The National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students, formerly known as the Top Class Education for Scheduled Tribe Students scheme, is designed to provide financial support to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing higher education. This initiative aims to promote educational access and ensure that ST students can continue their studies without financial constraints.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 31-10-2024
- Defective Application Verification Deadline: 14-11-2024
- Institute Verification Deadline: 15-11-2024
- DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Deadline: 30-11-2024
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be Indian nationals belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community.
- They should be pursuing a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a recognized institution.
- The annual family income of applicants should be less than ₹6 lakh.
- Students should not be receiving any other scholarship from the government or any other organization.
Benefits:
- The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel fees, and a maintenance allowance.
- For undergraduate students, the scholarship can be up to ₹2 lakh per annum.
- For postgraduate students, the financial assistance can go up to ₹3 lakh per annum.
Application Process:
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal: Applicants can apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
- Register or Log In: New users must create an account, while existing users can log in using their credentials.
- Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the necessary information and upload relevant documents.
- Submit the Application: Review all details before submitting the application.
Important Documents Required:
- Caste certificate to prove ST status.
- Income certificate of the family.
- Marksheet of the last qualifying examination.
- Proof of admission to a recognized institution.
- Bank account details.
For more detailed information and updates, you can refer to the official page on the National Scholarship Portal.
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