Merit Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC/Min. (Class with VIth to XII)

Merit Scholarship To  SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Students  Studying In  Class –VI To XII (Rs. 2000.00 for 11th Five Year Plan and Rs. 695.00 lakh for Annual Plan 2009-10 ):- This is an  ongoing scheme.  This scheme is also being implemented by the Education Department. Objective:-   1.  To promote talent  among the SC/ST/OBC/Minorities students enabling them  to face the competitive world  in a befitting    manner  the financial  incentives in the form of merit scholarship is provided. RATES:- S.No. Name of the Scheme Unit Existing rates of scholarship (in Rs.) Revised rates w.e.f. July, 2009 (a) For scoring 55% and above but less than 60% marks in the previous exam. (i) Class VI to VIII P.A. 500 600 (ii) Class IX to XII P.A. 1350 1620 (b) For scoring 60% and above marks in the previous exam. (i) Class VI to VIII P.A. 600 720 (ii) Class IX to XII P.A. 1700 2040 ELIGIBILITY:- 1.  Students  studying in class VI  to XII in  Central Govt /Govt. of Delhi/  Aided/  Recognized/Local bodies   schools  are eligible. 2.  Family income limit is not applicable  in case of SC/ST students.  But family income should not exceed  Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum  in case of OBC and minorities students. 3.  A student is allowed to avail the scholarship either under the State Plan Scheme or Centrally Sponsored Scholarship Scheme, whichever is beneficial to him/her and should inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution by mode of a declaration”. Implementation After launch of Mission Convergence this scheme is being implemented by Education Department except in recognized public schools/ kendriya vidayalaya and schools under MCD/NDMC/DCB w.e.f. Annual Plan 2008-09.