The Assam government has initiated the application process for scholarships for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students at the pre-matric and post-matric levels for the academic year 2024-25. These scholarships are exclusively available to ST students who are residents of Assam.
Eligible students can submit their applications online via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The scholarship is open only to ST students enrolled in government, government-aided, or government-recognized schools, higher secondary institutions, colleges, and universities, including medical and technical institutions with a valid U-DISE, AISHE, or NCVT code.
Eligibility Criteria and Deadlines:
Pre-Matric Students: The annual family income must not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh. The deadline to apply is August 31, with the last date for the institution’s nodal officer to verify applications being September 15.
Post-Matric Students: The annual family income should also not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh. The application deadline is October 31, and the last date for verification by the institution’s nodal officer is November 15.
Applicants must upload several documents, including an income certificate from a parent or guardian issued by a revenue or circle officer, a caste certificate from the district commissioner with a notarized affidavit, and details of a valid bank account in the student’s name.