CBSE Merit Scholarship for SC/ST Students
by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Rs. 12,000 per year
CBSE Merit Scholarship for SC/ST Students is a scholarship by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students in Grade 10 to 12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Grade 10 to 12
Fee
Free
Duration
Annual scholarship for the duration of continuing education, renewable each year
Format
Individual
Time needed
Continuous enrolment with sustained academic performance
About this opportunity
The CBSE Merit Scholarship for SC/ST Students is a merit-based scholarship offered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to support meritorious students from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. The scheme recognises academic excellence and aims to encourage SC and ST students to pursue higher education with financial support.
The scholarship is awarded to students who have scored 85 per cent or more in CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 board examinations and are continuing in a CBSE-affiliated school for Class 11 to 12 or pursuing undergraduate education. A total of 50 scholarships are awarded each year for both Class 10 and Class 12 students, with 33 reserved for SC and 17 for ST candidates in each category.
The scholarship amount is Rs. 12,000 per year payable for the entire duration of the scholarship to support educational expenses. Selected students must continue meeting academic performance criteria for renewal each year. Schools nominate eligible students through the CBSE scholarship portal with required documents including caste certificate, marksheets, Aadhaar, and bank passbook.
Disbursement is via direct bank transfer through the CBSE scholarship management system. The scholarship recognises both academic merit and the need to support SC and ST students in continuing education at CBSE-affiliated institutions.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 10 to 12
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Indian nationality
- Belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category with valid certificate
- Passed CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 with at least 85 per cent marks
- Continuing in a CBSE-affiliated school or recognised UG institution
Open to Indian SC and ST students who scored 85 per cent or more in CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 board examinations and are continuing in a CBSE-affiliated school for Class 11 to 12 or pursuing undergraduate education. A total of 50 scholarships are awarded each year (33 SC + 17 ST per category).
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Rewards and recognition
Award
Rs. 12,000 per year
Annual scholarship of Rs. 12,000 disbursed via direct bank transfer to support educational expenses for the duration of continuing education.
Certificate
CBSE Merit Recognition
Recognition by the Central Board of Secondary Education for SC and ST academic excellence in Class 10 or Class 12 board examinations.
Recognition
National board recognition
How to apply
- 1School identifies eligible SC and ST students who scored 85 per cent or more in Class 10 or 12
- 2School nominates the students through the CBSE scholarship portal at cbse.gov.in
- 3Eligible students submit required documents including caste certificate, marksheets, Aadhaar, and bank passbook
- 4CBSE verifies nominations and selects scholarship recipients per category quotas
- 5Selected students receive scholarship via direct bank transfer
What it covers
- Rs. 12,000 per year direct bank transfer
- 33 scholarships for SC and 17 for ST each cycle (Class 10 and Class 12)
Fees & financial support
Fee details
No application fee for the scholarship.
Financial support
The scheme itself is the merit scholarship of Rs. 12,000 per year for SC and ST students.
Frequently asked questions
Is CBSE Merit Scholarship for SC/ST Students free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in CBSE Merit Scholarship for SC/ST Students?
Students in Grade 10 to 12.
What will my child gain from CBSE Merit Scholarship for SC/ST Students?
Rs. 12,000 per year scholarship for SC and ST students. 50 scholarships awarded each cycle (33 SC + 17 ST). Recognition for academic excellence in CBSE Class 10 or Class 12. Renewable for the duration of continuing education. Direct bank transfer disbursement.
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