SC/ST Pre Matric Scholarship – Uttar Pradesh

πŸ“ Uttar Pradesh πŸ“Š State πŸ• 21 Feb 2026

About this Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a Pre Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. This scholarship aims to financially assist students from these categories to pursue secondary education and complete their matriculation.

About This Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a Pre Matric Scholarship specifically designed to support Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who are financially disadvantaged and pursuing secondary education in Class 9 or 10. This scholarship program recognizes the importance of education in empowering students from marginalized communities and aims to bridge the financial gap that might otherwise hinder their academic progress. By providing financial assistance, the scholarship helps alleviate the financial burden on SC families and encourages students to complete their matriculation, opening doors to further educational opportunities and brighter futures.

Benefits

Component-1

β‚Ή3,500/- per annum (Day Students).

β‚Ή7,000/- per annum (residential students).

Component-2

β‚Ή3,500/- per annum (Day Students).

β‚Ή8,000/- per annum (residential students).

Eligibility Criteria

Beneficiary must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.

Beneficiary must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe(ST) category.

Beneficiaries who are dependents of people in occupations traditionally considered untouchable.

Financial:

Component 1: Beneficiaries’ parents’ annual income should not be more than β‚Ή2,50,000/-.

Component 2: No income criteria.

All the children of the applicant’s parents will be eligible.

Students cannot receive other scholarships alongside this one (with some exceptions).

Beneficiary’s age limit is 12 to 20 years old (as of July 1st).

Application Process

Apply Online

Registration:

Step-1: Applicant need to visit the

official website

.

Step-2: Click

Registration

under Student option.

Step-3: Select the option among the following:

For ST,SC,General Category) (Fresh)

For OBC Category

For Minority Category

For children studying in class 9 and 10 of parents engaged in unclean profession.

Step-4: Select the further option accordingly

Pre-matric (Fresh).

Post-matric Intermediate (Fresh).

Post-matric Other Than Intermediate (Fresh).

Post-matric Other State (Fresh).

Step-5: Provide the required information for registration and click on submit.

Step-6: Now, note down the registration number from the screen.

Login:

Step-1: Applicant need to visit the

official website.

Step-2: Click Fresh Login under Student option.

Step-3: Fill out the required details.

Registration Number.

Mobile Number.

Password.

Step-4: Complete the DigiLocker verification.

Step-5: Fill out the application form.

Registration Details

Personnel Details.

Bank Details.

Step-6: Upload required documents.

Step-7: Complete NPCI verification.

Step-8: Download the application form.

Step-9: Submit the application form to the institute with all required documents.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Categories: Education & Learning

Scheme Benefits

  • Component-1
  • β‚Ή3,500/- per annum (Day Students).
  • β‚Ή7,000/- per annum (residential students).
  • Component-2
  • β‚Ή3,500/- per annum (Day Students).
  • β‚Ή8,000/- per annum (residential students).