The Yogi Adityanath government has made significant strides in education, starting the second phase of the timetable of the pre-matric and post-matric scholarship schemes for Other Backward Classes students for the 2024-25 financial year. This initiative aims to support OBC students by easing their financial burden and promoting their pursuit of higher education.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes Welfare and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Narendra Kashyap, announced that the scholarship schemes for students from classes 9 to 12 and higher levels are now available.

He added, “Through an online application process, the scheme provides timely financial assistance to ensure that OBC students can continue their studies without financial hindrance.”

Backward Classes Welfare Director Dr Vandana Verma highlighted that the application process is now fully digitised for enhanced transparency and efficient disbursement. She added, “OBC students can apply via the official portal (https://scholarship.up.gov.in).

According to the schedule, all educational institutions must be registered in the master data by December 31, 2024, with fee verifications completed by universities, affiliating agencies and district school inspectors by January 5, 2025. Under this scheme, applications for the pre-matric scholarship for class 9-10 students and the post-matric scholarship for class 11-12 students can be submitted until January 15, 2025. Educational institutions are instructed to verify and forward these applications by January 18, 2025, ensuring timely financial support for students so their studies are uninterrupted.

The government has mandated that the scholarship amount be transferred directly to students’ bank accounts through direct benefit transfer (DBT). By February 25, 2025, all eligible students will receive their funds via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), expediting support for education advancement in the state.

Dr Vandana Verma shared that the Yogi government is committed to advancing education for backward-class students, helping them financially and empowering them to become part of the mainstream.

This scholarship programme is a key step toward making OBC students self-reliant and opening pathways to higher education. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, this initiative aims to brighten the future of youth across the state, benefiting lakhs of students and further easing their educational journey.