EBC Scholarship: When and Where to Apply?

The EBC Scholarship 2023 is also known as the Economically Backward Class Scholarship Scheme. It is a Maharashtra Government initiative designed to help students financially from the EBC category to finish their studies. Fee concessions of up to 100% are available under this initiative for UG, PG, and diploma courses in engineering, medicine, agriculture, and other areas. Only students from economically backward classes are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

The simplest way to apply for this scholarship is to first check the criteria for eligibility and make sure you meet the requirements. Only then your application will be accepted, and you will be able to continue receiving your scholarship. That’s why, we have brought you a dedicated article on the EBC Scholarship. This will help you get all the required information to avail the benefits of this program easily and efficiently.

Key Details

The EBC certificate or Completely Economically Backward Classes Certificate is provided by the Maharashtra government to give higher education to children from economically deprived families.

The term ‘EBC’ refers not only to families living below the poverty level but also to those whose yearly income is less than double the poverty line.

Information and Status of the Scholarship

Scholarship Name	Open Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Students
Scholarship Provider	Maharashtra Government
Where to Apply	Online Process and Link: EBC Scholarship
Objective	To give financial help to eligible studentsBeneficiaries.
Beneficiariesprogram	Economically backward students.

Scholarships Types, Eligibility Criteria, and Online Application Status

Scholarship Types	Aim	Criteria
Scholarship for Handicapped Students in Maharashtra	Providing financial help to handicapped students pursuing technical education.	To be eligible, candidates must belong to the Economically Backward Class (EBC). Applicants must be Maharashtra residents. Applicants from the Karnataka border can also apply. The applicant’s bank account must be linked to his or her AADHAAR card. It is required that applicants have not applied for any other scholarships for the current year. Candidates must have enrolled in the Common Admission Process (CAP). There is no minimum percentage requirement in the previous class for applicants from families with an annual income of less than 2.5 lakhs. A minimum percentage of 50% in the previous class is necessary for applicants from families with an annual income of more than INR 2.5 lakhs but less than INR 8 lakhs.
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna	A scholarship program for economically backward students.	Same as above
Rajshri Sahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship (MaharashtraRecognizing	Recognizing and helping deserving students from low-income families.	Same as above
Rajshri Sahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for SC Students (Maharashtra)	Assisting students from Scheduled Castes who have excelled academically.	Same as above
Professional Training Allowance and Hostel Subsistence Support	Financial assistance and hostel accommodations are provided to students enrolled in professional training programs.	Same as above
Tuition and Examination Fee Waiver for VJNT (Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes) SBC Students	Giving financial assistance to students from the Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Classes by covering tuition and examination fees.	Same as above
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna	Scholarships are available under this system are for those who are economically disadvantaged. Students who have enrolled in Professional courses offered by the Directorate of Art Government /Non-government aided/Partially Aided -Unaided/Permanent Unaided College and Non-Agricultural Universities and Sub-Centers (Excluding Private Universities / Self-financed Private Universities).	Same as above
Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for the students belonging to socially and educationally backward class and Open Category (Economically weaker section) students	Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for Students from the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes and the Open Category (Economically Weaker Section) who are admitted to seats under the PPP plan through the Centralised Admission Process in Government ITIs and Private ITIain. They will only be eligible for Fee Reimbursement if they meet the Scheme Criteria.	same as above
Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students	For the Open Merit Scholarships for EBC students, the Maharashtra government’s School Education Department is accepting applications from boys only enrolled in Classes 11 and 12. The primary goal of the scholarship is to assist in making higher education accessible to individuals from economically backward classes.	Same as above

Benefits of Scholarship

The Maharashtra Government offers the following benefits under the Open Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Students.

1. Every month for ten months, all hostler girls would get INR 160. As a result, the total amount granted is INR 1,600.

2. For ten months, all female day scholars would get INR 100. As a result, the total amount granted is INR 1,000.

3. Every month for ten months, all hostel boys would receive INR 140. As a result, the total amount granted is INR 1,400.

