Are you also a financially unstable student of Meghalaya state who wants to get a primary education, but cannot due to financial struggles? Then worry not, the authorities have introduced a new scholarship for you. Under this initiative, the Meghalaya state government will provide financial assistance to financially weak students and allow them to get pre-matric education easily. All the students who belong to the financially weak households and belong to the ST category are eligible to avail the benefits of the scholarship. The students can simply visit the official website and fill out the application form online.
Objective of Meghalaya Pre-Metric Scholarship
The main objective of launching the scholarship is to help students who belong to the ST category. Under this initiative, the authorities will provide financial assistance of INR 3000 for day scholars and INR 6259 for hostelers for a total of 10 months. To avail the benefits of the scholarship, the students must have an annual income of less than INR 2.5 lakh. With the help of this scholarship, the students can easily get a primary education and build a base for their future education. The students can easily apply for the scholarship for the scheme.
Key Highlights of Meghalaya Pre Matric Scholarship
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Name of the Scheme | Meghalaya Pre Matric Scholarship |
| Launched By | Government of Meghalaya |
| Launch Date | 2025 |
| Announced By | Government of Meghalaya |
| Purpose | Provide scholarship opportunities |
| Beneficiaries | Students of India |
| Target Beneficiaries | Students who belong to the ST |
| Advantage | Financial assistance |
| Eligibility Criteria | Students who belong to the ST |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card, Bank account |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | https://scholarships.gov.in/All-Scholarships |
| Expected Benefits | INR 6250 and INR 3000 |
| Contact Details | helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in |
Eligibility Criteria
- The students must be permanent residents of Meghalaya state.
- The students must belong to the ST category.
- The students must have an annual income of less than INR 2.5 lakh.
- The students must have their Aadhar Card linked with their bank account.
Financial Benefits
- Under this initiative, the authorities will provide financial assistance of INR 3000 for day scholars and INR 6259 for hostelers for a total of 10 months.
Required Documents
- Mobile number
- Personal details of the student
- Family details of the student
- Bank account details
- Residential status
- Education
Important Dates
- The last date to apply for the scholarship is 28th November 2025.
Salient Features
- Financial assistance: The students will receive financial assistance from the state government to pursue primary education.
- Pre-metric: The students will get financial assistance from the central government until they complete class 10th.
- Application start: The application under the scheme will start from 28 October 2025.
- Online application: The Students can easily apply for the scholarship online at the comfort of their homes.
Application Process
- STEP 1: All the students who want to apply for the Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students 2025 are requested to visit the official website.
- STEP 2: Once the students reach the homepage of the official website, they must locate and click on the option called “register”.
- STEP 3: A guideline form will appear on your desktop screen the citizens must read carefully and scroll down and click on the option “next”.
- STEP 4: A new page will appear on your desktop screen tye students must enter their mobile number and OTP that they have received on the registered mobile number.
- STEP 5: The students must enter the captcha code and click on the option “verify” to move on to the next page.
- STEP 6: Now the students must complete the eKYC process by entering the details that are asked and click on the option “next”.
- STEP 7: Now on the last page the students must enter all the additional details including their address, education and bank account details.
- STEP 8: After entering all the details, the students can click on the option “submit” to complete their process.
Helpline Number
- helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in
Faqs
Who is eligible to avail the benefits of the scholarship?
all the students who belong to the SC and ST category or are eligible to available the benefits of the scholarship.
What is the financial assistance given under the scholarship?
The financial assistance of INR 3000 for day scholars and INR 6259 for hostelers will be given under the scholarship.
What is the last day to apply for the scholarship?
The last date to apply for the scholarship is 28th November 225.