The Savitribai Phule Scholarship provides financial aid to VJNT, SBC, and SC girls in grades 5-10. Headmasters manage the application process directly.
The Savitribai Phule Scholarship is a government initiative in Maharashtra designed to support girl students from specific communities, including Vimukta Jati Nomadic Tribes (VJNT), Special Backward Classes (SBC), and Scheduled Castes (SC). Administered by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, this scheme targets girls enrolled in grades 5 through 10.
Objectives of the Scheme
The primary goal of the Savitribai Phule Scholarship is to boost school enrollment and retention among girls from VJNT and SBC backgrounds. Originally, the program covered students in standard 5th to 7th. However, starting from the 2003-04 academic year, the government expanded the coverage to include girls in standard 8th to 10th.
This financial aid is crucial for families with limited income, ensuring that girls from these reserved categories can continue their schooling without financial barriers.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- The student must be a girl belonging to the VJNT or SBC category.
- She must be currently enrolled in classes 5th through 10th at a recognized school.
- There are no restrictions regarding family income or minimum marks obtained.
Financial Benefits
The scheme offers monthly financial assistance for a duration of 10 months per academic year:
- Class 5 to 7: Eligible girls receive INR 60 per month.
- Class 8 to 10: Eligible girls receive INR 100 per month.
Application Procedure
The application process is entirely paperless for the beneficiaries. Students or parents do not need to submit individual applications. Instead, the responsibility lies with the school administration:
- For Classes 5 to 7: The School Headmaster compiles a list of eligible VJNT and SBC students and submits it to the District Social Welfare Officer at the Zilla Parishad for approval.
- For Classes 8 to 10: The Headmaster sends the list of eligible students to the district’s Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare for sanctioning.
Required Documents
To facilitate the grant, the school authority must submit the following documents to the relevant government officers:
- Mark sheet from the previous academic year.
- Valid Caste Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Copy of the Bank Passbook.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the scheme, students or guardians can reach out to the following:
- Standard 5th to 7th: Contact the School Headmaster or the District Social Welfare Officer (Zilla Parishad).
- Standard 8th to 10th: Contact the School Headmaster or the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare in the respective district.
