FISCMGS
Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Girls Students
Meritorious girls from Scheduled Castes in Assam who secure 80% or above in the HSLC examination are eligible for a financial incentive of ₹5,000. This initiative aims to motivate SC students to pursue higher education and achieve parity with their peers.
States / UT: Assam
Nodal department: Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Scheme open date: 2025-07-02
Categories: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance, Financial assistance
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Incentive, Scheduled Caste, Student, Social Welfare, Merit
Details
The 'Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Girls Students' scheme, administered by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, provides financial assistance to deserving girl students from Scheduled Castes (SC). Eligibility is extended to those who have achieved 80% or higher marks in the HSLC examination. The scheme's objective is to motivate and encourage SC students to pursue higher education, thereby fostering their academic parity with the broader population through a substantial incentive. Assistance is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the stipulated eligibility criteria and the successful submission of required documentation. An incentive of ₹5,000/- will be disbursed to students as approved by the Selection Committee.
The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
A DigiLocker account is required for application. Please refer to the Application Process section for details.
Benefits
- A financial incentive of ₹5,000/- is provided
A financial incentive of ₹5,000/- is provided.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be currently enrolled as a student.
- The applicant must be female.
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 80% marks in the HSLC examination held in 2025.
- The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
Application Process
Online
The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
Signup to DigiLocker
Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Step 3: Finally, click "Submit". Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.
Signin to myScheme
Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click "Allow". You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.
Scheme Application
Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 3:**** Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Step 5: For future reference, click "Print" to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click "Ok" to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.
Helpdesk Contact Details
Email: assamdirectorateofwelfareofsc@gmail.com
Mobile Number: 8638922415
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
- https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fiscmgs
- https://directorwsc.assam.gov.in/home.php/scheme-page/%E2%80%9Cfinancial-incentive-sc-meritorious-girls-students%E2%80%9D
- https://www.digilocker.gov.in/
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digilocker.android
- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/digilocker/id1320618078
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_U5PVeYGGs
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status