The Government of Goa provides the Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste (SC) students to support their higher education. This scholarship aims to assist financially disadvantaged students in pursuing academic and professional goals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Belong to Scheduled Caste: Students must belong to the Scheduled Caste category as per the list notified by the Government of India.
- Domicile of Goa: Applicants must be domiciles of the state of Goa.
- Academic Performance: Students must have passed the preceding examination (Matriculation or equivalent) with a minimum qualifying percentage.
- Course of Study: The scholarship is applicable for various courses pursued after the 10th standard, including:
- Diploma courses
- Undergraduate (Graduation) courses
- Postgraduate (Post-Graduation) courses
- Technical and professional courses
- Income Limit: There may be an income ceiling for the family of the applicant, which varies from year to year.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Financial Assistance: The scholarship provides financial assistance to cover expenses such as:
- Tuition fees
- Hostel fees
- Examination fees
- Study materials
- Other educational expenses
Application Process
- Online Application: Applications are typically submitted online through the designated portal (usually the National Scholarship Portal – NSP).
- Document Upload: Required documents, such as income certificates, caste certificates, and academic records, need to be uploaded online.
- Verification: The applications are verified by the concerned authorities at the district and state levels.
- Disbursement of Funds: Once the application is approved, the scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: [Insert Start Date from Official Notification]
- Application Last Date: [Insert Last Date from Official Notification]
Contact Information
For further information and inquiries, you can contact:
- Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa
- [Contact Address and Phone Number]
Disclaimer:
This information is for general guidance only. Please refer to the official notification issued by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures, and other details of the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students.