Candidates will be selected based on merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

SC Students of Class 9 and 10
India
A consolidated academic allowance up to ₹7,000 per annum and an extra allowance for disabled students
31-Mar-2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 & 10), Delhi 2025-26 is an opportunity provided by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of NCT of Delhi to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are studying in Class 9 and 10. The key objective of the scholarship is to minimise the incidence of dropout among the SC category of students in the transition from elementary to the secondary stage. The selected students will receive a consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹7,000 per annum and an extra allowance for disabled students.
Source: scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
The students will receive a consolidated academic allowance as follows:-
| Particulars | Scholarship (per month) | Book and Adhoc Grant (per annum) |
| Day Scholar | ₹225 | ₹750 |
| Hosteller | ₹525 | ₹1,000 |
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Apply Services' and click on it.
Step 4: Now. click on the 'Register' button, select the Aadhaar card for the document type, enter the Aadhaar number and captcha code.
Step 5: Tick the checkbox and click on the 'Continue' button to register.
Step 6: After successful registration, log in using the credentials (user ID, password, and captcha code).
Step 7: Select the scholarship scheme and fill in the relevant details.
Step 8: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and click on the 'Submit' button.
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Candidates will be selected based on merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities
B-Block, 2nd Floor
Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estate
New Delhi-110002
Phone Number: (011) 23379512
Question: Are all pre-matric students eligible for this scholarship?
Answer: Only students who are studying in Classes 9 and 10 are eligible to receive this scholarship.
Question: Is there a merit requirement for this scholarship?
Answer: There is no specific/minimum merit requirement for this scholarship. However, strong academic performance is preferred while shortlisting candidates.
Question: How will the students receive the award?
Answer: The award will be disbursed into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the student through the Direct Benefit Transfer method.
Question: Is this scholarship renewable?
Answer: The scholarship is renewable until the student passes Class 10, subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% annual attendance.