits. All requests for application forms and other particulars should be addressed to the Government of State/Union Territory Administration to which the scholars actually belong. The applicant should submit the completed application to the prescribed authority before the last date prescribed for receipt of applications.
Details About Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Organization Name: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Official Website: http://www.socialjustice.nic.in
Name of the Scheme: Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship
Notice For: Scholarship
Important Link:
Click here to Download ⇒ Post Matric Scholarship Notification pdf
More Details ⇒ http://www.socialjustice.nic.in
Disclaimer:
An end-to-end online portal http://www.scholarships.gov.in for application, processing, approval, disbursement, and monitoring has been developed by this Ministry. For more details about Post Matric Scholarship 2019-20, candidates are advised to visit the official website or notification