{"id":15204,"date":"2026-04-21T06:29:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:32:53","slug":"government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Scholarship for 10th Class Students: Top 13 Schemes You Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In India, various <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/types-of-scholarship-in-india\/\">types of scholarships<\/a>\r\n are offered by the government to assist financially weak and deserving students to proceed with their education.<strong> Such scholarships are meant to minimise dropouts, enhance <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-equity-and-equality-in-education\/#What_is_Equality_in_Education\"><strong>equality in learning<\/strong><\/a>\r\n opportunities and motivation for outstanding performance.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These schemes are provided by <strong>central and state authorities<\/strong>, and they help students to continue with their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/basic-education-vs-higher-education\/#What_is_Higher_Education\">higher education<\/a>\r\n and meet their academic and career aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#What_are_the_Government_Scholarships_for_10th_Class_Students_Top_13\" >What are the Government Scholarships for 10th Class Students Top 13<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#1_National_Means-cum-Merit_Scholarship_NMMS\" >1. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#2_NSP_Schemes_National_Scholarship_Portal_NSP\" >2. NSP Schemes National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#3_Pre-Matric_Scholarship_for_Minority_Students\" >3. Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#4_INSPIRE_Scholarship_for_Science_Students_%E2%80%93_after_10th\" >4. INSPIRE Scholarship (for Science Students &#8211; after 10th)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#5_CBSE_Merit_Scholarship_Scheme_for_Single_Girl_Child\" >5. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#6_AICTE_Pragati_Scholarship_for_Girls_after_10th12th_pathway\" >6. AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for Girls after 10th\/12th pathway)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#7_E-Kalyan_Scholarship_State-specific\" >7. E-Kalyan Scholarship (State-specific)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#8_Vidyadhan_Scholarship_Program\" >8. Vidyadhan Scholarship Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#9_Saksham_Scholarship_Scheme\" >9. Saksham Scholarship Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#10_Ishan_Uday_Special_Scholarship_Scheme_for_North_Eastern_Region\" >10. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#11_Begum_Hazrat_Mahal_National_Scholarship_for_Minority_Girls\" >11. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Minority Girls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#12_Prime_Ministers_Special_Scholarship_Scheme_PMSSS_for_J_K_Students\" >12. Prime Minister&#8217;s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&amp;K Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#13_Pre-Matric_Scholarship_for_SCOBC_Students\" >13. Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC\/OBC Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/government-scholarship-for-10th-class-students\/#Final_Ending\" >Final Ending<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Government_Scholarships_for_10th_Class_Students_Top_13\"><\/span>What are the Government Scholarships for 10th Class Students: Top 13<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Government scholarships for 10th class are given to aid students financially and reduce the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/school-dropout-rates-in-india\/\">school dropout rate<\/a>\r\n as well as promote excellence in their studies. These are the 13 best schemes that assist students in attaining their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-learning-objectives-and-learning-outcomes\/#What_are_Learning_Objectives\">learning objectives.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_National_Means-cum-Merit_Scholarship_NMMS\"><\/span>1. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dsel.education.gov.in\/en\/scheme\/nmmss\"><strong>National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)<\/strong><\/a><strong> is a<\/strong><strong> centrally sponsored scheme<\/strong><strong> with the aim of giving support to meritorious students<\/strong> who belong to economically weak sections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The scholarship grants monetary support every year from Class 9 to Class 12<\/strong> upon scholarly achievement in Class 8. It majorly focuses on reducing levels of dropouts at the secondary level and encouraging the talented students to continue their education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_NSP_Schemes_National_Scholarship_Portal_NSP\"><\/span>2. NSP Schemes National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\"><strong>National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<\/strong><\/a><strong> is a web-based portal, which is centralised and contains a number of different schemes <\/strong>offered by the central and state governments in terms of scholarship. This portal enables students who have completed Class 10 to avail an array of post-matric scholarships, opening up the wide range of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/career-options-after-10th\/\">career options after 10th.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSP guarantees a paperless, simplified, and transparent application process. <a href=\"https:\/\/dbtbharat.gov.in\/\"><strong>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/strong><\/a><strong> means that funds are sent directly to the bank account <\/strong>of the students and thus financial assistance is disbursed punctually and safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pre-Matric_Scholarship_for_Minority_Students\"><\/span>3. Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in\/nurturing-minds\/scholarships\/school\/pre-matric-scholarship-scheme-minorities\"><strong>Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students<\/strong><\/a><strong> is provided to minority students <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-learning\/\"><strong>learning<\/strong><\/a>\r\n upto Class 10.<\/strong> Students are able to move to post-matric schemes after Class 10. The scholarship is income-based but includes the facility of tuition fees, admission fees and maintenance allowances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It aims at fostering <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/inclusive-education\/\">inclusion in education,<\/a>\r\n lowering economic pressures, and motivating the minority students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> to undertake higher education without economic considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_INSPIRE_Scholarship_for_Science_Students_%E2%80%93_after_10th\"><\/span>4. INSPIRE Scholarship (for Science Students &#8211; after 10th)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/online-inspire.gov.in\/\"><strong>INSPIRE<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Scholarship<\/strong><strong> aims to motivate talented students<\/strong> to study and get involved in science-related careers as researchers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme supports undergraduates and postgraduates in science subjects financially for students who are in the top 1% of their Class 12 board exams &#8211; one of several <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/pm-scholarship-scheme-for-12th-pass-students\/\">PM scholarship schemes for 12th pass students.<\/a>\r\n <strong>It has the goal of expanding the scientific potential and raising the research and innovation base in the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_CBSE_Merit_Scholarship_Scheme_for_Single_Girl_Child\"><\/span>5. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cbseit.in\/cbse\/2025\/sgcx\/default.aspx\">CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child<\/a> is offered to academically bright single girl students who have passed the class 10 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-examination-and-assessment\/#What_is_Examinationnbsp\">examination<\/a>\r\n in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-cbse\/\">CBSE<\/a>\r\n-affiliated schools. A detailed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-single-girl-child-scholarship\/\">CBSE single girl child scholarship<\/a>\r\n guide explains the full eligibility and process for classes 11 and 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The programme boosts <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/gender-equality-in-education\/\"><strong>gender equality in education<\/strong>,<\/a>\r\n reduces family economic burden and is effective in empowering girls since the girls receive access to good <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-secondary-education\/\">secondary education.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_AICTE_Pragati_Scholarship_for_Girls_after_10th12th_pathway\"><\/span>6. AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for Girls after 10th\/12th pathway)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicte-india.org\/schemes\/students-development-schemes\/Pragati\/General-Instructions\"><strong>AICTE Pragati Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><strong> is designed to encourage girls to take <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/technical-education\/\"><strong>technical education<\/strong>.<\/a>\r\n Though it is mostly used after Class 12 in case of diploma and degree courses, it can help those students intending to have technical education after Class 10.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition fees and other school expenses. It facilitates the participation of women in the technical sectors and<strong> <\/strong><strong>promotes equality in higher education and professional sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_E-Kalyan_Scholarship_State-specific\"><\/span>7. E-Kalyan Scholarship (State-specific)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ekalyan.cgg.gov.in\/\"><strong>E-Kalyan Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><strong> is a plan offered at the state level in certain Indian states, such as Jharkhand and Bihar.<\/strong> It provides financial assistance to the SC, ST and OBC students in the pre-matric schemes and post-matric schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful students who have passed their exams have an opportunity to receive post-matric benefits in order to pursue their higher secondary or professional education immediately after Class 10. <strong>The scheme aims to ensure equitable access to education for underprivileged communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Vidyadhan_Scholarship_Program\"><\/span>8. Vidyadhan Scholarship Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The financial aid is the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation, which has sponsored the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vidyadhan.org\/apply\"><strong>Vidyadhan Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><strong> Programme, <\/strong>which provides meritorious children with low income backgrounds after Class 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> <\/strong><strong>higher secondary students receive financial assistance<\/strong> for performance, and probably, upon graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful students are selected by the programme through screening and interviewing. It targets making sure that finances do not become a barrier for deserving students in achieving academic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Saksham_Scholarship_Scheme\"><\/span>9. Saksham Scholarship Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a programme that helps <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/online-learning-for-special-needs-students\/#What_are_Special_Needs_Students\"><strong>students with special needs<\/strong><\/a>\r\n to receive technical education, offered by AICTE. <\/strong>After finishing Class 10 and enrolling in technical courses, the meritorious students can be given a subsidy in terms of the fees and other additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan helps in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/inclusive-education\/\">inclusive learning<\/a>\r\n and equity among the learners who are differently-abled. It empowers them to enhance professional competencies, <strong>become more employable and participate in technical and tertiary education.