Social Welfare Department UP had launched SC/ ST Pre Matric Scholarship 2025 to provide financial stipend for students from backward communities belonging to Scheduled Caste(SC) and Scheduled Tribe(ST) category. A scholarship meant for the students of secondary education about Class 9th and 10th aiming at removing financial barrier which can stop them in their academic path. The scheme makes the students compliers by ensuring them of matriculation, so that avenues for higher studies and golden future awaits them.
Benefits
- Component 1:
- ₹3,500/- per annum for Day Students.
- ₹7,000/- per annum for Residential Students.
- Component 2:
- ₹3,500/- per annum for Day Students.
- ₹8,000/- per annum for Residential Students.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residential Status:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
- Caste Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- Beneficiaries who are dependents of individuals engaged in occupations traditionally considered untouchable are also eligible.
- Financial Eligibility:
- Component 1: The annual income of the applicant’s parents should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
- Component 2: No income criteria apply.
- Other Conditions:
- All the children of the applicant’s parents are eligible.
- Students cannot receive other scholarships alongside this one (with some exceptions).
- The applicant’s age should be between 12 to 20 years as of July 1st.
Application Process
Online Application via the Official Scholarship Portal
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the Official Scholarship Portal.
- Click on “Registration” under the Student section.
- Select the appropriate category:
- ST/SC/General Category (Fresh)
- OBC Category
- Minority Category
- For children studying in Class 9 and 10 of parents engaged in unclean professions
- Choose the relevant option:
- Pre-Matric (Fresh)
- Post-Matric Intermediate (Fresh)
- Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Fresh)
- Post-Matric Other State (Fresh)
- Provide the required information and click “Submit”.
- Note down the registration number displayed on the screen.
Step 2: Login and Application Submission
- Return to the Official Scholarship Portal.
- Click on “Fresh Login” under the Student section.
- Enter:
- Registration Number
- Mobile Number
- Password
- Complete DigiLocker verification.
- Fill out the application form with:
- Registration Details
- Personal Details
- Bank Account Details
- Upload the required documents.
- Complete NPCI verification.
- Download the application form.
- Submit the completed application form to the institute along with the required documents.
Documents Required
- Mark sheet of the last qualifying examination.
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST).
- Income Certificate of the family.
- Bank Passbook photocopy (for scholarship deposit).
- Fee Receipt Number (if applicable).
- Enrollment Number from the educational institution.
- Aadhar Card Number.
- Latest Passport-sized Photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is this scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance to SC/ST students pursuing Class 9 and 10 education in Uttar Pradesh. - What benefits are provided under this scheme?
Eligible students receive annual financial assistance ranging from ₹3,500/- to ₹8,000/- based on their residential status. - How much financial assistance is provided?
- Day Students: ₹3,500/- per annum.
- Residential Students: ₹7,000/- to ₹8,000/- per annum depending on the component.
- Who can get the scheme benefits?
SC/ST students residing in Uttar Pradesh who meet the financial and educational criteria. - What is the caste eligibility criteria?
Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. - What is the financial eligibility criteria?
For Component 1, the annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. There is no income limit for Component 2. - Can students receive other scholarships alongside this one?
No, students generally cannot receive other scholarships while benefiting from this one, except in specific cases. - What documents are required?
Key documents include mark sheets, caste certificate, income certificate, bank passbook, Aadhar card, and photographs.