Financial Assistance to ST Students under "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana"

About This Scheme

"Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. Under this scheme, additional financial assistance of upto ₹ 15,000/- is provided to the Scheduled Tribe Students as the maintenance allowance given under the Post Matric Scholarship is inadequate to meet the expenses on food & travel. > Duration Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa. 1. The student should be a regular, full-time student studying in a recognized Institution / University. 1. The applicant should have availed or should be eligible for Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current Academic Year. 1. The income of parents/guardians of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 5,00,000 per annum. NOTE: If a student has to repeat a class, he/she shall not be eligible to get a scholarship for a second time in the same class.

Benefits

1. An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 7,500/- to Day Scholars for 10 Months. 1. An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 15,000/- to Hostellers for 10 Months.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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