Scholarship
Central Sector Scholarship Of Top Class Education For SC Students
A central sector scheme to provide financial support to meritorious Scheduled Caste students for pursuing studies at the graduate and post-graduate levels in identified premier institutions.
About this scholarship
Central Sector Scholarship Of Top Class Education For SC Students is offered by Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India for study in India at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full tuition fee, non-refundable charges, living expenses, and book allowance, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition fee, non-refundable charges, living expenses, and book allowance. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Nationality requirements apply: Indian.
Eligibility
SC students who have secured admission in notified premier institutions and have a total family income from all sources not exceeding 8 lakhs per annum.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Nationality requirements
Indian
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
- Study destination
- India
- Eligible applicant countries
- India
- Award
- Full tuition fee, non-refundable charges, living expenses, and book allowance
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Indian
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21