The State Government SC Scholarship is a program initiated by the School Education Department of MP Government. Its main focus is to design and enhance the educational standing of Scheduled Caste (SC) children in the state. This state govt scholarship is available for students from Class 1 to Class 10, offering financial support to SC female students in Classes 1 to 5 and to both SC boys and girls in Classes 6 to 10. This program has no income maximum restriction for eligibility.
Benefits
The scholarship provides financial support at different rates depending on the class level:
- Class 1 to 5: ₹250 per year (for girls only)
- Class 6 to 8: ₹200 per annum (for boys), ₹600 per annum (for girls)
- Class 9 to 10: ₹600 per annum (for boys), ₹1,200 per annum (for girls)
Note: The scholarship amount will be credited directly into the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the State Government SC Scholarship, the following criteria must be met:
- The applicant must be a SC student.
- The student must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Scheduled Caste: The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- Class-specific Eligibility:
- Girls from Classes 1 to 5
- Boys and Girls from Classes 6 to 10
- Income Criteria: There is no income limit for eligibility.
- Class Failure: Students are allowed to fail once in a class without losing scholarship eligibility.
- Renewal: No fresh application is required within the same educational level (Classes 1 to 10).
Application Procedure
- Mode of Application: Offline
- Approach School Authorities:
- Eligible students must approach the Principal of their respective schools/institutions for the scholarship application.
- School Submission:
- The school authorities will fill up the student’s profile on the official Education Portal at https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in, based on the records and certificates submitted by the student.
Documents Required
Applicants need to submit the following documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Caste Certificate
- Previous Class Passing Certificate/Marksheet
- Samagra ID
- Bank Account Details/Bank Passbook
- Any other documents, if required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does the scholarship have an annual family income limit?
No, under this program there is no income restriction for qualifying.
How are the students receiving their scholarship?
The scholarship money shows straight into the student’s bank account.
Are annual scholarship applications required of students?
No, students do not have to reapply for the scholarship within classes 1 through 10 as it is automatically renewed.
How may a student apply should they be qualified for this scholarship?
Those qualified should get in touch with their school’s principal, who will help apply via the Education Portal.
When a boy student is in Class 1 through Class 5, is he qualified for this scholarship?
No; this award is limited for classes 1 through 5 female students.
Are other state residents eligible for this scholarship?
No, only permanent Madhya Pradesh residents qualify for this scholarship.
Sources and References
- Scheme Details
- Online Shiksha Portal: https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in