Maharashtra Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Education is one of the most important tools for building a brighter future, but many girls discontinue their studies due to financial difficulties and social challenges. To encourage girls to continue their education and reduce the dropout rate at the upper primary and secondary levels, the Government of Maharashtra introduced the Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme.

Under this scheme, eligible girl students belonging to the VJNT (Vimukta Jati & Nomadic Tribes), SBC (Special Backward Class), and SC categories studying in Classes 5 to 10 receive financial assistance to support their education. Girls studying in Classes 5 to 7 receive a scholarship of ₹600 per academic year, while girls studying in Classes 8 to 10 receive ₹1,000 per academic year. The scholarship can be used to meet day-to-day educational expenses such as notebooks, stationery, school uniforms, books, and other essential study-related requirements, helping families reduce the financial burden of school education.

One of the major advantages of this scheme is that there is no family income limit and no minimum marks requirement for receiving the scholarship. This allows every eligible girl student belonging to the prescribed categories to benefit from the scheme, regardless of her family's financial condition or academic performance.

Another important feature of the scheme is its school-based application process. Students and parents are not required to submit individual applications. Instead, the Headmaster or Principal of the school identifies eligible students, prepares a consolidated scholarship proposal, and submits it online through the MahaDBT Pre-Matric Portal. After the proposal is verified and approved by the concerned authorities, the scholarship amount is released to the eligible beneficiaries as per the scheme guidelines.

Through the Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme, the Government of Maharashtra aims to promote girls' education, encourage them to complete their schooling, reduce the dropout rate among socially disadvantaged communities, and provide financial support so that eligible students can continue their studies without interruption.

Objectives of the Scheme

The Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme has been introduced with the following objectives:

• To reduce the school dropout rate among VJNT (Vimukta Jati & Nomadic Tribes), SBC (Special Backward Class), and SC girl students.
• To encourage girls to continue their education from Classes 5 to 10.
• To provide financial assistance for school-related expenses.
• To promote equal educational opportunities for VJNT, SBC, and SC.
• To support girls in completing their school education without financial hardship.

Scheme Benefits

Eligible students receive the following benefits under the scheme:

• Eligible students receive the following benefits under the scheme:
• ₹60 per month (₹600 for 10 months) for girls studying in Classes 5 to 7.
• ₹100 per month (₹1,000 for 10 months) for girls studying in Classes 8 to 10.
• No family income limit for receiving the scholarship.
• No minimum marks are required.
• The scholarship helps students meet educational expenses and continue their schooling.

Eligibility Requirements

Students must satisfy the following conditions:

• The applicant must be a girl student.
• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), VJNT (Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes) or SBC (Special Backward Class) category.
• The student must be studying in Class 5 to Class 10 in a recognized school in Maharashtra.
• The attendance of the students should be more than 75 percent.
• There is no family income limit.
• There is no minimum marks requirement.

Required Documents

The school may collect the following documents while preparing the scholarship proposal:

• Aadhaar Card of the student.
• Caste Certificate.
• School Admission Record or Bonafide Certificate.
• Bank Account Details of the student.
• Passport-size Photograph.
• Any other documents required by the concerned department.

Steps to Apply

Eligible students do not need to submit an individual application for this scholarship. The application is submitted by the school on behalf of eligible students.

• Step 1: Identification of Eligible Students
  • The School Principal identifies all eligible Scheduled Caste girl students studying in Classes 5 to 10.
• Step 2: Student Information Collection
  • The school collects and verifies the required details and documents of eligible students, such as Aadhaar details, caste information, bank account details, and other necessary records.
• Step 3: Login to MahaDBT Portal
  • The School Principal logs in to the MahaDBT Pre-Matric Portal using the school's official credentials.
• Step 4: Update Student Details
  • The student's profile and required information are updated on the portal. If necessary, Aadhaar and bank details are also verified.
• Step 5: Prepare Consolidated Proposal
  • Instead of submitting separate applications for each student, the school prepares one consolidated proposal containing the details of all eligible students.
• Step 6: Submit the Proposal
  • The School Principal submits the consolidated proposal online through the MahaDBT Pre-Matric Portal.
• Step 7: Verification by the Department
  • The concerned Social Welfare Department verifies the proposal submitted by the school.
• Step 8: Scholarship Approval
  • After successful verification, the scholarship is approved for eligible students.
• Step 9: Scholarship Disbursement
  • The approved scholarship amount is transferred to the eligible beneficiaries as per the prescribed process.

Application Process After Submission

After the school submits the consolidated proposal:

• The concerned department verifies the details submitted by the school.
• If any information is missing or incorrect, the proposal may be returned for correction.
• After successful verification, the scholarship is approved.
• The scholarship amount is released to the eligible beneficiaries.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of MahaDBT portal.
• Official Portal of Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme information on the portal

Contact Information

For any queries related to the Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme, students and parents may contact the Headmaster/Principal of their respective school, as the school is responsible for submitting the scholarship proposal. They may also contact the District Social Welfare Officer, Zilla Parishad of their respective district for further assistance regarding the scheme.