Candidates will be selected based on the performance of the students in the SSC and HSSC board examinations.
Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Goa 2025
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Eligibility
High performing students in the SSC and HSSC board examinations
Region
India
Award
Scholarship of up to ₹20,000
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Goa 2025 is an initiative of the Directorate of Tribal Welfare (State Schemes) to support the education of ST category students of Goa. This award recognizes their hard work and encourages them to further excel academically. The selected students will receive a scholarship award of up to ₹20,000.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- belong to the Scheduled Tribes Community
- have an annual family income below ₹5,00,000 (Note: The first five rank holders of the SSC and HSSC shall receive a scholarship irrespective of their family income.)
Benefits
Selected students will receive:
- ₹20,000 for the first five rank holders in SSC and HSSC examinations
- ₹6000 for 50% to 59.99% score
- ₹9600 for 60% to 69.99% score
- ₹12,000 for 70% to 74.99% score
- ₹18,000 for 75% and above
Documents
- Copy of caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Copy of income certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Copy of mark sheet.
- Receipt of fees paid.
- Self-attested copy of bank passbook seeded with Aadhaar card (national bank account recommended).
- Copy of Aadhaar card along with a consent form.
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button 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: Click on the white colour ‘Register’ button.
Step 4: In the student registration section, click on the ‘Click here’ link for registration.
Step 5: Fill in all the details and click on the green colour ‘Register’ button to proceed with your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
Application start: 15 June 2025
Selection Criteria
Contact Details
Department of Tribal Welfare, North Goa
5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan,
Patto, Panaji Goa - 403401
Email ID: dir-tw.goa@nic.in | Phone number: 0832-2438024
Department of Tribal Welfare, South Goa
O/o the Dy. Director of Tribal Welfare,
2nd Floor, Old Collectorate Bldg,
Nr. Municipal Gardan, Margao Goa - 403601
Email ID: dydir-tw.margao@gov.in | Phone number: 0832-2705151
Source: https://cmscholarship.goa.gov.in/
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Goa 2025?
Answer: The Directorate of Tribal Welfare (State Schemes) is offering this scholarship.
Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: This scholarship awards up to 20,000 to academically outstanding students.
Question: Is this award renewable?
Answer: Selected students will receive the scholarship for 10 months i.e. for the duration of the academic year.
Question: Who can apply for the Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Goa 2025?
Answer: ST category students of Goa at the postmatric level of education can apply for this scholarship.
Question: What is the last day to apply for the scholarship?
Answer: The last day to apply for the scholarship is 15 October 2025.
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