Can I apply scholarship?
I’m ST.

Yes, as a student belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, you are eligible to apply for various scholarships offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The objective of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to ST students to complete their studies at both the school and college levels.

Here are some of the popular scholarships for ST students:

• Pre-matric Scholarship for ST Students: Application timeline is usually from April to June.


• Post-matric Scholarship for ST Students: Application timeline is usually from April to June. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000 per annum. They must be pursuing post-matric and post-secondary courses in recognised Schools/Institutes/Universities.


• National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students: Every year 750 fresh ST students are given fellowship for pursuing M.Phil and Ph.D. Courses. The applications are invited online on National Fellowship Portal.


• National Overseas Fellowship for ST Students: 20 fellowships are awarded each year.


• PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Students: 1,000 scholarships are awarded each year.

Please note that the application timeline mentioned above is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the scholarship provider. You can check the respective scholarship portals for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Good luck with your scholarship application!