The scheme aims to upgrade the merit of Scheduled Caste students by providing them with facilities for all round development through education in residential or non-residential schools, addressing their educational deficiencies that prevent them from taking advantage of reservation quotas.
Central Government | scholarship | education
₹25,000 per year including boarding/lodging, pocket money, books/stationery, with additional allowances for disabled students
Administered by Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Eligible categories: SC
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Scheme details may change over time. Please verify eligibility and benefits on official government websites. For help applying, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact your elected representative.