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PM YASASVI Scheme
- 28 Jan 2025
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment addressed student beneficiaries of the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) scheme on Republic Day 2025.
- PM-YASASVI Scheme:
- About: Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, it provides financial aid for quality education to marginalized students.
- Eligibility: It is open to OBC, Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and DNT students with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum.
- Sub-Schemes: It is an umbrella scheme consisting of sub-schemes like:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship: Rs. 4,000 annual academic allowance to families with income below Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Post-Matric Scholarship: Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 20,000 depending on the course category.
- College Education: Top college students get full financial support, including tuition, living expenses, and education materials.
- Hostels: Accommodation facility near government schools and institutions.
- Other Similar Schemes: National Scholarships for Disabled Students, INSPIRE Scholarship, Maulana Azad National Fellowship.
Read More: Scholarship Schemes in India
