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Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students - Ladakh 2023

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Eligibility

ST students studying at post-matric level

Region

India

Award

A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students - Ladakh 2023 is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and implemented by the Government of UT of Ladakh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to ST students of the state studying post-matriculation so that they can pursue higher education. The selected students will receive a monthly maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 and other benefits.

Source: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:-

  • be an Indian citizen
  • be a domicile of Ladakh
  • belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community
  • be studying at the post-matriculation level  in recognised institutions
  • have passed matriculation or higher secondary or any higher examination of a recognised university or Board of Secondary Education 
  • have an annual parent(s)/guardian income of not more than ₹2,00,000
  • must not be availing benefits under any other scholarship/stipend
Benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

Maintenance allowance

Group Courses Hosteller (in ₹ per month) Day Scholars (in ₹ per month)
Group 1

a) Degree and Post Graduate level courses including M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/ Applications.

b) Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course

c) Postgraduate diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine.

d) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.

e) M. Phil., Ph.D., and Post Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc., etc.):

  • In existing Group 2 courses
  • In existing Group 3 courses

f) L.L.M.

 1,200 550
Group 2

a) Graduate/postgraduate courses leading to degree, diploma, or certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Senior Secondary (Class 10,12)

b) Postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group 1 (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./ M. Ed./M. Pharma etc.)

 820 530
Group 3 All other courses leading to a graduate degree, that are not covered under Groups 1 & 2 (e.g. BA/B Sc/B Com etc.) 570 300
Group 4 All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class 10), e.g. senior secondary certificate (Class 11 and 12); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in polytechnics, etc. 380 230

 

Note:- 

  • Maintenance allowance is paid from either April 1st or the month of admission (whichever is later) until the completion of exams at the end of the academic year, including holidays. If admission occurs after the 20th day of a month, payment starts from the following month after admission.
  • M.Phil and Ph.D. courses are post-graduation courses. Scholarships to such students may be paid at the rates of maintenance allowance for Group 1 or Group 2 depending on the course under these groups.
  • Students who receive free board and/or lodging as part of their scholarship will receive a maintenance charge at 1/3rd of the rate for Hostellers.

 

Additional Provision for ST students with disabilities:- 

1) Reader Allowance for Blind Students:- 

Level of Courses Allowance per month (In ₹)
Group 1 and 2 240
Group 3 200
Group 4 160

2) Transport allowance of up to ₹160 per month for disabled students if such students do not reside in the hostel, which is within the premises of the educational institution.

3) Escort allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability.

4) Special pay of ₹160 per month is admissible to any employee of the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an educational institution, who may need the assistance of a helper.

5) Allowance of ₹240 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded and mentally ill students.

The provision in (2) to (4) will also apply to leprosy-cured students.

Note:-

  • Disabled students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category are covered under the scheme and can also get additional benefits from other schemes that are not covered under this scheme.
  • The disability as defined under the said Act has to be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.

 

Fees:
The selected students will be paid enrolment/registration, tuition games, union, library, magazine, medical examination, and such other fees compulsorily excluding refundable deposits like caution money, and security deposit payable by the student to the institution or university/board.

 

Study tours:
Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 per annum will be paid to the students studying professional and technical courses, provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar's completion of their course of study.

 

Thesis typing/printing charges
Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 will be paid to research students on the recommendation of the head of the institution.

 

Book allowance for students pursuing Correspondence/Distance education courses
The students pursuing such courses are also eligible for an annual allowance of ₹1,600 for essential prescribed books, besides reimbursement of course fees. 

 

Note:- For detailed information, kindly go through 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

Documents
  • A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature
  • Academic certificates/diploma/marksheets
  • Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO)
  • Annual family income certificate (Note:- If self-employed, an income declaration affirming definite income from all sources through an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper)
  • Receipt acknowledging the scholarship in the previous year (for renewal, if applicable)
How can you apply?

Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' link below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Applicant Corner' and click on 'New Registration' tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox and click on the 'Continue' button. 
Step 5: Select the respective Aadhaar option, enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.  
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the registration process. 
Step 7: Now click on the 'Fresh Application' tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.

More Details
Important Dates

Scholarship Deadline: 29th February 2024

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. 

Important documents
Scholarship Guidelines
Terms and Conditions
  • All children of the same parent(s)/guardian(s) will be entitled to receive the benefits of the scheme.
  • Candidates belonging to one state but studying in other states will be awarded scholarships by the state to which they belong.
  • The continuation of the scholarship depends upon good conduct and regular attendance.
  • The scholarship can be renewed annually.
  • Renewal is subject to the scholar's promotion to the next higher class within a continuous course, regardless of whether the examinations are conducted by a university or the institution.
  • If a scholar pursuing Group 1 fails in the examination for the first time, the award may be renewed. However, for the second and subsequent failures in any class, the student shall bear their expenses until they secure promotion to the next higher class.
  • Students who miss the annual exams due to illness or unforeseen circumstances can still get their scholarships renewed for the next year. They just need to show the Head of their school a medical certificate or other proof explaining their absence.
  • The scholarship will not be provided during the MBBS internship or practical training in other courses if the student receives remuneration or allowance/stipend during this period.
  • Completed application form should be submitted to the Head of the Institution currently or last attended by the the applicants. It should be addressed to the officer designated by the government of the States/UTs as per the instructions outlined.

Note - For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Scholarship Detail Document'.

Contact Details

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Rajendra Prasad Road,Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001

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