Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an initiative of the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC) students of Class 11 and 12. Selected students will receive ₹300 per month for 10 months.
be an Indian national
be a domicile of Maharashtra
belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
be studying in Class 11 and 12 in a recognised school/institution
have secured 75% or above marks in Class 10
Under this scheme, selected candidates will receive financial assistance of ₹300 per month for 10 months, for a total of two years.
Note:- This scholarship is in addition to the GOI scholarship and freeship.