Scheme of Top Class Education for ST Students

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has introduced the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for ST Students from the academic year 2007-08 with the objective of encouraging meritorious ST students for pursuing studies at degree and post degree level in identified Top Class Institutes.  There are 125 institutes identified under the scheme in both the Government and private sectors covering the field of management, medicine, engineering, law and commercial courses.  Each institute has been allocated five awards, with a ceiling of total 625 scholarships per year.  The family income of the ST students from all the sources shall not exceed Rs.4.50 lakh per annum.

The ST students will be awarded scholarship covering full tuition fee and other non-refundable dues in respect of Government/Government-funded institutions.  However, there will be a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum per student for private sector institutions and Rs. 3.72 lakh per annum per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training.  In addition to the above, the scholarship also provides for (i) living expenses @ Rs. 2200/- per month per student subject to actuals, (ii) books and stationery @ Rs. 3000/- per annum per student and (iii) cost of a latest computer system along with its accessories limited to Rs.45000/- as one time assistance during the course.

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