NationalDeadline: 2025-02-20

Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Andaman and Nicobar 2024-25

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Overview

This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and the value of this scholarship is Up to ₹525 per month.

Open for: ST students studying in Class 9 and 10
Provided by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Deadline: 20 Feb 2025
Scholarship Value: Up to ₹525 per month

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:-
be an Indian citizen
be a domicile of Andaman and Nicobar
belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
be studying in Classes 9 and 10 at a recognised institution
not be receiving any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship
have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000

Benefits

The selected students will receive the benefits in the following manner:-

Benefit Day Scholars Hostellers

Monthly scholarship (in ₹ for 10 months) 225 525

Annual books and Ad-hoc grants (in ₹) 750 1,000

Additionally, a disability allowance will be provided to Divyangjan students for a year in the following manner:

Day scholars: ₹600 per month

Hostellers: ₹800 per month

Note

- Leprosy-cured students who also have sickle cell anaemia or thalassemia will be eligible to receive the disability allowance, provided they have the necessary medical certificate.

How to Apply

Eligible students can apply by following the steps below:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8Fill 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.)
9After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note

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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.

Selection Process

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Documents Required

Caste certificate
Income certificate
Domicile certificate
A passport-size photograph
Academic certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.

Quick Info

Funding

Up to ₹525 per month

Region

India

Deadline

2025-02-20

Note

- Leprosy-cured students who also have sickle cell anaemia or thalassemia will be eligible to receive the disability allowance, provided they have the necessary medical certificate.

How to Apply

Eligible students can apply by following the steps below:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8Fill 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.)
9After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10Select 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.