State Merit Scholarship Manipur
State: Manipur
Ministry: null
Department: University and Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur is interested in awarding State Merit Scholarships to meritorious students of Manipur through online application submissions to promote higher education for economically weaker students in the state.

Benefits:
For Class X passed students: The scholarship provides Rs. 6,000 per annum to the first 300 students who passed the High School Leaving Certificate Examination (HSLC) conducted by BSEM for a period of two years.
For Class XII passed students: The scholarship provides Rs. 12,000 per annum to the first 125 students of Science, 125 students of Social Sciences, and 50 students of Commerce who passed the class XII examination conducted by COHSEM for a period of three years.
The scholarship is available to students who continue their studies within or outside the state but within the country, starting from the academic session of 2015-16.
The scholarship aims to provide equal opportunities for higher education to deserving students, regardless of their economic background.
In addition to the initial list of recipients, 50 students will be kept on the waiting list for possible refusal, ineligibility, or other students getting other scholarships.
The scholarship encourages students to excel academically and pursue further studies, thereby promoting higher education in Manipur.

Eligibility:
1. Scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per annum is provided to the first 300 students who passed the class X examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur for a period of 2 years.
1. Scholarship of Rs. 12000/- per annum is provided to the first 125 students of Science, 125 students of Social Sciences, and 50 students of Commerce who passed the class XII examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur for a period of 3 years.
1. Students in full-time employment are not eligible for the scholarship.
1. Students should not receive any other scholarship/stipend for the same course of study for which they are receiving the said merit scholarship.
1. Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination in a year prior to the year of the award of the scholarship are not eligible for consideration.
1. The scholarship is renewable from year to year within the same stage of education.
1. Good conduct and regularity in attendance are required for the continuance of the scholarship. The scholarship will be canceled if a scholar gives up the chosen course of study before its completion or changes the course of study without the approval of the State Government. The decision of the State Government will be final and binding in all such matters.
1. The scholarship may be renewed for a different course of study if the scholar has shifted to another course instead of continuing with the course for which the scholarship was originally granted.
1. The maximum period of scholarship provided to the meritorious persons passing Class X &amp; XII is 2 years and 3 years, respectively.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Manipur scholarship portal.
Step 2: Click on the "New User Register" button.
Step 3: Select your state of domicile from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Choose the scholarship scheme you want to apply for.
Step 5: Select the scholarship category that applies to you.
Step 6: Choose your gender from the given options.
Step 7: Enter your name, mobile number, date of birth, and email ID.
Step 8: Enter your bank details such as your Bank Name, IFSC Code, and Account Number.
Step 9: Choose either an Aadhaar card or account number as identification details and click on the register button.
Step 10: An OTP will be generated, and your phone number will be registered.
Step 11: Log in using OTP and fill in the details carefully.
Step 12: Upload the required documents, such as a Permanent Residential Certificate, Income Certificate, Xerox copy of mark sheet of the qualifying examination, front page of bank passbook, and Aadhaar Card.
Step 13: Review the application and ensure that all the details are correct.
Step 14: Submit the application and note down the application ID and password for future reference.
*Note: There will be two-level verification of the application. First-level verification is at the Institute level by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) nominated for the purpose by the principal and the second-level verification is at the State level by the State Nodal Officer nominated for the purpose by the Government.
After successful verification, the scholarship amount will be credited to the bank account of the student. Keep checking the status of your application regularly on the official website.

[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Department of Education, Manipur at https://manipureducation.gov.in/
Step 2: Download the application form for the Manipur scholarship scheme and its supporting annexures from the notification PDF.
Step 3: Fill in the form with all the required details, including personal information, bank details, and academic information.
Step 4: Attach all the required documents, such as Permanent Residential Certificate, Income Certificate, Xerox copy of mark sheet of the qualifying examination, the front page of bank passbook, and Aadhaar Card.
Step 5: Review the application and ensure that all the details are correct.
Step 6: Submit the application form and documents to the concerned authority or the office of the District Education Officer.
Step 7: Keep a copy of the application form and the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Step 8: After successful verification, the scholarship amount will be credited to the bank account of the student.
Step 9: Keep checking the status of your application regularly on the official website or by contacting the concerned authority.
Note: The offline process may differ based on the specific requirements and procedures set by the Department of Education or the District Education Officer. It is advisable to check with the concerned authority for any additional information or guidelines.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Applicant's Passport Size Photograph
Domicile Certificate
Marksheet of the last qualifying examination
Income Certificate
Bank Details (Bank Name, IFSC Code, and Account Number)
Caste Certificate (for students belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC category)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate (for certain scholarship schemes)