About The Scholarship
The “Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to S.C. Students” in Puducherry is a commendable initiative by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department to provide financial support to Scheduled Caste students pursuing elementary and secondary education. The Award of Pre-matric Scholarship aims to ensure that Scheduled Caste students can pursue their education without facing financial hardships. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students from Class VI to Class X, promoting continuous education and preventing dropouts. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the key details of this scholarship, including its objectives, eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, required documents, and the application process.

Objectives of this scholarships
- To Provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students.
- Supporting students pursuing education from Class VI to Class X.
- To Prevent dropouts and ensure continuous education.
Full Overview Of Award of Pre-matric scholarship to S.C. students
Particulars | Details |
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Scholarships Name | Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to S.C. Students |
Covering Region | Puducherry |
Launched By | Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry |
Objective | Provide financial assistance for elementary and secondary education to Scheduled Caste students, preventing dropouts. |
Beneficiary | Scheduled Caste students studying from Class VI to Class X in Puducherry |
Scholarship Amount | – Rs 1,500 per annum per student (VI to VIII Std) – Rs 2,500 per annum per student (IX & X Std) |
Mode Of Application | Online/offline |
Last Date Of Application | 30th November 2023 |
Official Website | scholarships.gov.in |
Important Date
ScholarshipName | Application Starting Date | Application Deadline | Defective Application Verification Date | Institute Verification | DNO/SNO/MNO Verification | Guidelines |
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Award of Pre-matric scholarship to S.C. students | 30th November 2023 | 15th December 2023 | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced | Guidelines |
Eligibility criteria
- Nativity/residence in Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- Annual income of the parent/guardian should not exceed Rs 24,000/-
Scholarship Amounts & benefits
Class | Scholarship Amount |
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VI to VIII | Rs 1,500/- per annum per student |
IX & X | Rs 2,500/- per annum per student |
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
- Phone Number: (+9111)-413-2275681/ 413-2275682/ 413-2276375