Top scholarships for students of Assam

Assam scholarship plays a crucial role in providing access to education to meritorious and deserving students of the state. Known as one of the seven sisterly states in the Northeast, Assam boasts a rich scenario of education for its students by imparting free and compulsory education to students up to the age of 14. Adding to this, the Government of Assam has initiated several such schemes to ensure that financial constraint does not become a hurdle in pursuing an education at school level. An Assam scholarship also aims at providing suitable financial assistance to eligible students thereby enabling them to pursue their dream academic career.

A handful of scholarship opportunities await for students who are a permanent resident of Assam. Find out how many Assam scholarships are available for you in this article. It provides you with an insight of all the scholarships available for students of Assam along with their other important details like eligibility criteria, application period, application process, rewards and more.

Latest Update: The application deadline for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students of Assam has been extended till 20th January 2021. Apply now!

Assam Scholarship – The Complete List

A number of merit-based, means-based and merit-cum-means based Assam scholarships are being offered to you by the Government of India, Government of Assam and other private organisations. Find out which is the best fit Assam scholarship for you in the table given below. The table comprises the complete list of scholarships available for the students of Assam along with the details of their provider and tentative application period. Look up for scholarship that meets your pre-requisites and apply for them within the specified time duration.

Detailed List of Assam Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
1.	Combined Merit Scholarship, Assam	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam	Between August and October
2.	Post Graduate Research Fellowship, Assam	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam	Between August and October
3.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	Government of Assam	Between November and January
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), Assam	Department of Welfare of Plains Tribes & Backward Classes, Government of Assam	Between November and January
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Assam	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India	Between November and January
6.	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	Government of Assam	Between November and January
7.	Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Assam	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India	Between November and January
8.	Means cum Merit Scholarship, Assam	Department of Higher Education, Government of Assam	Between March and May
9.	National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)	National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)	Between August and September
10.	Assam Foundation of North America Akadamics Scholarship	Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA)	Between January and April
11.	Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles	Welfare and Rehabilitation Board, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India	Between September and October

*The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Assam Scholarship – Key Eligibility

Every Assam scholarship comes with a pre-defined set of eligibility conditions that you need to fulfil to receive the scholarship amount. These conditions majorly depend upon your current academic qualification and financial need. The key eligibility condition that is applicable for all Assam scholarships is that the students must be a domicile or permanent resident of Assam state. Furthermore, get detailed eligibility criteria for each Assam scholarship in the table given below.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria of Assam Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility
1.	Combined Merit Scholarship, Assam	For all	The scholarship is open to students pursuing a general degree and master degree courses in science, commerce, arts stream. They must have secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination.
2.	Post Graduate Research Fellowship, Assam	For all	The students pursuing M.Phil/PhD/PG LLM/Post doctorate-level research from a recognised University can apply for this fellowship. They must have secured at least 55% marks in the last qualifying examination.
3.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	For OBC	The students of class 1 to 10 can apply for this scholarship. They must hold a minimum attendance of 60% in the previous year. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2.50 Lakh.
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), Assam	For ST	This scholarship is open for students who are studying in class 1 to 8 at an institution recognised by the Government of Assam. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 50,000.
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Assam	For ST	The scholarship is applicable for students who are studying in class 9 and 10 (full-time) at a government school or a government recognised school. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2 Lakh per annum. The applicants should not be in receipt of any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship.
6.	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	For OBC	The students pursuing their studies at post-matriculation level (class 11 to postdoctoral level) from a recognised institution can apply for this scholarship. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 1.50 Lakh per annum from all sources.
7.	Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Assam	For ST	The scholarship is open for students pursuing studies at post-matriculation level (class 11 to post-doctoral level) from a recognised institution. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2 Lakh from all sources.
8.	Means cum Merit Scholarship, Assam	For all	Students pursuing a full-time degree course in the stream of arts, science or commerce at a government/provincialized college of Assam can apply for this scholarship. They must have secured at least 60% marks or above in higher secondary examination. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 2.50 Lakh per annum.
9.	National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)	For all	This is a national level examination, conducted at state-level for students of class 10 who are studying at recognised schools. The students pursuing their studies through open distance learning can also apply for the exam if they are below 18 years of age.
10.	Assam Foundation of North America Akadamics Scholarship	For all	Students, who are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree course in any discipline can apply for this scholarship. They must have passed their higher secondary/ CBSE/ ISC/ Pre-University examination. The annual income of the family should be INR 50,000 or less.
11.	Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles	For all	The scholarship is open for the wards and widows of CAPF and AR personnel (who died at work), Ex-CAPFs and AR personnel (who became disabled at work) and retired personnel (below officer rank). They must be pursuing degree courses like medicine, engineering, veterinary, BBA, BSc, Dental, BCA, MBA, MCA, etc. They must have completed their qualifying examination (class 12, diploma or graduation) with at least 60% marks.

