Meghalaya Scholarship 2023-2024: The Meghalaya Scholarship is offered by the Government of Meghalaya to bright and meritorious students to pursue and finish their education. There are actually many scholarships under the Meghalaya Scholarship scheme, with each scholarship aimed at providing financial assistance to a select set of students.
Unemployment and illiteracy and two of the most significant problems faced by society. Meghalaya Scholarship aims to rectify that problem by providing financial assistance to students so that they complete their education and attain employability. Read on to explore the various Meghalaya scholarship news and their eligibility criteria from Meghalaya Scholarship Portal. Meghalaya Scholarship last date will be updated soon.
Meghalaya Scholarships Overview
| Scholarship Name | Issuing Authority | Application Window |
| Meghalaya Scholarship Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Indi | December to January |
| Umbrella Scholarship Meghalaya for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India | December to January |
| Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship | Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Meghalaya | January to February |
| DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology | Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science, Govt. of India | February to March |
| Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER | University Grants Commission, MHRD | October to November |
| Combined Counselling Board Scholarship | Combined Counselling Board, Delhi | October to April |
Meghalaya Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship
- Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya
- Candidate must be pursuing class 9 or 10 from a recognized school
- Candidates must belong to ST
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship
- Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya.
- Candidate must be pursuing class 11 or above.
- Candidates must have completed their class 10 (matriculation).
- Candidates must belong to ST.
Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship
- Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in Border Area.
- Candidates must belong to ST or SC.
- Candidates must be pursuing a regular course from a recognized institution.
- The parents or guardians of the candidates must be Indian Citizens.
- Candidates should also not be employed in any government or non-governmental establishment.
- The candidate must not be a repeater.
DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology (NER)
- Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in the North Eastern Region.
- Candidate must possess a P.hD or must have completed MS or MD with a keen interest in life sciences and biotechnology
- Candidate must possess an excellent academic track record.
- Candidates must be less than 40 years of age (45 in the case of a woman and in-service candidates).
Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.
- Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in the North Eastern Region.
- Candidates must have completed their class 12.
- Candidates must have secured admission in a technical, professional or a general degree course from a recognized university.
- The candidate’s total annual income must not exceed INR 4,50,000.
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship
- Candidates pursuing diploma, U.G or P.G are eligible to apply.
- The candidate must have cleared their last qualifying exam with 40%-50% marks.
Meghalaya Scholarship Rewards
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Pre matric Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid.
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Postmatric Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid.
- Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid in the form of a subsidy or grant.
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DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology
- Selected candidates will be awarded a stipend between INR 36,000 to INR 40,000.
- A research contingency grant of INR 50,000 per annum will also be provided to the host institution.
- A contingency of INR 28,000 per month is given to MD, MS, P.hD candidates toll the award of the degree.
- Candidates will also receive HRA and other benefits.
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Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER
- 10,000 scholarships are disbursed every year.
- The monthly amount of INR 5,400 is awarded to candidates pursuing general degree courses.
- The monthly amount of INR 7,800 is awarded to candidates pursuing technical, medical, professional or paramedical courses.
- The scholarship is renewed every year based on the candidate’s academic performance and good conduct.
- Combined Counselling Board Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive a scholarship amount between INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,00,000.
Meghalaya Scholarship Application Process
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Pre matric Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal , https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Postmatric Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship – Offline. Candidates are required to send the filled up application form through their respective institutions
- DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology – Candidates are required to send the filled up application with supporting documents to the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
- Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Combined Counselling Board Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the Combined Counselling Board website, https://ccbnic.in/
Documents Required for Meghalaya Scholarship
Candidates are required to ensure that the copies of the following documents are readily available during the time of application.
- Domicile certification
- Income certificate (family/ Guardian)
- Caste certification for SC/ ST
- Passport size photos of the candidates
- Relevant Marks cards
- Copy of Aadhar card
FAQ’s on Meghalaya Scholarship 2024
Question 1.
How to apply for Meghalaya Scholarship Online?
Answer:
There are many scholarships under the Meghalaya Scholarships, hence, candidates are required to visit the respective links of these scholarships. The links have been provided above.
Question 2.
How many scholarships are offered for individuals domiciled in Meghalaya?
Answer:
There are six available scholarships targeted for various levels of study:
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship.
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship.
- Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship.
- DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology.
- Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.
- Combined Counselling Board Scholarship.
Students can also find more Scholarship Articles for 12th passed, 10th passed Students and many more.
