Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur 2024

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a citizen of India
• be a domicile of Manipur
• belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category
• have cleared the matriculation/higher secondary/any higher examination from a recognised University or Board of Secondary Education
• be studying at the post-matriculation level (Class 11 and above) in a recognised institution
• have an annual parent(s)/guardian income not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources

Note:-

• Students enrolled in correspondence courses are also eligible.
• Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine will be eligible only if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.
• Candidates who pursue studies at the same level but in a different subject after completing a previous program at the same level. Examples include a student pursuing an I.Sc. after an I.A., or a B.Com. after a B.A. or M.A.
• Students who have already completed their education in one professional field and now wish to pursue studies in another, such as pursuing an LLB after completing a B.T. or B.Ed.
• Students who have already received financial assistance from the government for pre-examination training at any coaching center.
• Students currently enrolled in Class 11 or 12 are ineligible, except for those who have completed their Class 10 exams and are now pursuing a different course at a higher level.
• Students pursuing their education through correspondence courses are eligible.
• Students pursuing postgraduate medical courses are only eligible if they cannot practice medicine while enrolled in the program.

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

Maintenance allowance

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 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:- 

2) Transport  Allowance up to  ₹160 per month for disabled students, if such student does 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 hostel employee 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 Scheduled Tribe (ST), covered under the scheme can also get such additional benefits from other schemes which 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 for the following compulsory fees: enrollment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, and medical examination. Refundable deposits such as caution money and security deposits payable to the institution or university/board are not covered.

• Study Tours: Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 per annum will be paid to students studying professional and technical courses. This is 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 upon the recommendation of the Head of the institution.
• Book Allowance for Students Pursuing Correspondence/Distance Education Courses: Students enrolled in such courses are eligible for an annual allowance of ₹1,200 for essential prescribed books. In addition to this allowance, their course fees will be reimbursed.

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

• Passport-size photograph of the student with their signature
• Self-attested copies of academic certificates/diploma/marksheets
• Caste certificate duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tahsildar
• 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)

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following 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: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

Scholarship Deadline: 15th January 2025