State Talent Search Examination in Mathematics and Science for Tribal Students of Meghalaya at the Close of Upper Primary Stage (Class VIII)

About This Scheme

The scheme “State Talent Search Examination in Mathematics and Science for Tribal Students of Meghalaya at the Close of Upper Primary Stage (Class VIII)” was launched by the Education Department, Government of Meghalaya. The Directorate of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong is implementing this scheme for tribal students of Meghalaya studying in class VIII every year in all the Sub Divisional School Education Office (SDSEO) of the State. The scheme is meant only for tribal students of Meghalaya who belong to Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch and Hajong. Those who satisfy the criteria and are eligible to appear in the said Exam Selection of students for the scholarship will be given SDSEO-wise as per their merit in the said Examination. The number of awardees is 40 (forty) from SDSEO Shillong, East Khasi Hills, and 20 (twenty) awardees from the remaining 14 (fourteen) SDSEOs. > Objectives: The main objectives of the scheme are to identify bright and talented students from amongst the tribal students of Meghalaya who are studying in class VIII through a competitive examination and to give them financial assistance in the form of a talent incentive award for developing and nurturing their talent.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a tribal student of Meghalaya and belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch and Hajong Communities. 1. The student should be studying in Class VIII in any type of school in Meghalaya. 1. The student should secure at least 50 marks in the aggregate in Mathematics and Science in Class VII. 1. The student should be continuing their studies in any recognized secondary school in Meghalaya.

Benefits

1. The incentives award in the form of financial assistance of ₹600/- per month per awardee for twelve months for two years from Class IX-X will be provided. Note: The amount of the scholarship will be directly transferred to the awardee’s bank account through NEFT/RTGS.

How to Apply

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