Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Sikkim 2023-24

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

Additional allowances for students with disabilities studying in private unaided schools:-

The 'Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage' (IEDSS) scheme, run by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), offers financial aid of ₹3,000 per annum to students with disabilities attending secondary-level government, government-aided, and local body schools. This assistance falls under the scheme's "Student Oriented Component" and aims to support the education of the students at the post-matric level. 

However, students in un-aided schools are not covered under the ‘Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage' (IEDSS).

Therefore, SC students with disabilities, studying in Class 9 and 10 in private un-aided recognised schools, will be eligible for allowances as follows:- 

Note:- The disability as defined under the Persons with Disabilities (equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995) Act has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.

• A passport-size photograph
• Disability certificate (If applicable)
• One attested copy of certificates, diploma, degree, etc.
• A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
• An annual income declaration by the self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s)
• A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)

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 the 'Applicant Corner' and click on the 'New Registration' tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Continue' button. 
Step 5: 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 out 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.