Manipur Scholarship – The government of Manipur through its different departments offer a number of scholarships for the welfare of students belonging to Manipur state thereby enabling them to pursue their education without any financial constraint. A Manipur scholarship provides suitable financial assistance to students coming from different strata of life. Known for its exotic landscape, the state emerges as a popular travel destination for nature lovers. Adding to this, the government further promotes access to quality education with the help of different scholarship schemes.

This article provides you with an insight of all the Manipur scholarships available for you covering its different aspects such as application period, application process, eligibility conditions, award details, documents required and more.

Manipur Scholarship – The Complete List

The government of Manipur runs a number of scholarships for students who are domiciles of that state. Which are those scholarships? How many such scholarships are available? When can you apply for these scholarships? Find the answers to all your questions in the table given below. It contains the complete list of Manipur scholarships along with their provider information and tentative application period in which you can apply for them.

Detailed List of Manipur Scholarships

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Deadline*
1.	NEC Merit Scholarship, Manipur	North Eastern Council (NEC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region	20th January 2021
2.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur	16th December 2019
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur	16th December 2019
4.	Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Manipur	Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur	NA
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur	16th December 2019
6.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur	16th December 2019

7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	Government of Manipur	15th January 2021
8.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	Government of Manipur	15th January 2021

*The application deadline mentioned above is applicable for the current academic year and may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Manipur Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria

The first question that comes up when we talk about any scholarship is its eligibility criteria. Each Manipur scholarship has its own set of conditions that you need to fulfil to be eligible for them. While most of the scholarships are available for all categories, there are some scholarships that are available exclusively for some specified categories. The key eligibility conditions that you need to fulfil for all Manipur state scholarships is that you should be a permanent resident or be a domicile of that state.

Furthermore, the eligibility conditions also include the academic qualification and financial need of the students. Get detailed eligibility criteria for each Manipur scholarship in the table given below.

Key Eligibility Criteria for Manipur Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility Criteria
	NEC Merit Scholarship, Manipur	For all	The students pursuing a technical or professional course diploma, degree, postgraduate, MPhil or PhD level can apply for this scholarship. They must have obtained at least 60% marks or above in the qualifying examination. The family income should not exceed INR 8 lakh per annum from all sources.
2.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	SC	The students who are pursuing full-time studies in class 9 and 10 at a government school or a government recognised school can apply for this scholarship. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 2 Lakh.
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	SC	The scholarship is open for students pursuing studies at the post-matriculation level (class 11 to postgraduation). The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2.50 Lakh.
4.	Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Manipur	General	The scholarship is open for students pursuing studies at the post-matriculation level (class 11 to postgraduation). The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1 Lakh.
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	OBC	The students of class 1 to 10 can apply for this scholarship. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2.50 Lakh.
6.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	OBC	The students pursuing studies at the post-matriculation level (class 11 to postgraduation) can apply. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 1 Lakh from all sources.

7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	ST	The students who are pursuing full-time studies in class 9 and 10 at a government school or a government recognised school can apply for this scholarship. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 2 Lakh.
8.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	ST	The scholarship is open for students pursuing studies at the post-matriculation level (class 11 to postgraduation). The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2.50 Lakh.

Manipur Scholarship – Application Process

How and where can a student apply for a Manipur scholarship? Is the application available online or offline? Do you require to pay any fees to apply for Manipur scholarships? These are some common questions that may come up in your mind while discussing about scholarships for students of Manipur. Considering the continuous technological advents, the applications for most of the scholarships are accepted online. Furthermore, there is no fee applicable to apply for any scholarship. To get detailed information of where can you apply for these scholarships, you can refer the table given below.

Detailed Application Process of Manipur Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Application Process
1.	NEC Merit Scholarship, Manipur	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal
2.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	Apply online through “Online Scholarship Management System” of Government of Manipur
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	Apply online through “Online Scholarship Management System” of Government of Manipur
4.	Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Manipur	Apply online through “Online Scholarship Management System” of Government of Manipur
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	Apply online through “Online Scholarship Management System” of Government of Manipur
6.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	Apply online through “Online Scholarship Management System” of Government of Manipur

7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
8.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Manipur Scholarship – Rewards

The amount of scholarship offered under different schemes may vary depending on your academic qualification and financial need. Each Manipur scholarship offers varied financial assistance to the students through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) which means the scholarship amount is directly credited into the bank accounts of the students. Find out what each Manipur scholarship holds for you in the table given below. It comprises a detailed description of the scholarship award that students will receive at different stages of studies.

