The objective of Pre Matric Scholarships for the Children of Unclean Occupation scheme is to provide financial assistance to enable the children of scavengers of dry latrines, tanners, flayers and sweepers who have traditional links with scavenging to pursue pre-matric education.

Under the scheme, Central assistance is provided to the State Governments on a 50:50 basis and 100 percent to UT Administrations, both over and above their respective committed liabilities to be met by them from their own State/UT Budget. The scheme covers over 6 lakh students every year.

The scheme has been revised and following modifications have come into force w.e.f. 1.4.2003. The rate of scholarship for day scholars, which was earlier ranging from Rs.25 to Rs.50., has been enhanced to Rs.40 to Rs.75. Similarly the rate of scholarship for hostellers, which was earlier ranging from Rs.200 to Rs.250, has been revised to Rs.300 to Rs.375.

Government of India
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Ministry of Minority Affairs Offer Scholarships for Indian SC Students to study in India

For Official Website of
< a href="http://india.gov.in/govt/viewscheme.php?schemeid=924"> Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students