Student schemes in Goa

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be born in Goa.
• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) Community.
• The applicant should have passed the class 10th examination of the Goa Board in the first attempt.
• The applicant should have scored at least 70% (aggregate) marks in the class 10th examination of the Goa Board.
• The applicant should be schooling in the taluka in which he/she is considered meritorious.
• In the case of male students, he should have featured in the Top 5 among the Class 10th male students of his taluka.
• In the case of female students, she should have featured in the Top 5 among the Class 10th female students of her taluka.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Laptop is provided to the meritorious student.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a student of 11th standard.
• The applicant must be studying in a recognized Higher Secondary School in Goa.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Provision of one (1) entry-level portable computer system (Notebook or Laptop).
• ##### Details of Equipment
• The system must be equipped with at least mid-level Processors.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community of Goa.
• The applicant must have scored at least 65% in the Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Board Examination.
• The applicant must be a regular, full-time student studying in a Higher Secondary School.
• The Higher Secondary School must be recognised by the Central/State Goa Board of Higher Secondary Education.
• The applicant must apply for the benefit under the scheme in the XIth standard only.
• The Coaching institute through which the student desires to take admission must be a registered body or run by any organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860/Companies Act, 2014, or any other relevant Act of the State.
• The applicant must be precluded from availing benefits under any other coaching scheme of the Centre or the State Government.
• The applicant must provide a declaration to the effect that they are not availing benefits under any other coaching scheme of the Centre or the State Government.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• ##### Financial Assistance
• Financial assistance for coaching fees for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) course, subject to a maximum limit of ₹3,00,000/
• (Rupees three lakhs only).

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The student shall belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) Category.
• The Student shall be a regular, full-time student studying in a Government School/ Higher Secondary or in a school that is recognised by the Government of Goa or a Central/State Board of Higher Secondary Education.
• The fees shall be reimbursed for a particular class in which the student is studying. In the event of a failure in a particular class and the student has to repeat the class, in such circumstances, the fees shall not be reimbursed for a second year.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The student shall be reimbursed 75% of the fees paid (upto a ceiling of ₹ 10,000/- per annum per subject in rural areas and ₹ 12,000/- per annum per subject in urban areas) to the coaching institute upon submission of the fee receipt that…
• 50% of the Fees: Reimbursed as a first instalment during the First Term of the Academic year upon submission of the fee receipt.
• 25% of the Fees: Reimbursed as a second instalment upon the submission of the Attendance Certificate of the First Term.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• For Application
• The applicant should be a girl.
• The applicant should be a student.
• The applicant should have passed the 10th Standard of examination.
• The applicant should have appeared in the 11th Standard of any stream (Science/Arts/Commerce/Vocational/ITI).
• Upto 2 girl children of a family are entitled under this scheme.
• For Disbursal of Benefits
• The applicant should have passed the 12th standard examination in three attempts or within two years of the first attempt, whichever is earlier (otherwise, the money shall be forfeited and credited to the Government Treasury).

