COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT OF INDIA
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, aimed at encouraging Scheduled Tribe students to pursue higher education after Class 10. This centrally sponsored scheme ensures that financial constraints do not become a barrier to education by covering tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other essential expenses.
The scholarship applies to a wide range of post-matriculation courses including diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs.
To increase the enrollment and retention of ST students in higher education institutions
To reduce dropout rates at the secondary and tertiary levels
To empower tribal youth through academic and professional development
To improve the socio-economic status of tribal communities through education
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
Must be a permanent resident of India
Must have passed Class 10 (matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board
Must be pursuing a recognized post-matric course (Class 11 onwards) in a recognized institution
Annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh
Students must not be receiving any other scholarship for the same course
Maintenance Allowance
Paid monthly for the entire academic year (including vacation)
Amount varies depending on the course and the student’s residential status (hosteller or day scholar)
Reimbursement of Compulsory Non-Refundable Fees
Tuition fee, library fee, laboratory fee, examination fee, etc.
Reimbursement is subject to actuals and verification by the institution
Study Tour Charges
Financial assistance for study tours up to a specified limit per annum
Thesis and Printing Charges
For students pursuing postgraduate and research degrees
Book Allowance for Correspondence Courses
Annual allowance to cover essential books and study material
Additional Allowance for Students with Disabilities
Readers’ allowance, transport allowance, escort allowance, and special pay for hostel employees as applicable
All recognized post-matriculation level courses in approved institutions:
Class 11 and 12
ITI and Polytechnic courses
Undergraduate and postgraduate programs (BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom, etc.)
Professional courses (Engineering, Medical, Law, Management)
M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at https://scholarships.gov.in
Register as a new user and fill out the scholarship application form
Upload the required documents:
Caste certificate (ST)
Income certificate
Aadhaar card
Institution verification form
Previous academic mark sheets
Bank account details
Submit the application and track the status through the portal
Students must renew the scholarship every academic year by maintaining satisfactory progress and attendance
Incomplete applications or applications with incorrect documents will be rejected
Selection is subject to budget allocation and proper institutional verification
The SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL OF INDIA (SECI) is a dedicated Work under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, focused on creating nationwide promotion and awareness about social justice schemes and welfare initiatives by the govt. of India.
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