The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students aims to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete the education.

Scope
1. These scholarships are available for studies in India only and the awardees are selected by the State Government/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs (i.e. the State/UT in which permanently settled or domiciled, as per the terms of domicile decided by the State).
2. This is applicable to all the students who are currently beneficiaries of the scheme as well as fresh admissions.