Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students (प्री-मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति)

The “Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students” initiative is designed to offer financial support to backward class students pursuing education at the pre-matriculation level in Madhya Pradesh. This scheme provides monthly scholarships to eligible students, assisting them in their educational journey and ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their academic progress.

Overview of the Scheme

Launched by the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the “Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students” aims to empower students from backward classes by providing them with essential financial aid. This scheme covers students enrolled in classes 6 through 10 and is operational throughout the state of Madhya Pradesh. The scholarship amounts vary based on the class level and are intended to help students complete their education without financial burdens. Applications are processed via the respective educational institutions.

Benefits of the Scheme

Students enrolled in different classes can benefit from the following monthly scholarship amounts:

• Classes 6 to 8:
• Boys: ₹20/- per month
• Girls: ₹30/- per month
• Classes 9 to 10:
• Boys: ₹30/- per month
• Girls: ₹40/- per month

Note: The scholarship is awarded individually, covering all eligible students in Madhya Pradesh. Scholarships are disbursed for a duration of 10 months annually, with a single installment paid out on the 30th of September.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a student in classes 6 to 10.
• Parents or guardians should not be income taxpayers.
• Parents or guardians must not own more than 10 acres of agricultural land.

Application Procedure

The application process for the scholarship is conducted offline. Interested candidates should follow these steps:

• Step 1: Visit the Head of the Educational Institution to request a hard copy of the application form in the prescribed format.
• Step 2: Complete the application form by filling in all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed if necessary), and include copies of all required documents (self-attested if needed).
• Step 3: Submit the filled and signed application form along with the necessary documents to the designated authority within the specified timeframe (if applicable).
• Step 4: Request an acknowledgment receipt from the concerned authority. Ensure the receipt includes key information such as the submission date and time, as well as a unique identification number (if available).

Note: It is crucial to ensure that the application is submitted within the stipulated time frame, if any.

Official Source

For more information, please visit myScheme.gov.in.