📘 Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students – Goa (Class 9 & 10)
Strengthening Students Before the Big Leap
“A little support in school builds a lifetime of confidence.”
The transition from middle school to high school can be tough — both mentally and financially. For students of the OBC (Dhangar) community in Goa, Class 9 and 10 are crucial years. They prepare for board exams, shape career paths, and test resilience.
But what if students miss school days because they can’t afford the basics — like notebooks, uniforms, or daily travel? The Government of Goa understands this and offers the Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State Scheme) through the CM Scholarship Portal.
It’s a monthly scholarship, specially designed to reduce dropouts and support students before they take the biggest academic leap of their school life.
🙋 Who Can Apply?
| ✅ Criteria | Requirement |
| Category | OBC (Dhangar) with valid caste certificate |
| Residence | Must be a resident of Goa |
| Class Level | Studying in Class 9 or 10 |
| Income Limit | Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per year |
| School Type | Government or Government-aided schools in Goa |
💰 What Do You Get?
Students receive monthly financial assistance for 10 months, plus an annual ad-hoc grant.
| 📚 Student Type | 💵 Monthly Allowance | 🎁 Ad-hoc Grant | 🗓️ Total Per Year |
| Day Scholar | ₹500/month | ₹500 | ₹5,500/year |
💡 Funds are credited directly to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
🎯 Why This Scholarship is So Important
- ✏️ Keeps students enrolled in school through critical academic years
- 💸 Helps cover basic school-related expenses
- 📉 Reduces dropout rates in OBC (Dhangar) families
- 🧑🎓 Improves board exam preparedness by easing financial stress
“It’s not just about ₹5,500 — it’s about showing a student that someone believes in their journey.”
📄 Documents Required
All documents must be scanned clearly and under 200 KB:
- Aadhaar Card
- OBC (Dhangar) Caste Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (Goa)
- Bonafide Certificate from current school
- Income Certificate (≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year)
- Previous year’s marksheet
- Bank passbook (student’s name)
- Recent photograph
📝 How to Apply
- 🔗 Visit CM Scholarship Portal Goa
- Register or log in to your student account
- Choose “Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC – Class 9 & 10”
- Fill your details carefully
- Upload documents
- Submit and save your Application ID
✅ Your school will verify your application online.
📅 Application Timeline (Expected 2025–26)
| 📌 Stage | 🗓️ Tentative Dates |
| Application Starts | July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| Verification Deadline | October 2025 |
| Scholarship Disbursal | November–December 2025 |
📢 ScholarSetu will post updates once official circulars are out.
🤝 ScholarSetu – Helping Students Stay in School
We understand that many families face:
- Issues with income or caste documents
- Missed deadlines due to lack of info
- Errors in Aadhaar-bank linking
- Upload issues (file size, format)
That’s why ScholarSetu exists:
✅ Send your documents via WhatsApp
✅ We fill & submit the form for you
✅ Get reminders, updates & full support
✅ No confusion, no stress — just results
💬 “Let your child focus on studies. We’ll handle the scholarship process.”
🔚 Final Words – Don’t Miss This Help
🎯 ₹5,500 may be small to some — but to a family that’s struggling, it could mean the ability to keep their child in school.
🎯 Apply early, apply right — and share this with other OBC (Dhangar) families who need it.
📲 Visit ScholarSetu.in to get started — or send your documents directly on WhatsApp.
Because every child deserves a chance to succeed — and it starts here.