Higher Education Scholarship within India, Maharashtra 2017-18

What is Higher Education Scholarship within India, Maharashtra 2017-18?

The Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra invites applications from SC students enrolling in IIT, IIM, Institute of Technology etc. for Higher Education Scholarship within India 2017-18. The scholarship is applicable for students studying within India. 

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must -

• Be an SC candidate. 
• Have taken admission in IIT, IIM, Institute of Technology etc. through an entrance examination within India. 
• Have annual family income less than INR 4,50,000 from all sources. 

How can you apply ?

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship online through following steps -
Step 1: Click here to register as a new user (Note: Candidate should have a mobile number registered with their Aadhaar card to ensure seamless and fast application process.)
Step 2: Complete the Aadhaar authentication process either through OTP or biometric. 
Step 3: The candidates will receive an OTP on their registered mobile number if they opt for OTP authentication.
Step 4: Complete the registration process by filling in all required details. 
Step 5: Log in using username or password. 
Step 6: Complete the application process for the scholarship.   

Terms and Conditions

Award Details

• The selected students will receive tuition fee, hostel charges and mess charges as prescribed by the institutions. 
• In addition to this, the students will also receive INR 10000 per annum for notebooks, books, and other important educational instruments. 

Documents Required

• Caste certificate
• Income certificate of the parents
• Aadhar Card
• Xerox of bank passbook 
• Marksheet of the last examination passed
• Admission letter
• Caste validity certificate
• Domicile certificate 

Important Links

• Apply online link
• Latest scholarship link