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Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For The Students Belonging To Scheduled Tribe For Studies In India

This is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, for the students of Scheduled Tribe (ST) for studies in India. This scheme is for pursuing higher education starting from class XI to Post Graduation courses in India.

Start date1 Apr 2022

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About This Scheme

"Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For The Students Belonging To Scheduled Tribe For Studies In India" is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, for the students of Scheduled Tribe (ST) for studies in India. This scheme is for pursuing higher education starting from class XI to Post Graduation courses in India. > Objective of the scheme: - To enable eligible Scheduled Tribe students to undertake quality education from Post Matric to Post Graduate level by providing them financial assistance. - To create an error free platform ensuring that the targeted beneficiaries receive scholarship on time. Scholarship under the Scheme will be available to ST students for studies in India and will be directly transferred to the account of students. > Scope of the scheme: These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory Administration to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. were permanently settled.

Benefits

> Stipend: The student will be entitled to stipend as per rates listed below.

CoursesHostellersDay ScholarBachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree leading to Degree, PG Diploma, in professional courses in various streams Monthly: 1200 ; Annually: 12000Monthly: 500 ; Annually: 5500All non-professional recognized courses leading to a Bachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree not covered under Group I in Arts, Science and Commerce like BA/B.Sc/B.Com or MA/MSc/M.Com Monthly: 820 ; Annually: 8200Monthly: 530; Annually: 5300Vocational stream, ITI courses, 3 year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc.Monthly: 570; Annually: 5700Monthly: 300; Annually: 3000All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII).Monthly: 380; Annually: 3800Monthly: 230; Annually: 2300

Note 1: It needs to be clarified that the stipend is a sort of incentive provided to a student for pursuing a particular course and in no way meant to provide for reimbursement of boarding and lodging charges like mess, hostel or other similar charges.

Note 2: Additional Disability Allowance: -In addition to stipend provided above, an additional Stipend of Rs. 800/-per month (Rs. 9600 annually) will be given to the Divyangjan student who is hosteller and Rs.600 (Rs 7200 annually) to Day scholar. The disability as defined under the relevant ‘Disabilities Act’ has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration. The provisions of Disability allowance will also apply to leprosy-cured and students having sickle cell Anemia or Thalassemia as notified by Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment

Note 3: Under “National fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students” Scheme [Top class Scholarship], MoTA is providing Scholarships to students for pursuing graduation and post-graduation courses in Top Class Institutes (currently 252) across India. To avoid duplicity, students pursuing courses in such Institutes will not be entitled for benefit under Post Matric Scholarship. Scholarship holder under this scheme can hold only one scholarship/stipend at a time.

A centrally sponsored scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for students from scheduled tribes pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education.

> Components of the Scheme:

The scholarship has two components:

Component 1: Payment of compulsory fees charged by educational institutions subject to the limit fixed by the concerned State.

₹230 · monthly

Component 2: Payment of Maintenance amount varying from ₹230/- to ₹1200/- per month, depending upon the course of study pursued by the student.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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An application for a scholarship should comprise:
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One copy of the application for scholarship in the prescribed form (separate application forms have been prescribed for ‘fresh’ and renewal scholarships by concerned States/UTs).
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One copy of the passport-size photograph with signatures of the student thereon (for fresh scholarship).
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One attested copy of certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc. in respect of all examinations passed.
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A certificate (in original) of Caste duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
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An income declaration by the self-employed parents/guardians, stating definite income from all sources through an affidavit on nonjudicial stamp paper. Employed parents/guardians are required to obtain an income certificate from their employer and for any additional income from other sources, they would furnish a declaration by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
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A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year on the form attached to the application only duly counter-signed by the Head of the Institution concerned if the applicant was in receipt of a scholarship under this scheme in the preceding year.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Application complete in all respects shall be submitted to the Head of the Institution, being attended or last attended by the candidates and shall be addressed to an officer specified for this purpose by the Government of State/Union Territory to which the student belongs, in accordance with the instructions issued by them from time to time.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹230
Launched: 1 Apr 2022