Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship

The "Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship" scheme was launched by Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, specifically designed to encourage Scheduled Caste (SC) students to pursue higher secondary education. The scholarship aims to enhance the educational standards and competitiveness of SC students by providing financial assistance to those who excel in their Class 10th examinations and are admitted to Class 11th in recognized junior colleges or colleges.

Scholarship Rate:

• Class 11th: ₹300/- per month.
• Class 12th: ₹300/- per month.

Duration:

• Ten months

Note: Totaling ₹3,000 per academic year.

1. The boy/girl should belong Scheduled Caste.
2. The applicant should be studying in classes 11th and 12th in Junior Colleges and Colleges.
3. The applicant should have passed the Class 10th examination with 75% or more marks.
4. Backward-class students who have been admitted to class 11th in the junior college/college are eligible for this scholarship.

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Application Process:

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the respective junior college or college and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Principal of the respective junior college or college.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Principal of the respective junior college or college to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Proposal Submission by Principals:

• Principals of recognized junior colleges and colleges should submit a compiled list of eligible students to the Special District Social Welfare Officer by the end of June each year.