Candidates will be selected based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria
Scheduled Caste (SC) students of the state studying in Class 9 and 10
India
A monthly scholarship grant of ₹350 and other allowances
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Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC Students, Meghalaya 2024-25 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 Scheduled Caste (SC) students to eliminate the incidence of dropout, especially during the transition from elementary to the secondary stage. Selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹350 and additional allowances.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
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:-
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, 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:-
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.
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
Candidates will be selected based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria
Renewal of Scholarship:
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines' document.
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