Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2024

The Directorate of Tribal Welfare of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration is offering additional scholarships to ST students for higher education in 2023–24. This program is open to state students who fall under the ST category. The project aims to give extra financial support to students who plan to continue their education after senior secondary school, or Class 12. The chosen applicants will get INR 1,000 every month.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Students need to belong to the Schedule Tribe (ST) category.
• Students should be a domicile of Andaman and Nicobar Island.
• Students need to be full-time students pursuing higher studies in any recognized institution by the government, approved by AICTE/UGC, or equivalent bodies, anywhere in the country.

Value of the scholarship:

up to INR 1,000 per month

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form ONLINE only.

Documents:

• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate
• Academic mark sheet/degree/certificates
• Front page of savings bank account passbook

Note:

Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine shall be eligible for this scholarship provided they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.