Objectives and Institutional Purpose
Named in honor of pioneering educator and social reformer Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, this scholarship was established to dismantle financial barriers preventing girls from marginalized communities from completing secondary education.
The scheme provides direct educational stipends to eligible girl students studying in Classes 5 through 10 in recognized government, local body (Zilla Parishad/Municipal), and government-aided private schools across Maharashtra.
- Targeted Gender Support: Exclusively aimed at girl students to bridge gender disparities in secondary school retention.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Disburses financial aid directly into student or joint guardian bank accounts via Aadhaar payment bridges.
- Incentive for Attendance: Promotes regular classroom attendance and discourages early school dropouts among rural girls.
Eligibility Criteria and Category Guidelines
Eligibility under the Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme is centered on social category certification and regular academic enrollment. Girl students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT), and Special Backward Classes (SBC) are covered.
Applicants must be bonafide residents of Maharashtra studying in recognized state schools. Notably, for certain specified classes, family income ceiling restrictions are waived or relaxed by the state government to maximize female student participation.
- Class Eligibility: Covers girl students enrolled continuously in Class 5 through Class 10.
- Category Proof: Valid caste certificate issued by the competent revenue authority of Maharashtra.
- Academic Continuity: The student must pass each progressive academic standard and maintain satisfactory school attendance.
Application Flow via MahaDBT Portal
Applications for the Savitribai Phule Scholarship are submitted and tracked online through the unified MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in). School headmasters and designated institutional nodal officers assist students in submitting and verifying digital forms.
Once verified by the school administration, applications are forwarded electronically to the Taluka and District Social Welfare Officers for administrative sanction and direct digital treasury disbursement.
- Essential Documents: Student Aadhaar card, bonafide school certificate, caste certificate, bank passbook copy, and recent passport-size photograph.
- Bank Account Seeding: The student's bank savings account must be active and linked with Aadhaar to avoid DBT payment failures.
- Annual Renewal Process: Renewal applications must be logged at the start of each academic year upon promotion to the next school standard.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for the Savitribai Phule Scholarship in Maharashtra?
Girl students belonging to SC, VJNT, and SBC categories studying in Classes 5 to 10 in government or government-aided schools in Maharashtra are eligible.
How is the scholarship financial benefit disbursed?
Financial assistance is transferred directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the state MahaDBT electronic payment gateway.
Where can students apply for the Savitribai Phule Scholarship?
Eligible students can apply online through the Maharashtra Government MahaDBT portal or submit documentation through their school headmaster.
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