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About The Scholarship
The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota is a reservation provided by the government to students from the unreserved category who belong to economically weaker sections. This quota enables eligible students to receive free education from Classes 1 to 8 at their neighborhood schools, which may include government schools, government-aided schools, and private unaided institutions, under the Right to Education Act, 2009.
The government mandates that these schools offer free and mandatory elementary education up to Class 8. The state government is responsible for reimbursing these schools based on the per-child expenditure after students are admitted under the EWS quota.
EWS quota in schools
Eligibility
Award
- Economic Criteria: Candidates must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) from the unreserved category.
- Age Criteria: Applicants should be enrolled in Classes 1 to 8.
- Income Criteria: The family's annual income must be below INR 8 lakh (Note: The income ceiling may differ by state; for example, Kerala's limit is INR 4 lakh).
- Land Ownership: The family must not own more than 5 acres of agricultural land
- The family must not own a residential plot of more than 200 square yards in a non-notified municipality.
- Property Ownership: The family should not own a residential flat of more than 1000 square feet.
- Free Education: Schools that implement the EWS quota provide a 100% tuition fee waiver for students admitted under this category, ensuring free education up to Class 8
- Scholarships and Support: Students may receive additional scholarships or support to cover costs for books, uniforms, transportation, and other educational needs.
- Reservation Percentage: The percentage of seats reserved for EWS students varies from state to state, typically ranging from 10% to 25% of the total seats.
- Social Integration: The EWS quota promotes social diversity by bringing together students from different socioeconomic backgrounds, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic school environment
Required Documents
Mode of Apply
- Income Certificate: Issued by the local tahsildar or revenue officer.
- Printed Application Form: A copy of the completed application form.
- Aadhaar Card: The student’s Aadhaar card.
- Self-declaration Form: A declaration confirming eligibility.
- Passport-size Photograph: Recent photograph of the applicant.
- Residence Proof: Document verifying the applicant's residential address.
- Caste Certificate: Certifying that the applicant belongs to the General category.
- Land/Property Documents: Proof of land or property ownership to ensure compliance with the property holding ceiling.
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