About the Program
The Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award is offered by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. This prestigious award recognises and financially supports outstanding students from the Scheduled Castes who have excelled in their senior secondary (Class 12th) examinations. Selected candidates will receive an award ranging from ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 based on their rank and stream.
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What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC)
- have appeared in the regular class 12th examination from any recognised state/central board
- have secured not less than 50% marks in aggregate in the examination
- be among the top three rank holders in their respective stream and board
Note: For Class 12th, awards are distributed across four streams: Arts, Science (with Maths), Science (without Maths), and Commerce.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants are selected through the following process:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: No direct application required from students.
Step 4: The Board/Council conducting the examination automatically sends details of top-scoring SC students to Dr. Ambedkar Foundation within 15 days of result announcement.
Step 5: The Foundation processes the proposals and directly sends award amounts to selected students.
Step 6: Selected students may be invited to New Delhi for a felicitation ceremony, where travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Important Dates
The application is open throughout the year.
Benefits
The selected students will receive the following cash awards:
For Class 12th (Senior Secondary):
- First Position: ₹60,000 per stream
- Second Position: ₹50,000 per stream
- Third Position: ₹40,000 per stream
- Special Award for Top Girl Students: ₹20,000 each (for the next three highest-scoring girls in each stream)
Selection Criteria
Candidates are automatically selected based on eligibility criteria.
More Details about this Scholarship
- Awards are given to SC students only.
- There are 29 recognised Boards/Councils under this scheme.
- Award amount is sent directly to students via Account Payee Bank Draft or online transfer.
Contact Details
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
15, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Email ID: dir.daf-msje@gov.in | Contact Number: 011-2335 7625
FAQ for this Scholarship
Question: Who is offering the Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award Scheme?
Answer: Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, is offering this opportunity.
Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: The award provides cash prizes ranging from ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 for Class 12th students, with additional special awards of ₹20,000 for the top girl students in each stream.
Question: Who is eligible for the Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award Scheme?
Answer: Meritorious students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) who have secured top three positions in Class 10 or Class 12 examinations from recognised boards with a minimum 50% aggregate marks are eligible for this scheme.
Question: What is the application process?
Answer: Students do not need to apply directly. The examination boards automatically forward details of eligible top-scoring students’ names to the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation.
Question: Are girl students given special consideration?
Answer: Yes, in addition to regular awards, special awards of ₹20,000 each are given to the next three top-scoring girl students in each stream to encourage female education.
Offered by
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, is offering this opportunity.
