State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8)
The scheme was launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to give benefits for improving the educational status of scheduled tribe students. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 1 to 8.
- Ministry / Department
- Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8)?
The scheme was launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to give benefits for improving the educational status of scheduled tribe students. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 1 to 8.
- Benefit
- Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to the students belonging to Scheduled Tribes at the following rates: **For Classes 1 to 5:** - ₹250/- per year (for 10 months) to all girls and boys belonging to special backward tribes (Baiga, Saharia, and Bharia). **For Classes 6 to 8:** - ₹200/- per year (for 10 months) for boys. - ₹600/- per year (for 10 months) for girls. **Note:** The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.
- Level
- State — Madhya Pradesh
- Ministry / Dept.
- Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The applicant should be a student. 1. The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh. 1. The student should be enrolled in Classes 1 to 8. 1. The student should belong to any of the Special Backward Tribes, such as Baiga, Saharia, or Bharia. 1. There is no restriction on the students' annua
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Benefits
Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to the students belonging to Scheduled Tribes at the following rates: **For Classes 1 to 5:** - ₹250/- per year (for 10 months) to all girls and boys belonging to special backward tribes (Baiga, Saharia, and Bharia). **For Classes 6 to 8:** - ₹200/- per year (for 10 months) for boys. - ₹600/- per year (for 10 months) for girls. **Note:** The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions. Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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