Student schemes in Meghalaya

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must have studied in the State of Meghalaya; or the applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya who studied outside the State.
• The applicant must have topped in the respective Annual School Board Examinations in a particular year.
• The applicant must have passed the examinations conducted only by:
• Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE);
• Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE);
• Central Board for School Education (CBSE).
• The applicant must have appeared in Class X or Class XII Annual Board Examinations of the above-mentioned Boards/Council.
• The applicant of Class X of CBSE Board shall be selected as per [Section 3 II (a)](https://ditmeghalaya.gov.in/pdf/9.Policy%20for%20awarding%20Laptops%20to%20meritorious%20students%20of%20the%20State%20of%20Meghalaya.pdf).

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The eligible student will be awarded a laptop.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant/student should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
• Students interested in pursuing a four-year degree course in Agriculture/Horticulture can apply under the scheme.
• The students, general & OBC category, who should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with 55% aggregate marks having Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English as compulsory subjects are eligible under the scheme.
• The students, SC & ST category, who should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with 45% aggregate marks having Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English as compulsory subjects are eligible under the scheme.
• The applicant should also qualify for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) All India Entrance Examinations for Admission (AIEEA) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Pattern of Assistance:
• Sponsorship of seats, book grants, and scholarships.
• > Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a tribal student belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch, or Hajong tribes of Meghalaya.
• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
• The applicant should have passed the current HSSLC Examination from the Science stream.
• The applicant should have secured 60% or above aggregate marks in the examination.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > The award of ₹10,000/- per awardee along with a certificate.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a student residing in a village notified as a Border Area village by the Border Areas Department.
• The applicant's father and mother should have income derived entirely from the Border Area.
• The applicant should pass year-wise promotion examinations to continue receiving the scholarship.
• The applicant should maintain good conduct, regular attendance, and satisfactory academic progress.
• The applicant should not leave studies before completing the course.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial assistance in the form of annual scholarships/subsidies.
• Awarded year-wise based on promotion examination results.
• Intended to support education up to the Degree level for students from notified border area villages.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The student must be a domicile of Meghalaya.
• The student must have a valid bank account, mobile number, and email ID.
• Students pursuing part-time or correspondence courses are not eligible.
• The student must have secured at least 35% marks in the preceding academic year.
• 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

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• An eligible student shall be awarded a fixed scholarship of ₹6,000/
• (Rupees six thousand only) per annum.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
• The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
• The beneficiary should be registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
• The children of beneficiary/registered workers should be enrolled in any grade from Class I to Degree Course.
• The children of workers must not be in receipt of any other financial assistance from any other source.
• Only two children of the same parents/ guardians will be entitled to receive scholarships. This restriction will apply to girls also.
• Note 01: These scholarships will be awarded for the study of all recognized Pre-Matric and Post-Matric courses pursued in recognized institutions, with the exception of courses with a duration of 6 (months) or less.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Value of the Scholarship:
• The rate of the scholarship for different courses/subjects is as follows:
• A One Time Book and Uniform Grant to students at 2 months stipend will be granted for the students of the following group of classes:

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• He/ She should belong to Scheduled Casts (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC).
• He/ She should be pursuing a regular course of studies in a recognized institution.
• The student's guardian/parents should be citizens of India.
• He/she should not be receiving financial assistance from the Indian government's Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students and other government central and state scholarship schemes.
• He/she should not be a government/non-government employee.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• 12th (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,105/-.
• 12th (Science): ₹1285/-
• Degree General (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,375/-.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a student of the Sainik School, Goalpara.
• The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Scheduled Caste (SC), or the applicant should be a child of Service Personnel (including the ex-servicemen community).
• The student should be studying in class 12th.
• The student should be fluent in the English language.
• The parents of the student' should be permanent residents of Meghalaya.
• The student's family income should be less than ₹8,000/- per month.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Scholarship of ₹20,000/-, awarded to the students whose family income is below ₹5,000/- per month.
• Scholarship of ₹10,000/-, awarded to the students whose family income is between ₹5,000/- to ₹8,000/- per month.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a tribal student of Meghalaya and belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch and Hajong Communities.
• The student should be studying in Class VIII in any type of school in Meghalaya.
• The student should secure at least 50 marks in the aggregate in Mathematics and Science in Class VII.
• The student should be continuing their studies in any recognized secondary school in Meghalaya.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The incentives award in the form of financial assistance of ₹600/- per month per awardee for twelve months for two years from Class IX-X will be provided.
• Note: The amount of the scholarship will be directly transferred to the awardee’s bank account through NEFT/RTGS.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
• The applicant should be a student.
• The applicant should belong to the Khasi-Jaintia or Garo Community or as decided by the state government from time to time.
• The applicant should have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate in the preceding examination conducted by the Board/University.
• The courses of study should be a regular course other than technical or vocational course.
• The course should be pursued by a recognized institution in India.
• The applicant should not be employed in any capacity under the Government.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The amount of grant per student per academic course will be as follows:
• 12th (Arts & Commerce): ₹500/-
• 12th (Science): ₹700/-

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.