Savitribai Phule Scholarship is a scholarship scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra, aimed at encouraging enrollment and reducing the dropout ratio among girls from Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Classes.
Savitribai Phule Scholarship For V.J.N.T. And S.B.C. Girl Students Studying In 5th To 7th Standard - Introduction
Savitribai Phule Scholarship is a scholarship scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme was introduced on 12 January 1996 and was further amended on 29 October 1996 to include SBC students. Its objective is to encourage enrollment and reduce the dropout ratio among girls from Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) and Special Backward Classes (SBC) studying in classes 5 to 7. Beneficiaries receive ₹60 per month, i.e., ₹600 for ten months.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a girl.
- The applicant must be a resident of the state of Maharashtra.
- The applicant must belong to Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) or Special Backward Classes (SBC) Category.
- The applicant must be studying in Class 5th to Class 7th.
- The applicant must be studying in a Government Recognized School.