Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students
by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Rs. 225-525 per month stipend
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students is a scholarship by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India for students in Grade 9 to 10, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Grade 9 to 10
Fee
Free
Duration
Two academic years across Class IX and Class X, with stipend payable for 10 months each year
Format
Individual
Time needed
Continuous enrolment with regular school attendance and satisfactory academic progress
About this opportunity
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to encourage parents from Scheduled Tribe communities to send their children to school, reduce dropout rates at the secondary stage, and improve participation of ST students in pre-matriculation education.
Following the 2021 restructuring of pre-matric scholarship schemes, the central component now supports Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes IX and X at Government schools or schools recognised by Government or a Central or State Board of Secondary Education. Annual parental income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000 to qualify.
Financial support is provided as a monthly stipend of Rs. 225 for day scholars and Rs. 525 for hostellers, payable for 10 months each academic year. The scheme is implemented by State Governments and Union Territories, with funding shared between the Centre and States in a 75:25 ratio for general states, 90:10 for North East and special category states, and 100 percent central support for Union Territories without a legislature.
Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in or through respective State Government scholarship portals. Verified applications result in Direct Benefit Transfer of the scholarship amount to the student's bank account through the DBT Tribal portal.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 10
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Studying full-time in Class IX or X at a Government school or a school recognised by Government or a Central or State Board of Secondary Education
Family income limit
Up to ₹2,50,000 per year
Prerequisites
- Indian nationality
- Belonging to Scheduled Tribe category with valid ST certificate
- Enrolment in Class IX or X at a Government or Government-recognised school
- Parental annual income not exceeding Rs. 2,50,000
- Active bank account in the student's name for Direct Benefit Transfer
Open to Scheduled Tribe students studying full-time in Class IX or X at a Government or Government-recognised school. Annual parental income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000. Available for studies in India only. Indian nationality and a valid ST certificate are required.
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Rewards and recognition
Award
Rs. 225-525/month for 10 months
Monthly stipend of Rs. 225 for day scholars and Rs. 525 for hostellers, payable for 10 months in each academic year of Class IX and Class X.
Recognition
National scholarship recognition
How to apply
- 1Register on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in or the relevant State scholarship portal
- 2Complete profile with personal, academic, and category details
- 3Select Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students
- 4Upload ST certificate, income certificate, school bonafide, marksheets, and bank account details
- 5Submit application for institutional and state nodal officer verification
- 6Track application status through the portal until Direct Benefit Transfer disbursement
What it covers
- Monthly stipend of Rs. 225 for day scholars
- Monthly stipend of Rs. 525 for hostellers
- Stipend payable for 10 months in each academic year
Frequently asked questions
Is Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students?
Students in Grade 9 to 10.
What will my child gain from Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students?
Monthly stipend of Rs. 225 for day scholars across Class IX and Class X. Higher monthly stipend of Rs. 525 for hostellers across Class IX and Class X. Stipend payable for 10 months in each academic year. Direct Benefit Transfer to the student's bank account. Reduces financial barriers to secondary education for Scheduled Tribe students. Supports continuation from secondary into post-matriculation education.
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