State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8)

Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to the students belonging to Scheduled Tribes at the following rates:

For Classes 1 to 5:

₹250/- per year (for 10 months) to all girls and boys belonging to special backward tribes (Baiga, Saharia, and Bharia).

For Classes 6 to 8:

₹200/- per year (for 10 months) for boys.

₹600/- per year (for 10 months) for girls.

Note: The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.

The applicant should be a student.

The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.

The student should be enrolled in Classes 1 to 8.

The student should belong to any of the Special Backward Tribes, such as Baiga, Saharia, or Bharia.

There is no restriction on the students' annual family income.

Note 1: The students will be eligible for scholarships even if they fail for 1 year.

Note 2: Reapplication is not required for the renewal of the scholarship.

Offline

To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions.

Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Passport-size Photograph

Aadhaar card

Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh

Caste certificate

Samagra ID

Bank account details/Bank Passbook

Other necessary documents if required