Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa
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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa in Goa
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa in Goa
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children whose parents belong to Other Disadvantaged Categories, supporting their education at pre-matric level. This initiative seeks to enhance student participation & reduce dropout rates, particularly during the transition from primary to upper
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a student.
The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
The applicant’s parents/guardians should be engaged in an unclean or hazardous occupation.
The student should be studying in Class I to X on a full-time basis.
Scholarship will be admissible to the children/wards of parents/guardians who, irrespective of their caste/religion belong to one of the following categories:
- Persons who are Manual Scavengers as defined under section 2(I) (g) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013
- Tanners & Flayers;
- Waste pickers and
- Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning as defined in Section 2(1) (d) of [Manual Scavengers Act 2013](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/8868/1/a2013-25msact.pdf). For the purpose of classification in this category, the eligible candidates will be required to submit a certificate from District Social Welfare officer/ identified officer of Local body/ Civic Agency/any such authority as designated by the State Government.
There is no family income ceiling under this component of the Scheme.
A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other educational scholarship for the purpose of studying in class I to X. If awarded any other educational scholarship for studying in classes I to X, the students can avail of either of the two scholarships as per his/her choice and should inform the awarding authority to the Head of the Institution about the option made.
Benefits
Assistance:
With effect from 2022-23, the students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
Day Scholar: ₹3,500/- per annum
Hosteller: ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of Aadhar Card |
| 2 | Passport size photographs |
| 3 | Certificate from the employer |
| 4 | Attested copies of Bank Passbook |
| 5 | Copy of Marksheet |
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective is to provide financial assistance to children of disadvantaged parents engaged in unclean and hazardous occupations, to improve their participation in education and reduce drop-out rates, especially from primary to secondary levels.