Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC Students, Meghalaya 2024-25

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen who is domiciled in Meghalaya
• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• be a regular full-time student 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 (CBSE/SBSE)
• have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000

Note:- If a student is granted multiple scholarships concurrently, they may select one. The student's preference should be formally communicated to the relevant awarding authorities through the designated channel of their educational institution.

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, administered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), provides financial aid to students with disabilities attending secondary-level government, government-aided, and local body schools. This assistance is part of the scheme's "Student Oriented Component" and is intended to support the education of these students at the post-matric level.

However, students in unaided schools are not covered under the "Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage" (IEDSS) scheme.

Therefore, SC students with disabilities, studying in Class 9 and 10 in private unaided recognized 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-sized photograph
• One attested copy of academic transcripts, including degrees, certificates, etc.
• A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
• An income declaration by the self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s), issued by an authorized Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
• A receipt acknowledging the receipt of the scholarship in the previous year (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.

Application Deadline: 15th January 2025