The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
ST Students stuyding in Class 9 and 10
India
Up to ₹350 per month for 10 months and other benefits
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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
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
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.
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: 07th February 2025
The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Scholarship renewal guidelines:
Note:- For detailed information, refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Rajendra Prasad Road,Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001
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.