Assam Scholarship – Application Process

How can you apply for an Assam scholarship? What are the steps to be followed to apply for these scholarships? Do you require to apply for these scholarships online or offline? Find the answer to all these questions in this section. Most of the scholarships invite applications online from the students that include application through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and other government sites. Know where and how can you apply for Assam scholarships in the table given below.

Detailed Application Process of Assam Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	How to Apply?
1.	Combined Merit Scholarship, Assam	Apply online through scholarship portal of Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam.
2.	Post Graduate Research Fellowship, Assam	Apply online through scholarship portal of Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam.
3.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), Assam	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Assam	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
6.	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
7.	Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Assam	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
8.	Means cum Merit Scholarship, Assam	Apply online through Means cum Merit Scholarship Portal of Department of Higher Education, Assam.
9.	National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)	Apply through the respective state’s liaison officer.
10.	Assam Foundation of North America Akadamics Scholarship	Both online and offline applications can be made through the official website of Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA).
11.	Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Also Read: NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL – A HUB FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Assam Scholarship – Rewards

What is the amount of scholarship that you will receive with an Assam scholarship? How will you get the scholarship amount, if selected? The scholarship amount generally varies from scheme to scheme. While some scholarships are available in the form of cash rewards to students, there are some scholarships that cover partial or full fees of study. Most of the government scholarships transfer the scholarship amount directly into the account of the students through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). Know in detail about all the scholarships awards in the table given below.

Award Details of Assam Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Number of Scholarships*	Award Details
1.	Combined Merit Scholarship, Assam	840	For students pursuing degree course – INR 300 per month For students pursuing postgraduate degree course – INR 500 per month
2.	Post Graduate Research Fellowship, Assam	32	For students pursuing PG LLM course – INR 500 per month For students pursuing MPhil course – INR 700 per month For students pursuing PhD – INR 1000 per month
3.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	NA	For hostellers of class 3 to 10 – INR 500 per month for 10 months For day scholars of class 1 to 10 – INR 100 per month for 10 months An annual ad hoc grant of INR 500
4.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), Assam	NA	INR 100 per month (i.e. INR 1200 per annum)
5.	Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Assam	NA	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 for day scholars and INR 1000 per annum for hostellers. Additional disability allowance of up to INR 240.
6.	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam	NA	Maintenance allowance of up to 750 per month for 10 months Reader charges of up to INR 175 per month Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Study tour charges of up to INR 900 per annum Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1000
7.	Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Assam	NA	Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1200 per month An additional allowance of up to INR 240 per month for students with disabilities Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Study tour charges of up to INR 1600 per annum Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1600 An annual allowance of INR 1200 for books to students pursuing their studies through correspondence
8.	Means cum Merit Scholarship, Assam	460	INR 1000 per month paid as one-time assistance every year
9.	National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)	1000	For studies in class 11 and 12 – INR 1250 per month For studies at undergraduate or postgraduate level – INR 2000 per month For studies at PhD level – As per the norms of UGC
10.	Assam Foundation of North America Akadamics Scholarship	30	Partial/Complete Tuition Fee Compensation
11.	Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles	2000	INR 2250 per month (INR 27,000 per annum) for girls INR 2000 per month (INR 24,000 per annum) for boys

*The number of scholarships mentioned above is approximate. It may increase or decrease as per the availability of funds or eligible students.

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