About Award of opportunity cost to parents of S.C. girl students Scholarship
“Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of S.C. Girl Students” is a supportive initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, aiming to financially assist Scheduled Caste (S.C.) parents in Puducherry. The program focuses on encouraging SC parents to send their daughters to school instead of engaging them in menial labor for the family’s livelihood. Let’s explore the details of this significant opportunity.

Objectives of this scholarships
- To Financially assist SC parents in State of Puducherry.
- To Encourage education for SC girl students from Class VI to XII.
- To Mitigate the need for daughters to contribute to family income through menial labor.
Full Overview Of This Scholarship
Particulars | Details |
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Scholarships Name | Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of S.C. Girl Students |
Covering Region | Puducherry |
Launched By | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India |
Objective | Financially assist S.C. parents for educating their daughters, enabling them to pursue education without engaging in menial labor. |
Beneficiary | S.C. Girl Students in Puducherry, Classes VI to XII |
Scholarship Amount | Rs 3,000 per academic year for each daughter studying in classes VI to XII |
Mode Of Application | Online |
Last Date Of Application | 15th December 2023 |
Official Website | https://scholarships.gov.in/ |
Important Date
To be Updated | Application Starting Date | Application Deadline | Defective Application Verification Date | Institute Verification | DNO/SNO/MNO Verification | Guidelines |
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Award of opportunity cost to parents of S.C. girl students | 30th November 2023 | 15th December 2023 | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced | Guidelines |
Eligibility criteria
- To Be a girl student belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- Students promoted to the next higher class
- Study in Class 6 to 10 at a recognized institution.
- Annual income of parents not exceeding Rs 24,000/-
Scholarship Amounts & benefits
Class | Academic Year | Scholarship Amount |
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6 to 10 | Per Year | Rs 3,000 |
Required Documents
- Proof of identity
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Residence-cum-nativity certificate issued by the competent authority
How to apply
- Visit the official National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in.

- Select Puducherry under State Schemes.

- Click on “Opportunity Cost to Parents of SC Girl Students.”

- Log in or register.
- Complete the application, providing necessary details and uploading required documents.
- Submit the application to the Head of the Institution/School.
Contact Details:
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment,
- Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry, Kamaraj Salai, Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 605009
- Email: info@opportunitycostscholarship.org