Key Information
| Conducted By | The state government of Meghalaya |
| Eligibility | Permanent residents of Meghalaya studying in class IX and above |
| Region | Meghalaya, India |
| Rewards | Up to INR 7,800 per month |
| Last Date of Application | February 15, 2023 |
Meghalaya scholarships are an initiative by the central and state government of Meghalaya and is available to the students who are domiciles of Meghalaya and studying in class 9 and above. Under the Meghalaya scholarships, the students pursuing their academic careers in pre and post matriculation levels get financial help from the government to pursue higher education.
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List of Meghalaya Scholarships
The Government offers several Meghalaya scholarships to the students who are domiciles of the state. There are different scholarships available for students from class 9 and above. Listed below are some of the renowned Meghalaya scholarships available for students.
- Meghalaya Border Areas Scholarship.
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre-Matric Scholarship.
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Post-Matric Scholarship.
- Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.
- DBT-Research Associateship in Biotechnology and Applied Biology.
- Combined Counseling Board Scholarship.
- Free Studentship Scholarship.
- Book Grant Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe.
- Pre-Matric Scholarship Tribe for General Students.
- State Merit Scholarship.
Combined Counseling Board Scholarship
The Combined Counseling Board scholarship is conducted by the Combined Counseling Board of India, which aims to provide economic assistance to underprivileged applicants. The primary motive of this Meghalaya scholarship is to help talented students across the state to complete their education without any financial difficulties. The applicant must have scored at least 40-50% marks in their respective examinations.
Last Date
The last date of the Combined Counseling Board scholarship 2023 is yet to be announced.
Read more: Combined Counseling Board Scholarship
Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER
The special scholarship scheme Ishan Uday for NER is available for the students of the North-Eastern region who have cleared their class 12th exams. The original purpose of this scholarship program is to encourage higher education and increase GER (Gross Enrollment Ratio) in the North-Eastern Regions and invite 10,000 new applications for scholarships every year. The applicant should secure admission in the following discipline (General degree/ Technical/ Professional/ Medical or Paramedical courses) from a recognized institute of India. The applicants' family income should not exceed INR 4,50,000 from all sources. Upon selection, the meritorious candidates will be given a scholarship amount of INR 5,400 per month.
Last Date
The last date to apply for Ishan Uday for NER 2023 is yet to be announced.
Read more: Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre-Matric Scholarship
The Umbrella scheme for education of ST children-pre-matric scholarship is available to the meritorious students from the ST category and those studying in Class 9 and 10. To avail of the benefits of the scholarships for Meghalaya, candidates should belong to the backward parts of society. The Umbrella scholarship aims to help the candidates pursue higher education without any financial hurdles. The family income of the applicants should not surpass INR 2,00,000. In addition, the deserving candidates will receive rewards up to INR 1,000.
Last Date
The last date of applying for the Umbrella scholarship is February 15th, 2023.
Read more: Umbrella Scholarship
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Post-Matric Scholarship
The Umbrella scheme for education of ST children - post-matric scholarship is available for the impoverished students belonging to ST categories. The domicile candidates of Meghalaya who have completed their post-matric levels (class 11 and above) or any higher education from a recognized university/board are eligible for this scholarship scheme. The applicants' family earnings should not surpass INR 2,50,000 per annum from all sources. The meritorious candidates will receive a Meghalaya scholarship of INR 1,600 per annum.
Last Date
The last date of applying for the Umbrella scholarship is February 15th, 2023.
Read more: Umbrella Scholarship
Meghalaya Border Areas Scholarship
The Meghalaya border areas scholarship is available for the inhabitants of Meghalaya belonging to the border area SC/ST communities and those pursuing post-matric studies. Candidates who have enrolled during the year are eligible. The scholarship aims to provide monetary help to the students who are domiciles of Meghalaya and who belong to backward communities. The candidates applying for this scholarship must be studying in a recognized institution.
Last Date
The deadline for applying for the Meghalaya border areas scholarship 2023 is yet to be declared.
DBT-Research Associateship in Biotechnology and Applied Biology
The DBT- research associateship in biotechnology and applied biology (North-East Region) is an initiative undertaken for the candidates who hold a Ph.D.degree in science, engineering, or M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine. The program's primary objective is to train and nurture young scientists, generate a bio-tech-based environment, and facilitate various opportunities for aspiring students. To qualify for this scholarship scheme, the candidate's age should not exceed 40 years (in the case of women candidates, 45 years is accepted). Various rewards will be awarded to the meritorious applicants.
