Directorate of Welfare of SC, Assam 2024 has released the official notification regarding the Pre-Matric (IX-X) and Post-Matric Scholarships for students of Assam belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) of Assam for the year 2023-24. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for SC Scholarship Assam 2024 through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in
「Assam SC Scholarship Details 」
Name of scholarship: Pre-Matric/ Post-Matric SC Scholarship
Academic session: 2023 – 2024
Awarding Authority: Directorate of Welfare of SC, Assam
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX to X [Component-I]
Pre-matric: Pre-Matric Scholarship to the children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards (Class I-X) [Component-II]
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Official Website: www.scholarships.gov.in
「Eligibility Criteria of Assam SC Scholarship 」
Community: Only SC Community Students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
Citizenship: The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
State of Domicile: Domicile state means the state in which students have their permanent address. Students are required to provide their domicile state correctly as their applications may be sent for verification to the Authorities belonging to their State of Domicile.
Family Restriction: All the children of any parent/ guardian will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme.
Income Ceiling:
Pre-Matric (Class-IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarships will be granted to the SC students whose parental/guardian’s income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarship:
No income bar for the children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards.
Children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards, Eligible candidates will submit a certificate from District Social Welfare office, identified officer of Local body, Civic Agency or any such authority as designated by State Government.
「 How to Apply for Assam SC Scholarship? 」
➨ Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
➨ Click on Online Application Form link.
➨ A new webpage will be opened.
➨ Click on “New Registration” link.
➨ Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
➨ After registration, enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
➨ Finally click on “Submit” and take print out of your submitted application.
「 Documents to be Submitted along with Online Form 」
Students mandatorily need the following documents to fill up the SC Scholarship Application Form.
1. Bank Passbook
2. Income Certificate
3. Caste Certificate
4. Aadhaar Card
➨ Applicants to ensure that they have a bank account seeded with Aadhaar number.
➨ Aadhaar to be made mandatory for all applicants. However for minor applicants who apply without Aadhaar, it will be mandatory for parent or legal guardian to provide Aadhaar.