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• An amount of ₹ 25,000/- is provided as a fixed deposit in the name of the girl child and the officer nominated by the government.
• NOTE: The amount is disbursed to the beneficiaries after they pass the 12th standard board (or equivalent) examination.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Any individual who has completed post-graduation and is upto 35 years of age shall be eligible to undertake research in the junior category.
• Any individual who has completed post-graduation and is above the age of 35 shall be eligible to undertake research in the senior category.
• Any individual who has completed a PhD shall be eligible to undertake research in the post-doctoral category. There shall be no age bar in this category.
• The fellowship shall be awarded to any scholar only once in his lifetime under each category.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Eligible scholars for the junior category shall be awarded a fellowship up to ₹ 15,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis.
• Eligible scholars for senior & post-doctoral categories shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹ 20,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis.
• However, the applicant who undertakes to complete the research work on a full-time basis may be awarded the scholarship upto ₹ 30,000/- per month. In such cases, the research period shall be as decided by the selection committee.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should have been born in Goa or have resided in Goa for at least the last fifteen (15) years.
• The applicant should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the Institutions located in Goa.
• The applicant should be an Orphan.
• The applicant should be enrolled for the First Year of their Degree/PG Courses.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• A full waiver of the fees that were supposed to have been paid by the beneficiary in the Institutions where they have sought the admissions.
• The amount of fee waiver shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any plus other charges payable to Institution like Lodging/Boarding, Food (Hostel charges) or Transport, etc.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should have been born in Goa or resident of Goa for at least last fifteen years.
• The applicant should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the institutions located in Goa.
• The applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community of Goa.
• The applicant should be enrolled for the First Year of their Degree/PG Courses.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• A full waiver of the fees supposed to have been paid by them in the institutions where they have sought admissions.
• The amount fee waiver shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any.
• NOTE: All other charges and fees would be borne by the concerned student.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Worker registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The worker should be between 18 to 60 years of age.
• The worker should have completed ninety days of service as a registered worker in the year.
• The ward of the worker should be pursuing education.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial Assistance, as determined by the Board, for the education of the children of the Worker.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.
• The student should be a regular, full-time student studying in a recognized Institution / University.
• The applicant should have availed or should be eligible for Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current Academic Year.
• The income of parents/guardians of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 5,00,000 per annum.
• NOTE: If a student has to repeat a class, he/she shall not be eligible to get a scholarship for a second time in the same class.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 7,500/- to Day Scholars for 10 Months.
• An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 15,000/- to Hostellers for 10 Months.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should belong to the OBC (Dhangar) community.
• The applicant should have availed (or be eligible for) the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Additional Maintenance Allowance
• Day Scholars: ₹750 per month
• Hostel Residents: ₹1,500 per month

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste community
• The applicant should have availed (or be eligible for) the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Additional Maintenance Allowance
• For Day Scholars: ₹750 per month
• For Hostel Residents: ₹1,500 per month

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a regular industrial worker/employee of the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
• The applicant should have at least 6 months of continuous service.
• The applicant should not be employed in supervisory or managerial roles earning ₹1,600/- and above per month.
• The applicant should have wages/salary not exceeding ₹20,000/-.
• The applicant should have children studying in classes 1st to 4th in recognized/approved schools.
• > Criteria for Selection
• Lowest income of the parents.
• Preference will be given to the students studying in higher classes.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Financial Assistance (based on the child's Level of Education)
• Class 1st: ₹1,200.
• Class 2nd: ₹1,200.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be an industrial worker/employee.
• The applicant should be registered with the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
• The applicant should have a minimum of 6 months of continuous service to the Board at the time of application.
• The monthly salary of the applicant should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
• The age of the child of the applicant should be between 5 to 10 years.
• The child of the applicant should be studying in 1st to 4th standard.
• The child of the applicant should be enrolled in a recognized, aided, or private school.
• Preference is given to workers with no more than two children.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial Assistance of ₹1,600/- per student per annum, intended for the purchase of one set of uniforms (shorts/trousers and shirts for male children, and frock for female children).

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a bonafide resident of the State of Goa
• The applicant must be a regular student of a recognized school
• The applicant's parents/guardian's combined annual income should not exceed ₹25,000
• The applicant must be physically handicapped as specified under Rule 4 read with Rule 5
• The applicant should not be a repeater in the current standard (one failure can be condoned at Director's discretion)
• The applicant should not be residing in or receiving maintenance from any government institutions, local bodies, or grant-receiving private organizations
• The applicant should not be receiving any other stipend or scholarship
• Multiple handicapped children from the same family are eligible if other conditions are met

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Monthly Stipend Rates
• Standards 1 to 4: ₹200 per month
• Standards 5 to 8: ₹200 per month

