Pre-Matric Scholarships to the Children of Those Engaged in Occupations Involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards
This scheme provides financial assistance to help children study in school (Pre-Matric classes). It is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for all of India. Children whose parents or guardians work in difficult and unhealthy jobs like waste picking, tanning, or manual scavenging can get help to continue their education.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to pay for school education
- Support for children to continue studying in Pre-Matric classes (up to class 10)
- Helps reduce the financial burden on families in these occupations
Who Can Apply
- Age: 4–100 years
- Parent or guardian must work as a tanner, flayer, waste picker, or manual scavenger
- Child must be enrolled in Pre-Matric classes (classes 1-10)
- Available to children from all states across India
- Family income should be below the income limit set by the scheme
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. School Enrollment Certificate
- 4. Occupation Certificate
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Bank Passbook
- 7. Caste Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 4–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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