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Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra 2025

Awarded by Government of India

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

High/Secondary School

Funding Type

Partial Funding · INR 50 per month

Eligible Courses

Selected subjects offered by the institutions

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian nationals

Can Be Taken At

Educational institutions in Maharashtra

Provider

Government of India

Last Verified On

15 Jun 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The School Education and Sports Department of the Government of Maharashtra has launched an initiative called Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra, aimed at providing financial aid to students in Class 11 and 12. Motivating and encouraging these kids to seek higher education is the scheme's goal. For ten months, the chosen students will get an INR 50 monthly scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria for  Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra :

  • Students need to be studying in Class 11 or 12.
  • Students should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the SSC examination on the first attempt.

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form ONLINE only.

Documents:

  • SSC mark sheet
  • Class 11 mark sheet (for renewal, if applicable)

Benefits:

Students will receive INR 50 per month for ten months (Rs. 500 per Year).

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1

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of India. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra 2025 is Expired.
  • Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra 2025 is offered to High/Secondary School degree.
  • Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra 2025 is offered for Selected subjects offered by the institutions.
  • Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra 2025 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
  • Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra 2025 is offered by Government of India.
  • Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College, Maharashtra 2025 covers Partial Funding, INR 50 per month.