Scholarship
Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools(Msvss)
Overview
About Msvss
The Meritorious Scholarships to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Secondary Schools is a state scholarship in Maharashtra, run by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department. It supports students from the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) and Special Backward Class (SBC) communities who are enrolled in secondary school.
The scheme is a merit award. It goes to VJNT and SBC students in the secondary standards who ranked first or second among backward-class students in the previous year's examination.
The award is administered at the district level by the District Social Welfare Officer of the Zilla Parishad. Selection is based on rank, so eligible students do not have to submit a separate application.
Sources: Commissionerate of Social Welfare, Maharashtra - Scholarship for Students in Secondary Schools · myScheme - Meritorious Scholarships to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Secondary Schools
Who runs it
Provider
Maharashtra State Government
State / UT Government
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | In Kind |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Students who secured more than 50 percent marks in the previous year’s annual examination and stood first or second in the class. | |
| He should belong to VJNT / SBC category. | |
| He should be studying in 5th to 10th standard. | |
| There is no income limit for this scholarship. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- The students will get ₹ 200/- for 5th to 7th standard per annum.
- The students will get ₹ 400/- for 8th to 10th standard per annum.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
Msvss – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.