Scholarship
SC Girl Child Literacy Incentive Amount - Class 11th(SCGCA)
Overview
About SCGCA
The SC Girl Child Literacy Incentive (Class 11) is a Government of Madhya Pradesh scheme for Scheduled Caste girl students enrolled in Class 11. It is a state-level programme that provides a cash incentive to eligible students, and it is listed under the state's School Education Department.
The purpose is specific. By putting money directly in the hands of eligible SC girls as they enter higher secondary, the scheme is meant to encourage them to continue their education and to reduce the chance of dropping out after Class 10. The benefit is cash rather than a fee concession or in-kind support, so it can offset the everyday costs that often decide whether a family keeps a daughter in school.
Eligibility is limited to Scheduled Caste girl students studying in Class 11 within Madhya Pradesh, so it does not extend to boys, to other classes, or to students in other states. Scholarship and welfare support for Scheduled Caste students in the state is administered by the Madhya Pradesh government, and anyone applying should check the current incentive amount, the required documents and the application window on the official scheme listing before they begin.
Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – SC Girl Child Literacy Incentive Amount, Class 11th · Government of Madhya Pradesh – Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare portal (SC student welfare administration)
Who runs it
Provider
Madhya Pradesh State Government
State / UT Government
School Education Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | All |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Applicant must be a scheduled Caste girl students. | |
| Applicant should have a attested photocopy of the permanent caste certificate from the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue). | |
| Applicant's father or guardian must not be an income tax payer and self-declaration. | |
| The student must be in continuous study. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Eligible SC girl students of Class 11 receive an annual financial incentive of ₹3,000/-, credited directly to their bank account
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
SCGCA – 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.