The selected candidates will be selected based on the eligibility criteria.
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9 & 10), Arunachal Pradesh 2024-25
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Eligibility
ST students of Class 9 and 10
Region
India
Award
A scholarship of up to ₹350 per month for 10 months and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9 & 10), Arunachal Pradesh 2024-25 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 the education of ST students to reduce the incidence of drop-out in the transition from the elementary to the secondary stage. 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 for this scholarship, an applicant must:-
- be a citizen of India
- be a domicile of Arunachal Pradesh
- belong to the Scheduled Tribe (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 ₹2,00,000 from all sources
- not be availing benefits under any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship
Benefits
The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-
| Items | Day Scholars (in ₹) | Hostelers (in ₹) |
| 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 of ₹3,000 per annum 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 |
| Monthly helper allowance, 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
- Disability certificate (If applicable)
- One attested copy of certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.
- A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
- An annual income declaration by the self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s)
- A receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year (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
Application Deadline: 31st December 2024
Selection Criteria
Important documents
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 the 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 award once made will continue subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance until the completion of class 10.
- 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.
- House rent allowance received by the parent(s) of a student shall be exempted from the computation of ‘income’ if the same has been permitted to be exempted for the purpose of Income tax.
- Income certificate is required to be taken once only i.e. at the time of admission to courses which are continuing for more than one year.
- The family income shall be computed in the following manner:-
- If both parents are working, their combined income from all sources counts as the total family income.
- Only the income of parents counts towards the total family income, excluding earnings from any other family members.
- For families with only one living parent, only that parent's income counts towards the total family income. Income from siblings or other family members is not included.
- In the case of an orphan, supported by a guardian, income criteria shall not apply.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Contact Details
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Room no. 202, 2nd floor C-wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi-110001
Important Links
Apply online link
Latest scholarship link
FAQ's
Question: Who is this scholarship for?
Answer: ST students who are currently domiciled in Arunachal Pradesh and are studying in classes 9 & 10 are eligible for this scholarship. The annual family income of the student must be less than/equal to ₹2,00,000 from all sources.
Question: Are all pre-matric students eligible?
Answer: The scholarship is only meant for students of classes 9 and 10.
Question: Do all disabled students who are eligible get extra allowance under this scholarship?
Answer: Disabled students holding a valid disability certificate and studying in private, un-aided schools are eligible to receive extra allowances.
Question: Is the scholarship amount provided throughout the academic year?
Answer: The scholarship amount is provided for 10 months in a particular academic year until the completion of class 10.
Question: If a student repeats a class, will they receive a scholarship for that class?
Answer: No scholarship will be provided for repeating a class, once the student passes, the scholarship for the next class will be provided up to class 10.
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