About this education scheme
The Directorate of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong is implementing a scheme in providing a one-time award for meritorious tribal students of Meghalaya who passed the current HSSLC Examination (Science) every year.
The Award for Meritorious Students of Meghalaya (HSSLC Science Stream) is an initiative by the State Education Department designed to honour tribal students who achieve top rankings in their districts. The scheme is dedicated to fostering a scientific temper and a competitive spirit, while simultaneously encouraging a passion for Mathematics and Science from an early age. By highlighting the practical importance of these subjects in everyday life, the government aims to inspire the next generation of local innovators.
Methodology:
- The award will be based on the merit of students in the current HSSLC Examination (Science Stream) mainly from schools/colleges of the different districts of the state.
- It is a one-time award meant only for tribal students of Meghalaya i.e., who possess the Schedule tribe certificate of Meghalaya.
- The number of awardees will be selected district – wise i.e., 20 (twenty) awardees from East Khasi Hills district and 6 (six) awardees each from the remaining 10 (ten) districts.
- The list of awardees will be furnished by the Controller of Examinations MBOSE Tura after the declaration of the current HSSLC Examination (Science).
- DERT will inform the concerned Principal of the school/colleges to intimate the concerned students for submission of necessary documents to DERT, Shillong.
- The screening of all necessary documents will be done immediately by DERT, Shillong.
- The final Selection of awardees will be done by DERT after screening the documents of the students.
- In case there are no awardees entitled to the award in any district, the award will be diverted to the students who are top among the students on the waiting list.
- After verification of the required documents of all awardees, the award amounting to Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) only per awardee will be transferred through NEFT to the account of the awardees and the certificate will be sent by post to the awardee’s residential address
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Award For Meritorious Students Of Meghalaya In The HSSLC Examination (Science Stream) (AMSMHSSLC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Education Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Meghalaya |
| Official portal | scholarships.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Age | 18 to 55 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 55 years
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The award of Rs. 10,000/- per awardee along with a certificate.
Who qualifies
- 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.
Who is not eligible
<br>
Papers to keep ready
0/3 documents ready
Tap a document to mark it as ready. Progress is saved on this device.
Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: Open the National Scholarship Portal.
Step 2: On the homepage, go to Applicant Corner and click on New Registration.
Step 3: Click on “Click here for other Scholarship Schemes hosted”.
Step 4: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking, and click Continue.
Step 5: Select the State of Domicile, Scholarship Category (Pre-Matric), Scheme Type (Scholarship Scheme), and Gender.
Step 6: Enter the applicant’s Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
Step 7: Provide the Bank Details including Bank Name, IFSC Code, and Account Number.
Step 8: Select Aadhaar Number or Bank Account Number as the identification detail and click on Register.
Step 9: Verify the mobile number using the OTP received.
Step 10: Log in using the OTP and fill out the application form.
Step 11: After successful submission, an Application ID and Password will be generated for future reference.
Frequently asked questions
Who are eligible to apply for the Incentive Award ?
Only those tribal students reading in Meghalaya who topped in the HSSLC Examination in the Science Stream who belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch, Hajong tribes.
Who will be selected for the Incentive Award?
The award for meritorious tribal students of Meghalaya will be based on the merit list, as furnished by the Controller of Examination, MBOSE Tura, of the students in the HSSLC Examination (Science Stream) from the schools and colleges of the different districts of the state and selection will be done district-wise
How many students will receive the Incentive Award?
The number of awardees will be selected district – wise i.e., 20 (twenty) awardees from East Khasi Hills district and 6 (six) awardees each from the remaining 11 (eleven) districts.
How many years can the selected students avail the Incentive Award?
One year only since this is a one-time award.
How to apply for this Incentive Award?
Selected Students can apply for this Incentive via online at
https://scholarships.gov.in/.
Do I need to open a Bank Account?
Selected Students must open a Bank Account.
What is the amount of the Incentive?
Selected Students will receive an amount of Rs. 10,000/- as a one time award.
List of require documents
1. ST Certificate.
2. Class XII Marksheet.
3. Front page of Student Bank Account.
How will the Awardees get the award amount ?
Through the NEFT to the account of the awardees.
Is any certificate also given in this scheme
Yes, the certificate will be sent by post to the awardee’s residential address.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website meghalaya.gov.in
- Guidelines scholarships.gov.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
The details on this page are from the official listing and have not been rewritten or reviewed by our team yet. Confirm them on the official portal before applying.
Explore more
