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Many students from Scheduled Tribe communities face financial hurdles in continuing their education. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs understands this challenge and has launched the Pre Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students. This scheme is designed to provide much-needed financial support to students from Class 9 and 10, ensuring they don't have to discontinue their studies due to economic reasons.

What Is This Scheme?

The Pre Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students is an initiative by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It provides financial assistance to students belonging to Scheduled Tribes who are pursuing their studies in Class 9 and 10. The goal is to help these students complete their pre-matric education, especially during the crucial transition phase from primary to secondary education, and to prevent them from dropping out.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scholarship is specifically for students who are:

Studying in Class 9 or Class 10.
Belonging to a Scheduled Tribe community.
Studying in a government school or a school recognized by the government or a Central/State Board.
Whose parents or guardians have a combined annual income not exceeding ₹ 2.50 lakh.

The scholarship supports regular, full-time students and is valid for studies within India only.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The scheme plays a vital role in ensuring that students from Scheduled Tribes have equal opportunities in education. By providing financial aid, it helps reduce the number of students who might otherwise drop out of school due to financial constraints. This support aims to build a stronger educational foundation, enabling these students to perform better and have a greater chance of progressing to higher education stages.

Objective

This scheme offers scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 9 and 10 to encourage them to continue their education and reduce dropouts.

Benefits

Financial Incentive:An amount of ₹1,000/- per month for each notified TB patient.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Students must be studying in Class 9th or Class 10th.
Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Tribe community.
The total annual income of the parents/guardians from all sources should not be more than ₹ 2.50 Lakh per annum.
Students should not be receiving any other scholarship from the government.

How To Apply

Applications for this scholarship are typically invited by the relevant State Government or Union Territory administration. Students need to submit their applications through their respective schools. The specific application window and detailed instructions are usually announced by the concerned departments.

For more details and to check for application forms, you can refer to the official announcements or visit the website of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Official Website: http://tribal.nic.in/

Documents Required

To apply for the Pre Matric Scholarship, you will generally need the following documents:

Aadhaar Number.
A passport-size photograph along with the student's signature.
An original certificate of Scheduled Tribe status, duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer (not below the rank of Tehsildar).
An income declaration:

For self-employed parents/guardians: A sworn affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper stating income from all sources.
For employed parents/guardians: An income certificate from their employer, and for any additional income from other sources, a declaration by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.

A scholarship receipt from the previous year (if applicable), duly countersigned by the Head of the Institution/School.

Official Sources

Always refer to the latest official notifications for the most accurate list of required documents.

FAQ’s

What is the minimum annual income required to be eligible for this scholarship?

The total annual income of your parents or guardians from all sources should not exceed ₹ 2.50 Lakh per year to be eligible for this scholarship.

If I am already receiving another government scholarship, can I still apply for this one?

No, you cannot apply for this scholarship if you are already availing benefits from any other government scholarship.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship is payable from April 1st, or from the month of admission if later, and it covers a period of 10 months within the academic year.

Is there a limit on how many students can receive this scholarship?

No, there is no limit. All students who meet the eligibility criteria and belong to the Scheduled Tribe community will be awarded scholarships as per the scheme's provisions.

What happens to my scholarship if I have to repeat a class?

If you have to repeat a class, your scholarship will be terminated.

Are there any specific allowances for students with disabilities?

Yes, there are special monthly allowances for students with disabilities, which include Reader Allowance, Transport Allowance, Escort Allowance, Helper Allowance, and Coaching Allowance, depending on the specific need and type of disability.

Do I need to submit my Aadhaar Card details when applying?

Yes, you are required to submit your Aadhaar Number as part of the application process.

What if both my parents are no longer alive? Who's income should be mentioned?

In the unfortunate event where both parents are deceased, the income of the guardian needs to be declared and submitted.

Is there any fee to apply for this scholarship?

No, the entire application process for this scholarship is completely free. There are no application fees involved.