📚 Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme – For OBC (Dhangar) Students of Goa
Small Help. Big Impact. Support for Primary & Middle School Students
“Books, bags, and uniforms shouldn’t be the reason a child skips school.”
Every school day matters — especially for young learners in Classes 5 to 8. But for many families from the Dhangar (OBC) community in Goa, even buying a pair of shoes, a school bag, or notebooks is a stretch.
To make school accessible and joyful for every child, the Government of Goa runs the Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme, which provides annual financial aid to OBC (Dhangar) students in Classes 5 to 8.
It’s not just about money — it’s about making sure that no child is left behind because of poverty.
🙋 Who Can Apply?
| ✅ Criteria | Requirement |
| Category | OBC (Dhangar) with valid caste certificate |
| Residence | Must be a resident of Goa |
| Education Level | Studying in Class 5, 6, 7, or 8 |
| School Type | Government or government-aided schools in Goa |
📌 There is no income limit for this scheme. It’s open to all Dhangar community students in these classes.
💰 What Support Do You Get?
| 📘 What It Covers | 💵 Amount Provided |
| Annual scholarship | ₹1,500 per student |
💡 This amount helps cover:
- 📚 Books & notebooks
- 🎒 School bags & stationery
- 👕 Uniforms & shoes
It’s a direct transfer to the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
🎯 Why This Scheme Matters
- 🧒 Supports children at a critical learning stage (ages 10–14)
- 👨👩👧 Helps parents with multiple school-going children
- 💡 Encourages regular attendance and participation
- 📈 Reduces school dropout in Dhangar families
“₹1,500 may not seem much, but for a family struggling to send three kids to school, it means everything.”
📄 Documents Required
To apply, keep these documents ready (clear scans, under 200 KB):
- Aadhaar Card of student
- OBC (Dhangar) Caste Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (Goa)
- Bonafide Certificate from current school
- Bank Passbook (student’s name)
- Passport-size photo
📝 How to Apply
- 🔗 Visit CM Scholarship Portal Goa
- Register / log in as a student
- Choose “Saral Vidya Sahay (OBC – Dhangar)”
- Enter student and school details
- Upload all required documents
- Submit the form and save your Application ID
✅ School will verify your application online.
📅 Expected Dates (2025–26)
| 📌 Activity | 🗓️ Tentative Schedule |
| Application Open | July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| School Verification | October 2025 |
| Amount Disbursed | November–December 2025 |
📢 ScholarSetu will publish official circular updates and reminders.
🤝 ScholarSetu — Helping Parents Apply with Ease
Parents often miss out on this benefit due to:
- Lack of internet access
- No idea about portal or deadlines
- Confusion about bank/Aadhaar details
- Mistakes in document uploads
We at ScholarSetu make this simple:
✅ Accept documents over WhatsApp
✅ Fill, verify, and submit your child’s application
✅ Ensure error-free document uploads
✅ Share confirmation and updates
💬 “You focus on your child. We’ll focus on the paperwork.”
🔚 Final Words – Let’s Not Miss This Help
🎯 If your child is studying in Class 5 to 8 and belongs to the Dhangar (OBC) community — don’t miss this ₹1,500 annual support.
🎯 Use it for their school supplies, bags, or shoes — and let them go to class with pride.
📲 Apply through ScholarSetu.in or WhatsApp us your documents to get started.
Because school should begin with confidence — not compromise.
✅ Say “next” when you’re ready for the blog on:
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State scheme – Class 9 & 10).
Here’s the next blog in the OBC scholarship series — for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (State Scheme), available on the CM Scholarship Portal Goa.
As always, it’s plagiarism-free, SEO-optimized, emotionally engaging, and student- and parent-friendly — with soft ScholarSetu promotion blended in.
📘 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.