4. For ten months, all male day scholars would get INR 80. As a result, the total amount granted is INR 800. 

The benefits of the scholarship differ from one another. As the Maharashtra government offers many Economically Backward Class Scholarships, the benefits provided by each scheme vary. 

Online Application Status

The Maharashtra government’s Economically Backward Class Scholarship is given to applicants who meet the criteria set out by the department offering the scholarship.

The application window for the EBC Scholarship was available until May 2023. While the deadline for applying for the scholarship has passed you can still apply for it as soon as the application process reopens. Every year, the application process for the EBC Scholarship begins in May. Candidates can apply on the given link for the scholarship.

Apply online: EBC Scholarship

Documents Required for the Scholarship

Students must attach important documents in support of their application while applying for an EBC scholarship through the portal. Before starting the application process you should have scan copies of all the supporting documents given below :

1. Domicile certificate
2. Declaration certificate (Undertaking of Parents/Guardian about the number of children/beneficiaries)
3. Copy of Fee certificate
4. Copy of Leaving certificate
5. Death certificate of Father/Mother if not alive (If applicable)
6. Common Admission Process (CAP) allotment letter
7. Copy of bank passbook or cancelled cheque
8. All previous mark sheets (From class 10th to the last exam appeared for)
9. Gap affidavit on stamp paper (In the case of Gap in the previous year)
10. Certified Income Certificate attested by Tahsildar
11. AADHAAR card copy
12. Attendance certificate

How to register for this Scholarship (Step wise Application process)

Step 1: Candidate Registration

1. Candidates have to go through the Official portal: EBC Scholarship

2. Click on the right-hand side POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP.

3. After clicking on Post matric scholarship, Candidates have to click on NEW APPLICATION REGISTRATION.

4. Then Register yourself by filling all the details and verifying your Email id and Number

Step 2: Verifying your Candidate Login

1. After completing the registration process, candidates have to log in through the online portal by logging in with their credentials.

2. Click on login here.

3. After logging in with Credentials, candidate have to validate their AADHAR.

4. Click on I AGREE to validate.

Step 3: Application Form

1. Fill all the basic details and upload all the documents.

2. Before submitting Recheck all the columns then submit the form and save it for future reference.

How to check the status of your Scholarship?

Step 1: Go to EBC Scholarship portal to check the EBC scholarship status.

Step 2: Click on ‘ Login’ and log in with your credentials.

Step 3: On the left-hand side of the page, Options are given like Profile, My applied scheme, My cancelled scheme, and so on.

There you can check the status of your Application form.

Conclusion

The EBC Scholarship is more than just financial assistance as it is an opportunity to accomplish goals to build a brighter future. This program by the Maharashtra government is a ray of hope for many deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. So, embrace the chance, apply for the EBC Scholarship, and take a step towards a more secure future. Remember that every educational path is unique and this could represent the beginning of yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is an AADHAAR card necessary in order to apply for the Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes?

Ans. Absolutely, as the application procedure requires AADHAAR identification, the candidates must have their cards while applying for the scholarship.

Q2. Who is qualified to receive an EBC scholarship?

Ans. Candidates from households with a specified annual income criterion and who fulfill specific academic standards are typically eligible. Candidates might also need to be residents of the state in which they are applying.

Q3. Are EBC scholarships available to EWS students?

Ans. No, the EBC Scheme is only open to applicants who have been admitted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

Q4. Describe EBC Concession.

Ans. A scholarship that pays for the whole cost of tuition is a welcome sight in the era of exorbitant educational expenses. For Maharashtra students who are having difficulty affording their education, the EBC Scholarship Scheme 2023–24 is an easy relief. Students can more easily support an education thanks to the EBC scholarship system, which offers fee concessions of up to 100% for UG, PG, and diploma-level courses.

Q5. What is the difference between OBC and EBC?

Ans. The term “economically backward classes” (EBC) refers to a segment of persons whose family income is less than Rs. 8 lakh annually. These people do not come under the categories of Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or Scheduled Castes (SC).