Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students (Class 1 to 12), Delhi
Delhi Government
Deadline:  30th April

India
High/Secondary School
India

Scholarship Overview

Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of NCT of Delhi invites applications for Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students (Class 1 to 12), Delhi 2021 from students studying in Class 1 to 12 of all government/aided/recognized public schools. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students. Selected students will receive up to INR 4,500 per annum.

Benefits

Class 1 to 8 (SC/ST/Minorities students) 

  • No minimum marks criteria – INR 1,000 per annum

OBC students (Class 6 to 8)

  • 55% to 60% marks in the previous class - INR 600 per annum
  • Above 60% marks in the previous class - INR 720 per annum

Class 9 to 10 (SC/ST/OBC/Minority)

  • 55% to 60% marks in the previous class – INR 1,620 per annum
  • Above 60% marks in the previous class – INR 2,040 per annum

Class 9 to 12 (SC/ST/OBC/Minority students)

  • 55% to 70% marks in the previous class – INR 3,000 per annum
  • Above 70% marks in the previous class – INR 4,500 per annum

Documents

  • Residence Proof
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Caste Certificate (for minority self-declaration) 
  • Income certificate (if applicable) 
  • Bank details of students (Aadhar seeded) 
  • Previous class mark sheet 
  • Fee structure (if applicable) 
  • Fee receipt (if applicable) 
  • Verification letter (for outside Delhi application)

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • Be a domicile of Delhi
  • Belong to SC/ST/OBC/Minority community
  • Be studying in class 1 to 12 in a government/aided/recognized public school
  • Have an annual family income not exceeding INR 2 lakh 
  • Not be receiving any other scholarship

How To Apply

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Open the e-district portal
Step 3: Login using existing credentials or register as a new user.
Step 4: Provide all the relevant details and follow the instructions.
Step 5: Select the scholarship scheme and upload the required documents.
Step 6: Submit the application.