Candidates will be selected based on the student’s merit, means, and fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents/Guardians Unclean/Hazardous Occupation, Goa 2025
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Eligibility
Children/wards of parents/guardians involved in unclean and hazardous occupation
Region
Award
Up to ₹8,000 per annum
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents/Guardians Unclean/Hazardous Occupation, Goa 2025 is an initiative of the Directorate of Social Welfare (Central Schemes). This scheme financially aids the education of students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds with an aim to reduce their dropout rates. The selected students will receive a scholarship award of up to ₹8,000.
Source: cmscholarship.goa.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be studying in classes 1 to 10 on a full-time basis
- be a child/ward of parents/guardians who are manual scavengers as defined under section 2(1)(g) of the Manual Scavengers Act 2013
- be a child/ward of parents/guardians who are
- tanners and flayers
- waste pickers
- engaged in hazardous cleaning as defined in section 2(1)(d) of the Manual Scavengers Act 2013
- not hold any other educational scholarship
Benefits
Selected students will receive:-
- ₹3,500 for day scholars
- ₹8000 for hostellers in Classes 3-10
Note: An extra 10% allowance shall be given to Divyang students.
Documents
- Copy of Aadhar Card
- Attested copies of Previous Year Marksheet/Passing Certificate
- Passport size photos
- Certificate of employer
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the white colour ‘Register’ button.
Step 4: In the student registration section, click on the ‘Click here’ link for registration.
Step 5: Fill in all the details and click on the green colour ‘Register’ button to proceed with your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
Selection Criteria
Contact Details
Directorate of Social Welfare (Central Schemes)
18th June Road, Panjim - Goa
Email ID: socialwelfaregoa@rediffmail.com | Phone number: (+91) 8322232257/8322223784
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents/Guardians Unclean/Hazardous Occupation, Goa 2025?
Answer: The Directorate of Social Welfare (Central Schemes) is offering this scholarship.
Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: This scholarship awards up to ₹8,000 per year.
Question: Who can apply for the Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents/Guardians Unclean/Hazardous Occupation, Goa 2025?
Answer: Children/Wards of parents/guardians involved in unclean and hazardous occupation studying in Classes 1-10 can apply for this scholarship.
Question: What is the last day to apply for the scholarship?
Answer: The last day to apply for the scholarship is 30 September 2025.
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