Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students 2021-22, Assam

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must-

• Be studying in Class 11 or above (pursuing recognized post-matric and post-secondary courses)
• Have an annual family income not exceeding INR 2.5 lakh
• Belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) as specified in relation to the state of Assam
• Be a domicile of Assam
• Have passed matriculation or higher secondary examination from a recognized university or board
• Not be holding any other scholarship/stipend

The following are also eligible for the scholarship-

• Students studying through correspondence courses
• Employed students on leave without pay for the entire duration of a full-time course
• Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine if only they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course

Note: Students who have received coaching in any of the pre-examination training centers with financial assistance from the Government will not be eligible. 

The scholarship covers the following-

• Fees for enrollment/registration, tuition, library, magazine, medical examination and other such fees
• Charges for study tours up to a maximum of INR 1,600 per annum
• Thesis typing and printing charges up to a maximum of INR 1,600 for the research scholars
• Additional allowances up to INR 240 per month for ST students with disabilities
• Assistance up to INR 7,500 for setting up book banks
• Maintenance allowance as mentioned below-
  • Students eligible under Group 1 will receive INR 1,200 per month (hostellers) and INR 550 per month (day scholars)
  • Students eligible under Group 2 will receive INR 820 per month (hostellers) and INR 530 per month (day scholars)
  • Students eligible under Group 3 will receive INR 570 per month (hostellers) and INR 300 per month (day scholars)
  • Students eligible under Group 4 will receive INR 380 per month (hostellers) and INR 230 per month (day scholars).

• A copy of the duly filled application in the prescribed form
• A passport size photograph
• Attested copies of all relevant certificates/diploma/degree in respect of examinations passed
• Caste certificate signed by an authorised Revenue Officer
• Income declaration certificate of parents/guardians

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps -

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking, and 'Continue'. 
Step 3: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category (Post Matric), scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, write the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID.
Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number)
Step 5: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 6: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 7: Now, log in using OTP and fill the form.
Step 8: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.

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 lead to the cancellation of the form.

Application Deadline: 31st December 2021
Last date for Defective Verification: 31st January 2022
Last date for Institute Verification: 31st January 2022