Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Himachal Pradesh 2023 is an initiative for Scheduled Tribe (ST) community students studying in Class 9 and 10. The scholarship is being offered by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The selected students will receive a scholarship grant of up to ₹525 per month and other benefits.
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- be a citizen of India
- be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh
- belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- be studying in Class 9 and 10 at a recognised institution
- have a family income of not more than ₹2,50,000 per annum
- have a valid account in a Scheduled Bank, linked with Aadhaar and mobile number
- not be receiving any other scholarship
Selected candidates will receive the following benefits:
| Item | Day Scholars | Hostellers | ||
| Monthly | Annually | Monthly | Annually | |
| Scholarship for 10 months | 225 | 2,250 | 525 | 5,250 |
| Books and ad-hoc grant | – | 750 | – | 1,000 |
Additional Disability Allowance:-
- In addition to the scholarship provided in Table 2 above, an additional grant of ₹ 800 monthly (₹ 9,600 annually) will be given to the Divyangjan student who is a hosteller and ₹ 600 monthly (₹ 7,200 annually) to a day scholar.
- The disability as defined under the act has to be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration. The provisions of disability allowance will also apply to leprosy-cured and students having sickle cell anemia or Thalassemia, with the necessary certificate.
- One passport-size photo
- Original Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate signed by an authorised revenue officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Income declaration of self-employed parents/guardians
Note: If the student received a scholarship under the same scheme in the previous year, a receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship is to be submitted.
Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps –
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Applicant Corner’and click on ‘New Registration’ tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Step 5: Enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Fresh Application’ tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Note – All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.
