Maharashtra Scholarship 2024: Complete List, Scholarship Eligibility & Features

Maharashtra Scholarship 2024 was launched by the Maharashtra state government. There are a bunch of different scholarship schemes that are launched by the state to help the students of the state. These scholarships will provide financial assistance to the students so that they can continue their education without worrying about financial troubles. All these scholarships are launched by different departments of the state government in Maharashtra state. These scholarships will help the students to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams. All the Students who clear the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form on the official website.

About Maharashtra Scholarship 2024

To help the children who belong to financially unstable families the Maharashtra government has
launched the Maharashtra Scholarship. These scholarships will provide financial assistance
to the students so that they can continue their education. There are a bunch of different
schemes in the portal the student can choose any scholarship of his choice. Only the permanent students of Maharashtra state are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship will provide financial assistance and the financial assistance will be transferred directly to the applicant’s background.

Also Check: Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme Maharashtra

Complete List of Maharashtra Scholarship

The table below depicts the Complete List of Maharashtra Scholarship available, along with provider and application deadlines:

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC Students, Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighter, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST Students, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses, Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students in Professional Courses, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to ST Students, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program, Maharashtra	Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February
State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra	Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra	Between December and February

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants who want to apply for the Maharashtra Scholarship must fulfill the eligibility criteria put forward by the Government of Maharashtra. The eligibility criteria for Maharashtra Scholarship 2024 are as follows

S. No.	Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility
	Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students, Maharashtra	For VJNT	Students studying in a government or government-aided institution at the post-matriculation level are eligible for this scholarship. Students must have applied for admission using the CAP system. The family’s annual income should be no more than INR 8 lakh.
	Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students, Maharashtra	For SBC	Students studying in a government or government-aided institution at the post-matriculation level are eligible for the scholarship. The family’s annual income should be no more than INR 8 lakh. Students must have gone through the CAP procedure to be accepted.
	Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC Students, Maharashtra	For SBC	Students studying post-matriculation education are eligible to apply. Students who work full-time or are repeating the same class are unable to qualify for the award. For the current year, they must maintain a 75 percent attendance rate.
	Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra	For all	The scholarship is available to Alpabhudarak children or wards of registered laborers. At the undergraduate or postgraduate level, the students must have enrolled in a technical, professional, or non-professional program. Family income should not exceed INR 8 lakh per year.
	Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST Students, Maharashtra	For ST	Students who are enrolled in vocational programs are eligible to apply. They have to have passed the preceding test. The family’s annual income must be less than or equivalent to INR 2.5 lakh.
	Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen, Maharashtra	For Ex-Servicemen	This scheme is open to the wards/widows/wives of ex-servicemen. They must be attending a government or assisted college in Maharashtra.
	Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra	For all	Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree are eligible to apply. They must have applied to JNU and been accepted.
	Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra	For ST	Students engaged in vocational programs such as pharmacy, engineering, MBA, MCA, and Vaastu Shastra, among others. The family’s annual income must not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.
	Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra	For all	Postgraduate students are eligible for the scholarship. They must be enrolled in one of the following Maharashtra-based institutions: Govt. Science Institute (Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad), Govt. Vidarbha Gyan Vidnyan Science Institute (Amravati), Vasant Rao Naik Mahavidyalaya College (Nagpur), Universities, and Affiliated Colleges. They must have received at least 60% in their postgraduate studies.
	Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighter, Maharashtra	For all	This initiative is open to the wards, widows, and wives of independence fighters. They have to be studying just in Maharashtra.
	Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses, Maharashtra	For SC	Students enrolling in professional courses are eligible for the award. From all sources, the family’s annual income must be less than INR 2.5 lakh. Students must live in a hostel and be recipients of a Government of India scholarship.
	Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to ST Students, Maharashtra	For ST	Students must have completed and passed their previous exams. The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.
	Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra	For all	Only students who have finished class 10 at Government Vidyaniketan are eligible for the scholarship. They must have received 60 percent in class 10.
	Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students, Maharashtra	For OBC	Students in grades 11 through the postgraduate level are eligible to apply. The family’s annual income should be less than or equivalent to INR 8 lakh.
	Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Maharashtra	For SC	This grant is open to students who have completed class ten. They must be pursuing post-secondary education. The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 2.50 lakh.
	Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India, Maharashtra	For ST	This award is open to students who have passed the class 10 examination. They must be post-matriculated students. The family’s annual income should be less than or equivalent to INR 2.50 lakh.
	Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra	For all	Students with disabilities in grades 11 through postgraduate can apply. The percentage of people who are disabled should be at least 40%.
	Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra	For OBC	Students doing post-matriculation studies are eligible to apply. The family’s annual income should be less than INR 1 lakh.
	Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra	For SC	Students from reserved castes are eligible to apply. This scholarship has no income restrictions. Applicants must have received a score of 75 percent or above on the SSC exam and be enrolled in class 11.
	Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra	For all	Students who have been accepted into a professional or non-professional program are eligible to apply for the scholarship. They must have applied under the general admissions category. The family’s annual income should be less than INR 8 lakh.
	Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students, Maharashtra	For VJNT	Students studying post-matriculation studies are eligible to apply for this award. The family’s annual income should be less than INR 1 lakh. Students who are employed full-time or who are repeaters are ineligible to apply for the award.
	State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra	For all	Graduate students from non-agricultural universities are eligible for the award. They must be studying exclusively in Maharashtra.
	Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra	For all	Students who have finished their undergraduate studies in the arts, sciences, law, or commerce and have been accepted into a postgraduate program are eligible to apply for the award. They must obtain a minimum of 60% (for the arts, business, and law stream) and 70% (for all other streams) (for the science stream). From all sources, the family’s annual income should be less than INR 75,000. Students who work full-time or part-time are not eligible to apply.
	Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program, Maharashtra	For all	This scholarship is available to students between the ages of 21 and 26. They must have received a first-class diploma. They must have at least one year of job experience. They must be able to communicate in Marathi. They must be young people who are responsible, enterprising, and eager.
	Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra	For SC	This scholarship is open to students who have completed their SSC or equivalent matriculation. They must be enrolled in a Maharashtra-based government-approved institution. The family’s annual income should be less than INR 2,50,000.

