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Pre-Matric Scholarship For ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Manipur 2024

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Eligibility

ST Students stuyding in Class 9 and 10

Region

India

Award

Up to ₹350 per month for 10 months and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

Pre-Matric Scholarship For ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Manipur 2024 is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to provide financial assistance to ST students of Class 9 and 10. The scholarship aims to support ST students and minimise the incidence of drop-out in the transition from the elementary to the secondary stage of education. The selected students will receive a scholarship of up to ₹350 per month for 10 months and other benefits.

Source: National Scholarship Portal

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be a citizen of India
  • be a domicile of Manipur
  • belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category
  • be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education
  • have an annual parent(s)/guardian income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
  • not be availing benefits under any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship
Benefits

The selected students will receive the following benefits:-

Benefit Day Scholars Hostellers
Scholarship for 10 months (in ₹ per month)  150 350
Books and Adhoc Grant (in ₹ per annum)  750 1,000

 

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

Allowance Amount (in ₹)
Monthly reader allowance for blind students  160
Monthly transport allowance for students with disabilities (if not residing in the hostel within the premises of the educational institution)   160
Monthly escort allowance for severely disabled (i.e. with 80% or higher disability) day scholars/students with low extremity disability  160
Monthly helper allowance admissible to any hostel employee assisting severely orthopedically handicapped students 160
Monthly coaching allowance for mentally retarded and mentally ill students 240 

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 the competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration. 

Documents
  • Domicile certificate
  • A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature
  • Caste certificate duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer (RO)
  • 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)
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: 07th February 2025

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

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Terms and Conditions
  • Each state/territory government will disburse the scholarship amount based on its selection criteria and payment rules.
  • Obtaining a scholarship through false statements results in an immediate cancellation, with the recovery of the paid amount.
  • If a student discontinues studies during the year, they may need to refund the scholarship amount per state/UT government discretion.
  • Scholarship renewal guidelines:

    • For scholarship renewal, payment starts from the month following the last paid month in the previous year.
    • Scholarship renewal is dependent upon satisfactory progress and conduct.
       
  • The provisions of this scheme are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Government of India.

 

Note:- For detailed information, refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

Contact Details

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Rajendra Prasad Road,Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001

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FAQ's

Question: Can students outside Manipur apply for this scholarship? 
Answer:
No, students who are not domiciled in Manipur are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

Question: What is the last date for applying for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students in Manipur?
Answer: 
The last date to apply for the scheme is 07th February 2025.

Question: Which class students can apply for this scholarship?
Answer:
Students enrolled in Classes 9 or 10 can apply for this scheme. 

Question: What is the annual family income of parents to apply for this scholarship?
Answer:
 To apply for this scheme the annual family income of the applicant should not be more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources.

Question: Who is providing this scholarship?
Answer:
This scholarship is being provided by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

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