Last Date
The last date of applying for the DBT-research associateship in biotechnology and applied biology (North-East Region) 2023 is yet to be declared.
Free Studentship Scholarship
The Free Studentship scholarship is put forth by the Meghalaya State Government (Ministry of Social Justice and Welfare) ST & SC Development and Minority & Other Backward Classes Welfare Department to provide monetary support to the domiciles of Meghalaya and belonging to the SC/ST Community. The program's primary purpose is to motivate students from the SC/ST community to apply for Meghalaya scholarships. The deserving meritorious candidates will be given a maximum amount of INR 2,235 per annum.
Last Date
The last date of the Free Studentship scholarship 2023 is yet to be declared.
The Book Grant scholarship for scheduled tribes is an initiative for students pursuing higher studies from class 11 to post-graduation level, excluding (vocational, engineering, medical and paramedical courses). This scholarship program incorporates Meghalaya scholarships and provides financial aid to the SC/ST category students. The applicants who have secured 60% marks and above in the last examination can apply for the scholarship. The scholarship amount of up to INR 1,500 per annum will be presented to the deserving students.
Last Date
The last date of the Book Grant scholarship 2023 has not been announced yet.
Pre-Matric Scholarship
The Pre-matric scholarship is introduced for students in Class 10 and 12. The foremost objective of the scholarship scheme is to give financial security to the SC/ST and general category students. The students should secure a good score in classes 10 and 12 (MBOSE, ICSE &CBSE). The applicants' family earnings should not exceed INR 1,00,000 per annum. The selected meritorious students will get multiple allowances of INR 600 per month.
Last Date
The last date of the pre-matric scholarship is February 15th, 2023.
State Matric Scholarship
The state matric scholarship is an initiative for students in Class 10 and above and aims to provide monetary help to the general category students. The regular students in the class are also eligible to apply for this scholarship program. The candidates interested in applying must study in recognized schools & colleges of Meghalaya. The selected students will get multiple allowances INR 1000 per month.
Last Date
The last date of application for the state matric scholarship is yet to be declared.
Application Process for Meghalaya Scholarships
The candidates can apply for the Meghalaya scholarships through Meghalaya Scholarship Portal and the National Scholarship Portal. The candidates should register themselves before applying. Given below are the list of scholarship programs under each portal:
Meghalaya Scholarship Portal
- Meghalaya Border Areas Scholarship
- Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER
- Free Studentship Scholarship
- State Matric Scholarship
- DBT-Research Associateship in Biotechnology and Applied Biology
- Combined Counseling Board Scholarship
- Book Grant Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe
- Pre-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply on Meghalaya Scholarship Portal?
The applicants who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can apply for the Meghalaya scholarships and follow the details provided below to apply on the respective scholarship websites. However, before applying, the applicant should make sure that they have met all the Meghalaya scholarship eligibility criteria. The application steps for Meghalaya scholarships are mentioned below:
Step 1: First, the interested candidates must visit the official website of the scholarships.
Step 2: Next, click on the apply now button provided.
Step 3: In the case of new users, the applicant must complete the registration process on the official portal.
Step 4: After getting registered successfully, they should provide the required details in the application form.
Step 5: After finishing the application procedure, they should move forward by uploading the necessary documents.
Step 7: Cross verify whether all the details filled in are correct.
Step 8: After successful verification, the applicant can click on the submit button to conclude the application.
Note: The application process might differ for different scholarships.
National Scholarship Portal
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre-Matric Scholarship.
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Post-Matric Scholarship.
How to Apply on the National Scholarship Portal?
Interested candidates residing in Meghalaya can apply online to the state schemes by visiting the national scholarship portal Meghalaya. However, before applying for the various Meghalaya scholarships, the applicants should cross-check that they have met all the eligibility criteria. Listed below are the steps to apply on NSP:
Step 1: Visit the scholarship's official website through the National Scholarship Portal.
Step 2: New users must register themselves into the portal first.
Step 3: Upon successful registration, they should log in to the portal using the allotted credentials.
Step 4: After logging in, the candidate can fill up the application form.
Step 5: Then, submit the valid documents required for the scholarship.
Step 6: Cross verify all the details and preview the information filled.
Step 7: If all the information is accurate on the preview screen, the candidate can submit the application form.
Read more: NSP Login.
Essential Documents
The candidates should upload the properly verified documents while applying for the Meghalaya scholarships. Given below are a list of vital documents:
- Aadhar card
- Passport size photograph
- Domicile certificate
- Marksheet
- Income certificate
- Bank details
- Caste certificate
- Disability certificate
- Letter of recommendation
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