🏆 Merit-Based Award for OBC (Dhangar) Students – Goa
Celebrating the Achievers. Encouraging the Rest.
“Hard work deserves more than just marks — it deserves recognition.”
For many OBC (Dhangar) students in Goa, passing the SSC (10th) or HSSC (12th) board exams is a proud moment — often the result of struggle, sleepless nights, and family sacrifices. But what comes after?
To motivate young achievers and reduce dropouts after school, the Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa, offers the Merit-Based Award for OBC (Dhangar) Students. This one-time financial reward encourages students to continue their studies — and gives their families a reason to cheer even louder.
🙋 Who Can Apply?
You are eligible if:
| ✅ Criteria | Requirement |
| Category | Belong to OBC (Dhangar) community (valid caste certificate) |
| Residence | Domicile of Goa |
| Educational Level | Passed Class 10 (SSC) or Class 12 (HSSC) from a recognized Goa board |
| Year of Passing | Most recent academic year |
| Income Limit | No income cap — open to all deserving Dhangar students |
📌 This is a one-time award — given only in the year the student passes SSC or HSSC.
💰 How Much Will You Receive?
The scholarship is a cash award based on the student’s marks:
| 🎯 Marks Secured (in %) | 🏅 Award Amount |
| 60% – 74.99% | ₹5,000 |
| 75% – 89.99% | ₹10,000 |
| 90% and above | ₹15,000 |
| Top 5 Rankers (State) | ₹20,000 bonus |
💡 Even if you scored 60%, you still qualify — it’s not just for toppers.
🎯 Why It Matters
- 🥇 Encourages Dhangar students to aim higher in board exams
- 🧑🎓 Reduces financial pressure during transition to higher education
- 👨👩👧 Motivates siblings, peers, and neighbors to take studies seriously
- 📈 Helps cover early costs of college, diploma, or entrance coaching
“This award tells you: your hard work is seen. It matters. Keep going.”
📄 Documents Required
Before applying, make sure you have:
- Aadhaar Card
- OBC (Dhangar) Caste Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (Goa)
- Marksheet of Class 10 or 12 (as applicable)
- Bonafide Certificate (if applying through a school/college)
- Recent passport-size photo
- Bank passbook (student’s name)
📌 Scan documents in JPG or PDF format under 200 KB.
📝 How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- 🌐 Go to CM Scholarship Portal Goa
- Register as a student or log in
- Select: Merit-Based Award for OBC (Dhangar) Students
- Fill out your basic info and upload documents
- Submit the form and save your Application ID
✅ The department verifies your marks and transfers the award via DBT.
📅 Application Dates (Expected for 2025–26)
| 📌 Activity | 🗓️ Tentative Date |
| Applications Open | July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| Verification & Approval | October 2025 |
| Award Disbursement | November–December 2025 |
📢 ScholarSetu will update you with circulars as soon as the portal opens.
🤝 ScholarSetu – Helping You Claim What You’ve Earned
Many eligible students don’t apply because:
- They miss the deadline
- They upload the wrong marksheet
- They don’t know the portal steps
- Their caste or domicile certificate is unclear
That’s where ScholarSetu comes in:
✅ WhatsApp-based document support
✅ Deadline alerts and eligibility checks
✅ Full application handled for you
✅ No stress — just success
💬 “You passed your exam. Let us help you pass this last step — and get rewarded.”
🔚 Final Words – Don’t Miss Out on What You Deserve
🎯 If you passed Class 10 or 12 and belong to the Dhangar community — apply now
🎯 Use this money for college admission, coaching, or buying a laptop
🎯 Let this award be your next step — not your last one
📲 Apply with us at ScholarSetu.in — or just WhatsApp your documents to begin.
🎉 You’ve earned it. Let’s claim it together.