The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Pre-Matric SC Cleaning and Health Hazard Scholarship, Tripura 2024
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Eligibility
SC students of Class 1 to 10
Region
India
Award
A scholarship of up to ₹700 per month for 10 months & an ad-hoc grant of up to ₹1,000 per annum
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Pre-Matric SC Cleaning and Health Hazard Scholarship, Tripura 2024 is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, to support SC students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are engaged in professions involving manual scavenging, flaying, waste picking, or other hazardous health occupations. The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of up to ₹700 per month for 10 months & an ad-hoc grant of up ₹1,000 per annum.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, applicants must:-
- be an Indian national
- be domiciled in Tripura
- be enrolled in Class 1 to 10 in an institution recognised by a concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration
- be a child/ward of a person engaged in manual scavenging, flaying, waste picking, or a hazardous health occupation (as defined in Section 2(I) of the Manual Scavengers Act 2013)
Benefits
The eligible students will receive the following awards:-
| Particulars | Day Scholars | Hosteller |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹225 per month for 10 months (class 1 to 10) | ₹700 per month for 10 months (class 3 to 10) |
| Ad-Hoc Grant | ₹750 per annum | ₹1,000 per annum |
Additional provisions for students with disabilities:-
- Reader allowance of ₹100 per month for blind students in Classes 3 and 10.
- Transport allowance of ₹50 per month for disabled students not residing in the hostel within the premises of the educational institution.
- Special pay of ₹100 per month would be admissible to any employee or the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in a hostel managed by the educational institution or by the State Government/Union Territory Administration who may need the assistance of a helper.
- Escort allowance of ₹50 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with lower extremity disability.
- Allowance of ₹100 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded and mentally ill students in Class 3 and 10.
Note:-
- The disability as defined under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995 has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.
- Students who receive the scholarship can keep it for the following academic year unless the school authority recommends discontinuing it to the state government or union territory administration due to a violation of the scholarship's regulations.
- The scholarship amount will be disbursed into an Aadhaar-linked bank account of the student/parent through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Documents
- Caste certificate
- Disability certificate (if required)
- Academic transcripts including marksheet/degree of the previous qualifying year
- A certificate from a District Social Welfare officer identified officer of the local body, civic agency, or any such authority designated by the State Government
How can you apply?
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.
Important Dates
Scholarship Deadline: 31st January 2024
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- The students are not allowed to take up employment or render help to parents in their work during the course of their studies.
- A scholarship may be cancelled if the recipient changes the course program or institution for which the scholarship was originally awarded.
- The scholarship is dependent on the satisfactory progress and conduct of the recipient.
- The recipient is liable to refund the scholarship amount if the student discontinues the study for which the scholarship was originally awarded.
- The provisions of this scheme can be changed at any time at the discretion of the Government of India.
- If a student violates school discipline or any other terms or conditions of the scholarship, it may be suspended or even cancelled, subject to the satisfaction of competent school authorities. The State Government/Union Territory Administration can also directly cancel the award if duly satisfied with the reasons for violation of these regulations governing the scheme.
- The students domiciled in one State/UT but holding an SC certificate of another State/UT can avail of the scholarship in the State/UT from which the SC certificate was issued.
- The scholarship of a student will be cancelled in case of discontinuation of studies due to personal reasons or in case of false information provided in the online application.
- The candidates who after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education but in different subjects are not eligible.
- The scholar obtaining benefits under this scheme is not allowed to avail of benefits under any other pre-matric scholarship scheme.
Note:- For more information, kindly refer to 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Contact Details
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Room No. 637, A-Wing, Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110001
Important Links
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FAQ's
Question: Is this scholarship available for eligible hosteler students who are studying in classes 1 and 2?
Answer: This scholarship is only available for hostelers who are studying in classes 3 to 10.
Question: Is the scholarship provided for the entire academic year?
Answer: The scholarship is awarded for 10 months of each academic year.
Question: Can disabled students from the target group receive additional benefits?
Answer: Disabled students in the target group are eligible to receive additional benefits. They can receive additional benefits from other schemes as well.
Question: Who is the coordinating agency for this schoalrship?
Answer: The National SafaiKamchari Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) is the coordinating agency for this scholarship.
Question: Is it necessary to have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for this scholarship?
Answer: It is necessary to have an Aadhaar-linked bank account to receive the benefits of this scholarship as it will be disbursed directly to the same. Students without Aadhaar are required to submit applications for an Aadhaar card before applying for the scholarship.
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