The candidates will be selected based on the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
ST students studying in Classes 9 and 10
India
A monthly scholarship of up to ₹350 for 10 months and other grants
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Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students, Pre-Matric Scholarship, Jammu and Kashmir 2024-25 is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, for students studying in Class 9 and 10. The scholarship aims to support the education of these students to reduce the incidence of drop-out, especially in the transition from the elementary to the secondary stage. The selected candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹350 for 10 months and other grants.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
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.
Eligible students can apply by following the steps below:-
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 January 2025
The candidates will be selected based on the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
For Renewal of Scholarships:-
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines' document.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Rajendra Prasad Road, Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi - 110001
Question: What is the last date to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer: The last to apply for this scheme is 15th January 2025.
Question: Is it mandatory to submit the income certificate?
Answer: Yes, students must submit a valid income certificate along with the required documents.
Question: What is the academic qualification for this scheme?
Answer: The students studying in Classes 9 and 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education (CBSE/SBSE) are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Question: Who is the provider of this scholarship?
Answer: The opportunity is offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
Question: What is the amount for the Umbrella ST Pre-Matric Scholarship Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer: The selected candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹350 for 10 months and other grants