Guide to Scholarships for Girl Students in Maharashtra After 10th (Open Category)

 

If you're a girl student in Maharashtra, recently passed 10th standard, and belong to the open category, possibly a minority community (e.g., Jain, Muslim, Sikh, etc.), and come from a low-income family, there are multiple scholarship schemes and financial assistance programs available to help you pursue further education like 11th, 12th, diploma, or junior college. This blog offers a complete breakdown of your options in 2025.

📅 Who Can Benefit?

  • Female students

  • Passed 10th standard (SSC Board or equivalent)

  • From Maharashtra state (domicile)

  • From Open Category or Minority (Jain, Muslim, Christian, etc.)

  • Family income generally ≤ ₹8 lakh/year

🏦 Government Scholarships Available

1. Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (Govt. of India)

  • Eligibility: Minority girl students (Jain, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, etc.)

  • Income Limit: ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year

  • Course Level: 11th, 12th, diploma, and more

  • Benefit: Tuition + exam fees + maintenance allowance (~₹2,000–₹6,000/year)

  • Application: Apply on MahaDBT

2. State Minority Scholarship Part II (DTE/School Education Dept.)

  • Eligibility: Jain or other minority students continuing studies post-10th

  • Income Limit: ≤ ₹8 lakh/year

  • Benefit: Up to ₹25,000/year tuition support (exact depends on course)

  • Application: Apply via MahaDBT Minority Section

3. EBC Scholarship (Junior College/Diploma Courses)

  • Eligibility: Open category students with income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year

  • Benefit: 50% tuition + exam fee reimbursement

  • Course Level: 11th, 12th, and diploma (Polytechnic, etc.)

  • Application: Apply via MahaDBT EBC Section

4. Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (Girls Hostel Scheme)

  • Eligibility: Students from rural areas or far from home

  • Benefit: Up to ₹30,000/year for girls in hostel/private accommodation

  • Applies to: Diploma, Professional Courses, Degree Colleges

  • Application: Apply via MahaDBT Hostel Scheme

5. Savitribai Phule Scholarship for Girls (SC/ST students)

  • Eligibility: Girl students belonging to SC/ST categories

  • Benefit: Monthly allowance for education continuation post-10th

  • Application: Apply via MahaDBT or contact School Education Department

6. Government of Maharashtra Open Merit Scholarship for Junior College Girls

  • Eligibility: Girls who scored 85% or above in SSC

  • Course Level: 11th and 12th (Junior College)

  • Benefit: Monthly stipend for 2 years (usually ₹80 per month)

  • Application: Apply on MahaDBT Open Merit Scheme

7. Balika Samriddhi Yojana

🎁 Trust & Private Scholarships for Girls

8. Tata Housing Scholarship for Meritorious Girl Students

  • Eligibility: Girl students entering diploma or engineering streams (after 10th)

  • Benefit: Up to ₹60,000/year

  • Note: Preference to Civil Engineering / Architecture fields

  • Application: Check CSR details here

9. Lila Poonawalla Foundation Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Girls pursuing diploma or higher secondary (science/tech)

  • Income Limit: ≤ ₹3.5 lakh/year

  • Benefit: Financial aid + soft skills training + mentoring

  • Location Preference: Pune, Nagpur, Amaravati

  • Application: https://www.lilapoonawallafoundation.com

10. Santoor Women’s Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Girls from underprivileged backgrounds (after 10th/12th)

  • States Covered: Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, Telangana

  • Benefit: Up to ₹24,000/year for full 3-4 year degree

  • Application: https://www.santoorscholarships.com

🔢 Documents You’ll Need

  • 10th mark sheet

  • Domicile certificate (Maharashtra)

  • Income certificate (latest year)

  • Minority certificate (if applicable)

  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

  • Aadhaar card

  • Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)

  • College/school admission proof

  • Passport-sized photo

🏋️ Summary Table

Scholarship NameCategoryIncome LimitCourse LevelBenefit
Post-Matric MinorityMinority₹2.5 L11th onwardsTuition + hostel + allowance
Minority Part IIMinority₹8 L11th/DiplomaUp to ₹25,000/year
EBC ScholarshipOpen₹8 L11th/Diploma50% tuition/exam fee
Dr. Punjabrao HostelAll₹8 LDiploma+₹30,000/year
Savitribai Phule SchemeSC/STNAAfter 10thMonthly allowance
Open Merit ScholarshipOpen (85%+)NAJunior CollegeMonthly stipend (up to ₹80/month)
Balika Samriddhi YojanaBPL familiesNASchool/JuniorCash incentive + educational aid
Tata Housing (Girls)All₹5 LDiploma/UG₹60,000/year
Lila PoonawallaAll₹3.5 LDiploma/11thVariable + mentoring
SantoorUnderprivilegedNADegree (after 12th)₹24,000/year

🙏 Final Tips

  • Start applying as soon as admission is confirmed.

  • Keep scanned copies of all documents ready.

  • Apply via MahaDBT Portal for state schemes.

  • Track private scholarship deadlines between July–October.

  • Keep checking your college notice board and social media scholarship pages.

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