CMSTSSWD

Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST): Scholarship Of Students With Disabilities

Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST) is a scholarship initiative by the Government of Manipur designed to assist students with disabilities. Eligible students domiciled in Manipur, studying from Class 1 and above, can receive financial assistance of up to ₹8,000, provided they are enrolled in recognized educational institutions and are not receiving similar scholarships from other sources.

State Cash

States / UT: Manipur

Nodal department: Family Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Financial assistance, Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Scholarship, Person With Disability, Financial Assistance, Social Welfare, PwD, Student

Details

"Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST): Scholarship of Students with Disabilities" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the Students with Disability (SwD) who are a domicile of the State of Manipur, and are studying in Class 1st and above are awarded with scholarship of upto ₹ 8,000/-. The student must be enrolled in a school/college/university/institution recognized by the Govt. of Manipur. The amount of the scholarhip shall be disbursed directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.

Benefits

  • [ [ { "children": [ { "text": "Class: 1st to 5th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹3 000/-." } ] }
  • { "children": [ { "text": "Class: 6th to 8th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹4 000/-." } ] }
  • { "children": [ { "text": "Class: 9th to 12th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹6 000/-." } ] }
  • { "children": [ { "text": "Graduate & Above (including all Technical Courses): ₹8 000/-." } ] } ] ]

Class: 1st to 5th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹ 3,000/-.

Class: 6th to 8th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹ 4,000/-.

Class: 9th to 12th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹ 6,000/-.

Graduate & Above (including all Technical Courses): ₹ 8,000/-.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD).
  2. The applicant should be a Student.
  3. The applicant should be a domicile of the State of Manipur.
  4. The applicant should be studying in Class 1st and above.
  5. The applicant should be enrolled in a school/college/university/institution recognized by the Govt. of Manipur.
  6. The applicant should not be availing scholarship under any other similar scheme from any source.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Minister’s Darbar Hall.

Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport sized photograph.

Step 3: Submit the form in the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Is "Scholarship Of Students With Disabilities" An Umbrella Scheme Under "Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST)"?
Yes, "Scholarship of Students with Disabilities" is an Umbrella Scheme under "Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST)".
What Is Meant By An "Umbrella Scheme"?
An "Umbrella Scheme" is a scheme that has many small schemes as a components.
Which Department Manages This Scheme?
The "CMST: Scholarship of Students with Disabilities" is managed by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur.
Can Female Students Also Apply To This Scheme?
Yes, this scheme is open to applicants from all genders.
What Is The Eligibility Criteria For The Family Income?
There is no such criteria for this scheme.
Is There Any Age-Criteria For This Scheme?
No, there is no age-criteria for this scheme.
Is There Any Earmarking/Reservation/Prioritization While Slection Of The Beneficiaries?
No, there are no earmarking/reservation/prioritization while slection of the beneficiaries.
What Is The Maximum Amount Of Scholarship That A Student Can Get Through This Scheme?
The maximum amount of scholarship that a student can get through this scheme is ₹ 8,000/- per annum.
How Will The Amount Of The Scholarhip Be Disbursed?
The amount of the scholarhip shall be disbursed directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.
Will The Amount Of The Scholarhip Be Disbursed In Installments Or As A Lump Sum?
The amount of the scholarhip be disbursed as a lump sum.
What Shall Be The Amount Of The Scholarhip For A Student Of Class 2nd?
For a student of Class 2nd, Rate of Scholarship (per annum) shall be ₹ 3,000/-.
What Shall Be The Amount Of The Scholarhip For A Student Of Class 7th?
For a student of Class 7th, Rate of Scholarship (per annum) shall be ₹ 4,000/-.
What Shall Be The Amount Of The Scholarhip For A Student Of Class 11th?
For a student of Class 11th, Rate of Scholarship (per annum) shall be ₹ 6,000/-.
What Shall Be The Amount Of The Scholarhip For A Student Pursuing Graduation?
For a student pursuing graduation, Rate of Scholarship (per annum) shall be ₹ 4,000/-.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form?
The Application Form can be found at this link - https://ukhrul.nic.in/scheme/chief-ministergi-shotharabasingi-tengbang-cmst/
Is It Mandatory For The Applicant To Be Domicile Of The State Of Manipur?
Yes, in order to be eligible, the applicant should be a domicile of the State of Manipur.
Will I Be Eligible To Apply If I Am Already Availing Scholarship Under Any Other Similar Scheme From Another Source?
No, in order to be eligible, the applicant should not be availing scholarship under any other similar scheme from any source.
Does This Scheme Accepts Online Application?
No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.
To Whom Shall The Application Be Addressed/Submitted?
The application shall be addressed/submitted in the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.

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