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Ishan_Uday_Special_Scholarship_Scheme_for_North_Eastern_Region\"><\/span>10. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugc.gov.in\/\">University Grants Commission (UGC)<\/a> provides the <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/public\/schemeGuidelines\/ISHAN_UDAY_GUIDELINE.pdf\"><strong>Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme<\/strong><\/a><strong> for the students of the North Eastern Region.<\/strong> <strong>This covers 8 states: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim. <\/strong>Students who are doing an undergraduate course programme after Class 10 and 12 can have financial support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme is meant to enhance the enrollment levels of higher education in the region and create equal access to<strong> educational opportunities to decrease the disparities in access to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/pillar\/quality-education\/\"><strong>quality education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Begum_Hazrat_Mahal_National_Scholarship_for_Minority_Girls\"><\/span>11. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Minority Girls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship is offered to minority girls students, which covers classes 9 to 12, highlighting the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-girls-education\/\">importance of girls education<\/a>\r\n in marginalised communities. This scholarship is provided by the <strong>Maulana Azad Education Foundation<\/strong> under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. <strong>After the girl has passed Class 10, they can decide to provide her with financial aid to continue with their studies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarship will empower the girls, reduce instances of dropout among the minority groups and ensure that the girls go on with the school since they no longer feel constrained by the financial burden associated with families that are economically disadvantaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Prime_Ministers_Special_Scholarship_Scheme_PMSSS_for_J_K_Students\"><\/span>12. Prime Minister&#8217;s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&amp;K Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The scheme of the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desw.gov.in\/prime-ministers-scholarship-scheme-pmss\"><strong>Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)<\/strong><\/a><strong> is designed to enable students in Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong> to qualify to access tertiary education outside the Union Territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Within the undergraduate courses,<\/strong><strong> students can seek financial aid after successfully passing <\/strong><strong>Class 10 and Class 12. <\/strong>It further offers tuition and maintenance allowance in its programme that makes access to good education and national integration through education easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Pre-Matric_Scholarship_for_SCOBC_Students\"><\/span>13. Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC\/OBC Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socialjustice.gov.in\/schemes\/23\"><strong>Pre-Matric Scholarship to the SC\/OBC<\/strong><\/a><strong> students assists <\/strong><strong>financially <\/strong>weaker students of the Scheduled Castes and Other Backwards Classes who are continuing their education till 10 classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides financial assistance, <strong>in terms of fees, books, uniforms and other education expenses<\/strong>. The programme is expected to minimise dropouts, improve school attendance, and provide educational opportunities for the marginalised communities in India by engaging in specific government assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Ending\"><\/span>Final Ending<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial aid in the form of government scholarships to 10th-class students is important in that they do not make studying an impediment due to financial constraints<strong>. The schemes assist the meritorious and financially needy students <\/strong>through financial aid for their higher secondary and professional <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-education\/\">education.<\/a>\r\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government scholarships lead to academic excellence and social inclusion because they decrease the rate of dropout and increase equal opportunities &#8211; a pattern visible across <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-in-india-statistics\/\">Indias education statistics.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and students must also be updated on the eligibility requirements and application dates so that they can take full advantage of these great education-support programmes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In India, various are offered by the government to assist financially weak and deserving students to proceed with their education&#8230;. <a 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