Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, financial support is provided to students from Class XI to Ph.D. level. It offers a fixed annual scholarship of ₹6,000 for post-matric studies, which is paid directly into the students’ bank accounts. This scholarship is often provided in addition to other scholarships.

Benefits:
An eligible student shall be awarded a fixed scholarship of ₹6,000/- (Rupees six thousand only) per annum.
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Eligibility:
1. The student must be a domicile of Meghalaya.
1. The student must have a valid bank account, mobile number, and email ID.
1. Students pursuing part-time or correspondence courses are not eligible.
1. The student must have secured at least 35% marks in the preceding academic year.
1. The scholarship is available only to students pursuing full-time regular courses in recognized institutions, including:

i) Government institutes/colleges/universities
ii) Institutions of National Importance
iii) Central/State Universities; autonomous colleges recognized by UGC; and institutions recognized under Section 2(f) and/or 12(b) of the UGC Act
iv) Deemed Universities
v) Private universities/institutions affiliated with Central/State Universities
vi) Government/Government-aided/Private schools (for Classes XI and XII)
vii) State/UT-recognized diploma-granting institutions
viii) NCVT-affiliated vocational training institutes
ix) Institutions recognized by regulatory bodies such as MCI, AICTE, etc.
**Cancellation of Scholarship:**
The Directorate reserves the right to cancel the scholarship under the following circumstances:
(a) If the student is involved in misconduct or disciplinary proceedings, as reported by the concerned institution.
(c) If the student is found to be ineligible at any stage, either during verification or thereafter. In such cases, the student shall be liable to refund the entire scholarship amount received.
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Application Process:
[Online]
Citizen Registration for Member ID
Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the “Citizen” option.
Step 2: If you are a first-time user, click on “Registration for New User” and complete the registration process to create your account.
Step 3: Select your Authentication ID from the available options, such as
PDS (Ration Card) 
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Step 4: Enter your card number, select your name from the displayed list, and click on “Next” to continue.
Step 5: Your EPIC ID will appear on the screen. If the details are correct, click on “Accept.” If the details are incorrect or rejected, manually enter your EPIC number and proceed.
Step 6: Click on “Validate” to verify the entered EPIC number, and then click on “Next” to move to the application form.
Step 7: Fill in all required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review all the information, and click on “Submit.” After successful submission, you will receive a unique application number for future reference.
Sign In 
Step 1: Click on “Sign In” and choose your preferred sign-in method from Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Step 2: Enter your User ID and Password, then click on “Login” to access your account.
Step 3: After logging in, click on “Apply for Services/Scheme” to start your application.
Step 4: Fill in all the required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review the information, and click on “Submit.”

Documents Required:
Applicants are required to upload the following documents at the time of application:
(a) Any one of the following identity documents to establish credentials:
MHIS Card of the parents
MGNREGS Job Card of the parents
EPIC (Voter ID) of the applicant or parents
PDS (Ration) Card
Note: Submission of more than one document is encouraged, as it will facilitate verification of credentials.
(b) Mark sheet of the previous academic year
(c) Recent passport-size photograph
(d) Bonafide Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution.