The Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides 50 scholarships annually for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students to pursue higher education in recognized foreign universities. The scheme aims to support meritorious students in obtaining quality education abroad.
Benefits
- Scholarship for higher education abroad for ST students.
- Covers tuition fees and living expenses for selected candidates.
Eligibility
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 to 35 years.
- Family Income: The total annual income of the applicant’s family must not exceed ₹10.00 lakh from all sources.
- Only one child per family is eligible, and the scholarship can be availed only once.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
- For Postgraduate courses:
- The applicant must have completed graduation with at least 55% marks (second class).
- The scholarship is not applicable for an equivalent or second postgraduate degree.
- For PhD programs:
- The applicant must have completed a master’s degree with at least 50% marks.
- Must have two years of teaching/research/M.Phil experience.
Application Process
Offline Application Steps
- Visit the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh.
- Download the application form.
- Fill out the form with the required details.
- Attach necessary documents (listed below).
- Submit the completed application form to the Commissioner, Tribal Affairs Department.
Documents Required
- Application form
- Health certificate
- Native certificate
- Caste certificate
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
- Income certificate
- Bank details
- Academic certificates (Mark sheets, Degree Certificates)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is this scheme?
It is a foreign education scholarship for Scheduled Tribe students in Madhya Pradesh. - Q: What are the benefits under the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance for tuition fees and living expenses for higher education abroad. - Q: What is the age limit for applying?
Students between 18 to 35 years can apply. - Q: What is the financial eligibility criterion?
The total annual family income must be within ₹10.00 lakh. - Q: Can applicants apply more than once for the scholarship?
No, the scholarship can be availed only once per student. - Q: Can two children from the same family apply?
No, only one child per family is eligible for the scholarship. - Q: How to apply for the scheme?
Students must download the application form, fill it out, attach the required documents, and submit it offline to the Tribal Affairs Department. - Q: What documents are required?
Applicants need to submit identity proof, caste certificate, income proof, academic certificates, health certificate, and bank details. - Q: How to download the application form?
The form can be downloaded from the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh.