Scheme Name	Information	Eligibility	How to Apply
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)	Aims to provide universal access to quality education for children from 6 to 14 years.	All children in the age group of 6 to 14 years.	Apply through the respective State/UT education departments.	Apply
Mid-Day Meal Scheme	Provides nutritious meals to school children to improve their attendance, retention, and performance.	All students in government and government-aided schools.	No separate application. Automatically provided to students in eligible schools.	Apply
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)	Focuses on improving secondary education and increasing access to quality education in schools.	Students in the age group of 14 to 18 years in government and government-aided schools.	Implemented through respective State/UT education departments.	Apply
Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Portal	Facilitates education loans and scholarships for students to pursue higher education.	Students applying for education loans and scholarships.	Apply online through the Vidya Lakshmi portal.	Apply
National Scholarship Scheme for Post-Matric Students	Provides financial assistance to post-matric students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities.	Post-matric students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities.	Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).	Apply
Maharashtra Scholarship for Economically Backward Class (EBC)	Offers scholarships to students from economically backward classes pursuing professional courses.	Students from economically backward classes pursuing professional courses.	Apply through the online scholarship portal or designated educational institutions.	Apply
Shivaji Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojana	Provides scholarships to students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education.	Students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education.	Apply through the online scholarship portal or the respective educational institution.	Apply
Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) Scholarship Schemes	Various scholarship schemes for students at different educational levels.	Depends on the specific MSCE scholarship; generally, students at different educational levels.	Apply through the MSCE or respective scheme portal.	Apply
Maharashtra State Education Board (MSEB) Exam Fee Concession Scheme	Provides concessions in examination fees for economically weaker students.	Economically weaker students appearing for MSEB examinations.	Apply through the respective educational institution or exam board.	Apply
Maharashtra State Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Scheme	Establishes and supports residential schools for tribal students to enhance educational opportunities.	Tribal students in Maharashtra.	Contact the Tribal Development Department or apply through designated channels.	Apply