Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of those Engaged in Unclean & Hazardous Occupations, Maharashtra 2025-26
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About This Scholarship
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of those Engaged in Unclean & Hazardous Occupations, Maharashtra 2025-26 is a significant initiative by the Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. It aims to support students from the SC category who are studying at the pre-matric level in various government or private institutions across the state.
This scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students, including a monthly scholarship and additional benefits, to help cover their educational expenses. The support is specifically targeted at families where parents are engaged in unclean and hazardous occupations, reflecting a commitment to uplift these communities.
The application deadline for this scholarship is March 31, 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and application process carefully. For more comprehensive details and to begin the application, please refer to the official website: prematric.mahait.org.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:
• be domiciled in Maharashtra
• be studying at pre-matric level in government, government-aided, or private non-aided schools in Maharashtra
• belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) category family
• have parents working in an unclean occupation
Please note the following important points:
• Students must have passed the previous class to qualify for the scholarship.
• Students from all boards, except those attending self-financing schools, are eligible.
• There is no income limit to be eligible for this scheme, focusing solely on the nature of the parents' occupation and BPL status.
Required Documents
To successfully apply for this scholarship, applicants will need to submit the following documents:
• Domicile Certificate: Proof of residence in Maharashtra.
• Certificate of Occupation: This document should be signed by a competent authority, such as a Gram Sevak and Sarpanch, Head of Municipal Corporation, Commissioner of Corporation/Deputy Commissioner/Ward Officer, confirming that the parents are engaged in an unclean occupation.
• Self-declaration: A self-declaration statement on ₹20 stamp paper, affirming engagement in an unclean occupation.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website for the scholarship.
2. Register: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
• If you are already registered, you can log in directly using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Applicant Login: After successful registration on the official website portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button, usually located on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
4. Log In and Select Scholarship: Log in using your registered username and password. Once logged in, navigate to and select the specific 'Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of those Engaged in Unclean & Hazardous Occupations, Maharashtra 2025-26'.
5. Fill Details and Submit: Complete all necessary details in the application form, upload the required documents as specified, and finally, submit your application.