Award Details of Manipur Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Rewards
1.	NEC Merit Scholarship, Manipur	For students pursuing diploma courses – INR 20,000 per annum Students pursuing degree courses – INR 22,000 per annum For students pursuing postgraduate courses – INR 25,000 per annum Students pursuing MPhil/PhD programme – INR 30,000 per annum
2.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	INR 150 per month for day scholars and INR 350 per month for hostellers for 10 months Books and ad-hoc grant of INR 750 per annum and INR 1000 per annum respectively Additional allowances of up to INR 240 for disabled students
3.	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur	Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1200 per month (for hostellers) and INR 550 per month (for day scholars) Study tour charges Book allowance and book bank facility Additional allowance for disabled students Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
4.	Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Manipur	Maintenance allowance of up to INR 350 per month (for day scholars) and up to INR 750 per month (for hostellers) Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Reader charges of up to INR 175 per month (for blind students) Study tour charges of up to INR 900 per annum Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1,000 (for research scholars)
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	For day scholars – INR 25 per month (for class 1 to 5), INR 40 per month (for class 6 to 8), INR 50 per month (for class 9 and 10) for 10 months For hostellers – INR 200 per month (for class 3 to 8) and INR 250 per month (for class 9 and 10) for 10 months. An ad-hoc grant of INR 500 per annum for all.
6.	Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur	Maintenance allowance of up to INR 350 per month (for day scholars) and up to INR 750 per month (for hostellers) Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Reader charges of up to INR 175 per month (for blind students) Study tour charges of up to INR 900 per annum Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1,000 (for research scholars)

7.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	INR 150 per month for day scholars and INR 350 per month for hostellers for 10 months Books and ad-hoc grant of INR 750 per annum and INR 1,000 per annum respectively Additional allowances of up to INR 240 for disabled students
8.	Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur	Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 per month (for hostellers) and INR 550 per month (for day scholars) Study tour charges Book allowance and book bank facility Additional allowance for disabled students Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees

Manipur Scholarship – Documents Required

While applying for a Manipur scholarship, the applicants are required to provide certain necessary documents to support their application. The list of documents that you need to attach along with your scholarship application may vary from scholarship to scholarship. However, some of the common documents that you need to keep handy while applying for any scholarship include –

• Aadhaar card
• Passport size photograph of the applicant
• Caste certificate (for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC category)
• Income certificate
• Disability certificate (for students with physical disabilities)
• Copies of mark sheets/ degree/ certificates of all examinations passed
• Copy of bank passbook in the name of the applicant

The list of Manipur scholarship does not end here. There are several other scholarships too for which you can apply. Find below the details of more scholarships available for students of Manipur state.

Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for OBC, Manipur

Students belonging to other backward class of Manipur state who are pursuing education post Class 10 within or outside Manipur from any recognized and/or affiliated institute, college or university are called for application under this scholarship opportunity.

The offer has been made by Directorate of Minorities and Other Backward Classes, Government of Manipur. The value of scholarship varies each year, which can be up to INR 12,000 p.a.

Pre Matric Scholarships Scheme for OBC, Manipur

Students belonging to other backward classes of Manipur state who are studying in class 1 to 10, from any recognized and/or affiliated institute, college or university in or outside Manipur are covered under this scheme. Each year, the award covers admission fee, tuition fee and maintenance allowance. The award may vary with changing academic year.

Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur

Students, who are residents of Manipur and belong to ST category are offered this scholarship. They must be studying in class 9 and 10 at a government or government-recognised institution.  The key objective of this scholarship is to reduce the incidence of drop-out among students in the transition from elementary to secondary stage of education. The selected students will receive variable benefits under this scholarship scheme.

Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur

The government of Manipur offers this scholarship to ST students of Manipur who are pursuing studies at post-matriculation or post-secondary level (Class 11 and above). The selected students get to receive a monthly scholarship, maintenance allowance, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, study tour charges, thesis typing and printing charges and other benefits.