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• ##### For the Artist
• The artist must be a Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
• The artist must be recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
• The income of the family of the artist (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
• The artist must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
• ##### For the Ward of the Artist
• The ward must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
• The ward must be pursuing Postgraduate, Degree, or Professional courses.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• A monthly scholarship of ₹750/- is sanctioned to eligible wards during the currency of the academic year.
• The vacation period is excluded from the scholarship disbursement period.
• The scholarship is disbursed on a half-yearly basis.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.
• The applicant should have secured 50% or above marks in the SSC/ HSSC Board exams.
• (For Merit Based Award) The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than ₹ 5,00,000/-.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Felicitation of Rank Holders Students -
• ₹ 20,000/- to the First Five Rank Holders (separately for all the streams of Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational).
• A certificate of Appreciation will be given at the time of felicitation in the public function.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• For Rank Holders Category
• The applicant must belong to the Dhangar community.
• The applicant must be among the top 5 rank holders in their respective examination (SSC or HSSC).
• The applicant has no income ceiling restrictions.
• For Merit-based Awards
• The applicant must belong to the Dhangar community.
• The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
• The applicant must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage as per the benefit slabs.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial Award
• First 5 Rank Holders from SSC: ₹20,000 each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Science Stream): ₹20,000/- each

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The child should not be enrolled in a school.
• The child should be in the age group of 6 to 14 years.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Sanctions are granted to the NGOs for providing special training in the centre as per the norms of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be studying in classes 5th to 8th on a full-time basis.
• The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class.
• The applicant's parent/guardian's annual income should not exceed ₹1,20,000/-.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• 1. As per "Stipend under Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme"
• ₹325/- per month for 11 months (₹3,575/- per annum)
• 2. As per "Meritorious Scholarship Scheme"

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a student.
• The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
• The applicant’s parents/guardians should be engaged in an unclean or hazardous occupation.
• The student should be studying in Class I to X on a full-time basis.
• Scholarship will be admissible to the children/wards of parents/guardians who, irrespective of their caste/religion belong to one of the following categories:
• Persons who are Manual Scavengers as defined under section 2(I) (g) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013
• Tanners & Flayers;
• Waste pickers and

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• With effect from 2022-23, the students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
• Day Scholar: ₹3,500/- per annum
• Hosteller: ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be an educational institution or an individual interested in collaborating with the Tiatr Academy of Goa to organize academic activities for promoting Tiatr.
• The applicant must ensure the number of participants for conducting the Symposia, Seminar, or Workshop shall be at least 20.
• The applicant must obtain prior approval from the Tiatr Academy of Goa before finalizing resource persons, if the activity is organized by others in collaboration.
• The applicant must get the cost of refreshments or food to be served verified and approved by the Tiatr Academy of Goa before finalizing them.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Awareness Creation: Awareness about Tiatr, its song, and music will be created through academic activities such as talks, symposia, seminars, and workshops.
• Resource Person Honorarium: Resource persons will be paid an honorarium, as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa, for every session, with the amount dependent upon the distance from their residence to the venue.
• Expenditure Coverage: The Tiatr Academy of Goa will cover the expenditure incurred on Resource Persons, refreshments, and food (lunch or dinner) served to participants. Additionally, any other miscellaneous expenditure made in organizing…

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be pursuing a diploma, graduation, or post-graduation in a recognized institution located in Goa.
• The applicant's institution should be affiliated with Goa University or recognized by the Directorate of Higher Education, Directorate of Technical Education, or any authority approved by the Government of India or Government of Goa.
• The applicant should be enrolled in a full-time course.
• The applicant's course duration should not exceed 5 years.
• The applicant pursuing a diploma course should have completed standard 10th in Goa.
• The applicant pursuing a graduation course should have completed Standard 10th and Standard 12th or a diploma in Goa.
• The applicant pursuing a post-graduation course should have completed Standard 10th, Standard 12th or a diploma, and graduation in Goa.
• The total annual family income (parents/guardian combined) must be less than ₹5,00,000/-.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Fee Reimbursement Assistance
• The scheme provides reimbursement of eligible fees up to:
• ₹40,000 per annum towards course fees

