Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC Students, Meghalaya 2023-24
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Last Updated On : 03-01-2024 Posted By : Rincy Kaur
Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC Students, Meghalaya 2023-24 is an initiative for SC students of the state studying in Classes 9 and 10. The scholarship is being offered by the Government of Meghalaya. The objective of this scheme is to support the education of SC students to eliminate the incidence of dropout, especially during the transition from elementary to the secondary stage. The selected students will receive a monthly scholarship grant of ₹350 and other allowances.
Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC Students, Meghalaya 2023-24
DeadlineClosed Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be domiciled in Meghalaya
- belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- be a regular full-time student studying in Class 9 and 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:- In case, a student is granted two scholarships simultaneously, they may have the choice to select either of these and their preference should be formally communicated to the awarding authorities through the Head of their Institutions.
Benefits The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-
Components Day scholars Hostellers Scholarship for 10 months (₹ per month) 150 350 Books and Ad-hoc Grant (₹ per annum) 750 1,000 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 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:-
Allowances for students with disabilities studying in Private unaided Schools Amount (In ₹) Monthly reader allowance for blind students 160 Monthly transport allowance for students with disabilities (as defined in the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995), if such students do not reside in the hostel which is 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 A monthly helper allowance is admissible to any of the hostels willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an educational institution who may need the assistance of a helper 160 Monthly coaching allowance to 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 competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.
Documents - A passport-size photograph
- One attested copy of academic transcripts including degree, certificate, 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 authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
- A receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)
How can you apply? 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 it is submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill out only one application, as multiple applications will cancel the form.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 9th February 2024
Selection Criteria
The candidates will be selected based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria
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Terms and Conditions
- The scholarship will be payable for 10 months in an academic year.
- No scholarship will be awarded to the students who didn't get promoted to the next class/level.
- Change in course of study will not be permitted.
- The tenure of the award is for two/three years depending upon the period of the postgraduate course and not for an extended period of study.
- 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 students domiciled in one State/UT but holding an SC certificate of another State/UT can avail the scholarship in the State/UT from which the SC certificate was issued.
Renewal of Scholarship:
- The scholarship granted under the scheme will be renewed during the period of the first-year postgraduate course subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance.
- The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of an annual progress report to be granted by the administrative head of the University/Institution/College.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Contact Details
Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya
Room Number - 222, Ground Floor
Department of Education, Additional Secretariat
Meghalaya, Shillong - 793001
Phone Number: (0364)-2224201, S-2264
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