Steps to Register for Maharashtra Scholarship 2024

Maharashtra’s government has an online scholarship application platform, the mahadbt scholarship portal, where students can apply for a variety of Maharashtra scholarships. Both UID-based and non-UID-based registrations are available to students. Applicants can follow any of the below-given methods to register for the Maharashtra Scholarship 2024

UID based registration for Maharashtra Scholarships 2024

• First of all, go to the Maharashtra website of the mahadbt

• The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
• Click on the New Applicant Registration link
• A new page will open on the screen
• Click on the Yes option to proceed further
• Now, enter your Aadhaar number
• Once you enter your Aadhaar number, you need to validate your Aadhaar details  by any one of the following options:
  • using OTP (through a linked mobile number)
  • using biometrics (if the mobile number is not linked with Aadhaar)
• After your Aadhaar details are successfully validated, the registration form will open on the screen
• Now fill in the form with all the required details
• After that create your login details like your username and password
• Now, validate your registered email ID and mobile number through OTP for successful registration
• Finally, click on the Register button to complete the registration

Non-UID based registration for Maharashtra Scholarships

• First of all, go to the official website of the mahadbt
• The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
• Click on the New Applicant Registration link
• A new page will open on the screen
• Click on the No option to proceed further
• Now, register either by using the Aadhaar enrolment ID or by knowing the current status of your Aadhaar number.
• Now fill in the form with all the required details
• Upload all the required documents
• Now, validate your registered email ID and mobile number through OTP for successful registration
• After that create your login details like your username and password
• Finally, click on the Register button to complete the registration

Steps to Login on the Portal 

Applicants need to follow the below-given steps to Login into the Portal 

• First of all, go to the official website of the mahadbt
• The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
• Click on the Login Button
• Once you will click on the Login button, the login page will open on the screen
• Now, enter your registered User Name and the Password
• After that enter the captcha code
• Finally, click on the login button to get logged in to your registered account.

Steps to Apply for Maharashtra Scholarships 2024 Online

After the successful registration, the applicant needs to log in with their registered Login Id and Password to proceed further.

• Once the applicant is logged in, the dashboard of your registered account will open on your screen.
• Now, click on the Profile option to update your profile
• You will receive a list of recommended qualifying scholarship schemes if your profile is 100 percent complete.
• Choose the scholarship for which you want to apply.
• After that, click on the “Apply” button
• Once you will click on the link, an application form will open on the screen
• Now, fill in the form with all the required details like Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Address, etc
• After that upload all the required documents
• Now, review and recheck the application form to avoid any mistakes
• Finally, click on the Submit button to complete the application process

Steps to check the Maharashtra Scholarships Application Status

• Applicants can check the status of their scholarship application after submitting it successfully by clicking on “Applied Schemes.”
• If your application is being reviewed, it will appear under the heading “Under Review Applications.”
• Your application will appear under the heading “Approved Applications” if it has been approved. If your application is rejected, it will be visible under the head of “Rejected Applications”.

Steps to Apply for Maharashtra Scholarships Offline

Applicants need to follow the below-given steps to apply for the Maharashtra Scholarships 2024 Offline

• To obtain a scholarship application form, contact the department, school, college, or institution that provides the scholarship.
• Complete the needed fields and attach all necessary documents.
• Complete the application and submit it to the appropriate department, institution, school, or college.
• Note: To have a clear picture of how to apply for a scholarship, consult the particular scholarship application method (in the case of an offline application).

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