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• > For the Worker
• The applicant should be a regular worker.
• The applicant should be employed in an industrial establishment for at least six months.
• The industrial establishment should be covered under the Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986.
• The applicant should be performing any skilled or unskilled, manual or clerical labour, other than in a position of supervision or management.
• The total income of the applicant from the salary should not exceed ₹20,000 per month, including all allowances and perks but exclusive of bonus.
• > For the Child
• The child of the applicant should be enrolled in a recognized institution in India.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Scholarship
• Group 1: ₹2,000 for Class 5th & 6th
• Group 2: ₹2,800 for Class 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must intend to seek advanced education in any field of Art and Culture, such as music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art, photography, etc. (fields of visual and performing art).
• The applicant must seek this education outside Goa or outside India.
• The applicant should have outlined knowledge about the art form in which the education is desired.
• The applicant should be born in Goa.
• The applicant must be residing in Goa for a substantial period or at least for the last fifteen years to the date of application.
• The applicant shall not be above the age of thirty-five years.
• The applicant must be the only student per family applying under this scheme per financial year.
• The applicant’s annual family income must not cross the limit fixed by the Government from time to time.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• ##### Financial Assistance
• Financial assistance is given to acquire basic or advanced education in any field of Art and Culture (like music, dance, theatre, fine arts, folk arts, photography, etc.) at State, National, and International levels.
• Maximum assistance up to ₹1,20,000/- is provided for acquiring education outside Goa or the actual cost of the education, whichever is less.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• ##### For Junior Research Fellowship
• The applicant must have completed her/his post-graduation (M.A. in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology/History/Indology).
• The applicant must be up to 35 years of age as on the closing date of application.
• The applicant, if applying as a Goan Scholar, must have 15 years of Residence in Goa.
• The applicant, if applying as an Indian Scholar, must have Indian citizenship.
• ##### For Senior Research Fellowship
• The applicant must have completed her/his Doctorate (in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology/History/Indology).
• The applicant must be up to 45 years of age as on the closing date of application.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Eligible scholars under the Junior category shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹25,000/- per month for a period of 24 months.
• Eligible scholars under the Senior category shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹40,000/- per month for a period of 24 months.
• Maximum two fellowships shall be awarded under the Junior category.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a bonafide student who does research work or a project related to Tiatr.
• The applicant must conduct research work in English and Konkani (Roman script only).
• The applicant should have secured at least 50% marks in the last examination.
• The applicant must submit a report of the research carried out, duly signed either by the guide or the head of the institution.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Scholarship Amount
• The amount of each scholarship will be decided by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) from time to time.
• > Publication of Research Work

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should not be more than 35 years of age as on 1 January of the year for which the scheme is disbursed.
• The applicant should be a resident of Goa for a minimum period of 15 years.
• The applicant who is of Goan origin may also apply, provided the applicant has resided in Goa for at least 7 years.
• The applicant of Goan origin should submit proof that either parent or grandparent was born in Goa.
• The applicant should have passed the qualifying degree examination from an institution, preferably located in Goa.
• The applicant should have secured a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying degree examination.
• The applicant should have obtained a minimum aggregate score of 70% as per the criteria prescribed under the scheme for shortlisting.
• The applicant should be a bonafide student of the institution in which the applicant is pursuing a postgraduate or Doctor of Philosophy programme.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Scholarship for Studies in India:
• Financial assistance of ₹6,00,000 is provided to each selected scholar pursuing postgraduate or Doctor of Philosophy studies in India.
• Scholarship for Studies Abroad:

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a technology educator in a technical educational institute in Goa.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The selected educators/fellows would be sent to Centres of Excellence within the country and abroad to undertake summer school and short-term training programs to further their learning in their area of specialization.
• The educators/fellows, upon selection, would receive an educational grant of ₹10,00,000 per year, for a period of five years.
• The benefit of this scheme can be availed by up to ten educators/fellows per year, with one person in each focus area, who will be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.

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