SGSTSC9T10

State Government ST Scholarship (Class 9 to 10)

Launched by the Tribal Affairs Department of Madhya Pradesh, this scholarship program supports Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 9 and 10 by providing ₹600 per year for boys and ₹1,300 per year for girls, with funds directly transferred to their bank accounts. The scheme encourages educational advancement without any restrictions on family income, ensuring that eligible students can continue their studies regardless of financial circumstances.

State Cash

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Student, Scholarship, Scheduled Tribe, Pre-Matric

Details

The "State Government ST Scholarship (Class 9 to 10)" scheme, launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to encourage education among Scheduled Tribe students and improve their educational status. This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 9 and 10. To be eligible, students must be natives of Madhya Pradesh and belong to the Scheduled Tribe category. There is no restriction on the annual family income of the students.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:
  • For Classes 9 to 10: ₹600/- per year for boys and ₹1,300/- per year for girls. Note: The scholarship amount will be transferred directly into the student& 39;s bank account

Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:

  • For Classes 9 to 10: ₹600/- per year for boys and ₹1,300/- per year for girls.

Note: The scholarship amount will be transferred directly into the student's bank account.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a student.
  2. The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  3. The student should be studying in Class 9 or Class 10.
  4. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
  5. There is no restriction on the students' annual family income.

Note 1: The students will be eligible for scholarships even if they fail for 1 year.
Note 2: Reapplication is not required for the renewal of the scholarship.

Application Process

Offline

  • To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions.

Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Clarifications

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

Who is eligible for the scholarship under this scheme?
Students must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, studying in Class 9 or Class 10, and belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
Is there any restriction on the annual family income of the students for eligibility?
No, there is no restriction on the annual family income of the students.
How much scholarship amount is provided to boys under this scheme?
Boys in Classes 9 and 10 will receive ₹600/- per year.
How much scholarship amount is provided to girls under this scheme?
Girls in Classes 9 and 10 will receive ₹1,300/- per year.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the students?
The scholarship amount is transferred directly into the student's bank account.
Can students apply for this scholarship if they fail in a year?
Yes, students are eligible for the scholarship even if they fail for one year.
Is reapplication required for the renewal of the scholarship?
No, reapplication is not required for the renewal of the scholarship.
How can students apply for this scholarship?
Eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions to apply for the scholarship.
Can students from other states apply for this scholarship if they study in Madhya Pradesh?
No, only students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh are eligible for this scholarship.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status