Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools
The government of Maharashtra introduced the scheme of meritorious Scholarships to VJNT and SBC students studying in Secondary Schools. To motivate Backward Class students for education.
About This Scheme
The government of Maharashtra introduced the scheme of Meritorious Scholarships to VJNT and SBC students studying in Secondary Schools. To motivate Backward Class students for education.
The students will get ₹ 200/- for 5th to 7th and ₹ 400/- for 8th to 10th standard per annum.
Benefits
The students will get ₹ 200/- for 5th to 7th standard per annum.
The students will get ₹ 400/- for 8th to 10th standard per annum.
Eligibility Criteria
Students who secured more than 50 percent marks in the previous year’s annual examination and stood first or second in the class.
He should belong to VJNT / SBC category.
He should be studying in 5th to 10th standard.
There is no income limit for this scholarship.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The students should contact the school principal for application.
The application will be submitted by Head Master of the concerned School through the concerned Block Education Officer to District Social Welfare Officer, Zillah Parishad concerned.
For Mumbai City, only proposals are to be submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare, Mumbai City.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
The students will get ₹ 200/- for 5th to 7th standard per annum.
The students will get ₹ 400/- for 8th to 10th standard per annum.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The students should contact the school principal for application.
The application will be submitted by Head Master of the concerned School through the concerned Block Education Officer to District Social Welfare Officer, Zillah Parishad concerned.
For Mumbai City, only proposals are to be submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare, Mumbai City.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools |
| Short Title | Msvss |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Maharashtra |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | OBC |
| Area | Urban |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 05 May 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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