Govt. of the India has released the official notifications for Assam ST Scholarship Scheme - 2024. Basically, these scholarships are Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for the students of Assam belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) for the year 2023-2024.
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Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for ST Scholarship Assam 2024 through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in
ST Scholarship Assam Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Academic session: 2024
Scholarship authority: Government of India | Govt. of Assam
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX to X [Component-I]
Pre-matric: Pre-Matric Scholarship to the children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards (Class I-X) [Component-II]
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Application status: Available
Eligibility Criteria of Assam ST Scholarship
Community: Only SC Community Students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
Citizenship: The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
State of Domicile: Domicile state means the state in which students have their permanent address. Students are required to provide their domicile state correctly as their applications may be sent for verification to the Authorities belonging to their State of Domicile.
Family Restriction: All the children of any parent/ guardian will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme.
Income Ceiling:
Pre-Matric (Class-IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarships will be granted to the SC students whose parental/guardian's income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarship:
No income bar for the children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards.
Children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards, Eligible candidates will submit a certificate from District Social Welfare office, identified officer of Local body, Civic Agency or any such authority as designated by State Government.
ST Scholarship Assam Application Form
ST Scholarship Assam application form is available in online format only. The same can be accessed through national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in
How to Apply for ST Scholarship Assam ?
Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in for submission of online application this scholarship. One needs to follow below mentioned steps -
Step 1: Scroll down, Go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on Online Application link.
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Click on "New Registration" Link.
Step 5: Enter your details as required in the page; and register yourself.
Step 6: After registration, enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Documents to be Submitted along with Online Form:
Students mandatorily need the following documents to fill up the SC Scholarship Application Form.
Bank Passbook
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Note:
a) Applicants are advised to give only that bank account details which remains in active mode so that payment of Scholarship does not fail as all the disbursement of Scholarship will be made through DBT mode. The authority shall not be responsible for any failure of transaction due to inactive or incorrect bank details.
b) Applicants to ensure that they have a bank account seeded with Aadhaar number.
c) Aadhaar to be made mandatory for all applicants. However for minor applicants who apply without Aadhaar, it will be mandatory for parent or legal guardian to provide Aadhaar.
「 Important Dates of ST Scholarship Assam 2024 」
➨ Starting date of online application: N/A
➨ Last date of submission/ renewal of online application: 10th February 2024
➨ Last date of institute level verification: 15th February 2024
➨ Last date of Institute Level Verification: 15th February 2024