Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Tribe Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Affairs (Plain) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support Scheduled Tribe children in classes 9th and 10th to minimize drop-out rates and aid progression to higher education. The scheme provides a recurring monthly scholarship, an annual book grant, and disability allowances directly to the Scheduled Tribe student beneficiaries.

Benefits:
**Scholarship for 10 Months**

- Day Scholars receive a scholarship of ₹225/- monthly (₹2,250/- annually).
- Hostelers receive ₹525/- monthly (₹5,250/- annually).

**Books and Ad Hoc Grant**
Day Scholars receive a lump sum grant of ₹750/-, and Hostelers receive a grant of ₹1,000/-.
**Additional Disability Allowance**

- Divyangjan students, leprosy-cured students, and students having sickle cell anemia or Thalassemia receive an additional grant paid for all twelve months. 
- Hosteler students receive ₹800/- monthly (₹9,600/- annually), and Day Scholars receive ₹600/- monthly (₹7,200/- annually).

**Disbursement Mode**
Benefits are distributed directly to the student&#39;s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), preferably using the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System.
**Conditions**

- The award once made will continue, subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance.
- The scholarship will be renewed for Class X after the student successfully passes Class IX.
- If a student has to repeat a class, they will not receive the scholarship for the same class twice.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe, as specified in relation to the State or Union Territory to which they actually belong (Domicile State).
- The applicant must be studying in Class IX or Class X.
- The applicant must be studying in a Government School or in a School recognized by the Government or a Central or State Board of Secondary Education.
- The applicant must have a total family income from all sources that does not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum.
- The applicant must have a valid account in a Scheduled Bank.
- The applicant must have a bank account linked with their Aadhaar number.
- The applicant must have a bank account linked with an active mobile number.
- The applicant must not be getting any other scholarship.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Signup to DigiLocker
Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Step 3: Finally, click "Submit". Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.
Signin to myScheme
Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click "Allow". You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.
Scheme Application
Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Step 5: For future reference, click "Print" to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click "Ok" to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Number.
Domicile Certificate.
Scheduled Tribe Certificate (Issued by the competent authority of the State).
Family Income Certificate (Self-declarations or affidavits of self-assessment are not acceptable).
Disability Certificate (For Divyangjan students, issued by a competent medical authority).
Medical Certificate (For leprosy-cured students and students having sickle cell anemia or Thalassemia).
Scanned Copy of the Passport Size Photograph.
Bank Account Details (Account Number and Indian Financial System Code).