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Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship to the Students Belonging to Scheduled Tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for Pursuing Higher Studies Anywhere in India Post-Senior Secondary Courses (Post 10+2 Courses)

The objective of the scheme is to provide additional financial assistance (scholarship) to the ST students pursuing higher education after Senior Secondary i.e. 12th Standard in the Colleges/Universities anywhere in India, as an incentive to supplement the cost of their education.

Authority

State

Region

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Value of Additional Scholarship: | - Under this scheme of additional scholarships for Scheduled Tribe Students, an amount of ₹1000/- per month shall be given to the eligible students. | Payment and mode of disbursal of additional scholarship: | - The additional scholarship shall be payable for ten months in an academic session. | - The additional scholarship shall be normally admissible to the pass-out students of the previous academic session. | - The additional scholarship money shall be directly released to the bank account of the beneficiaries by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.

Who can apply

All courses leading to a Graduate Degree, e.g. B.A/B.Sc./B.Com. etc.; All Post-Graduate Courses, e.g. M.A/M.Sc./M.Com/M.Ed/M. Pharma. etc.; Degree and Post-Graduate level courses including M.Phil, Ph.D and Post-Doctoral Research in Medicine (Allopathy, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/ Administration, Computer Science/Applications, etc.; Post-Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of Management and medicine, Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course, etc.; C.A/I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.; M.Phil, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Progammes (D.Litt., D.Sc. etc.); Graduate/Post-Graduate Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B. Pharm), Nursing (B. Nursing), LLB, BFS, other paramedical branches like Rehabilitation Diagnostics, etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/ Tourism/ Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services(e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which educational qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2).; All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which educational qualification is the vocational stream, ITI course, 3 years Diploma Course in Polytechnic, etc.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to provide additional financial assistance (scholarship) to the ST students pursuing higher education after Senior Secondary i.e. 12th Standard in the Colleges/Universities anywhere in India, as an incentive to supplement the cost of their education.

Which is the implementing department of this scheme?

The scheme shall be implemented by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration through the funds made available under the Union Territory Plan.

Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?

The students who belong to Scheduled Tribes so specified and notified in relation to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and are domicile of A&N islands and who have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) from a recognized Board of Senior Secondary Education or any other higher examination from a recognized University shall be eligible for additional scholarship.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under this scheme of additional scholarships for Scheduled Tribe Students, an amount of [?]1000/- per month shall be given to the eligible students.

Is this scheme only for the students of Scheduled Tribes Category?

Yes, the student should belong to the Scheduled Tribes Category.

Is a student pursuing Post-Graduate course in Medicine eligible for this scholarship?

Yes, the student who is pursuing Post-Graduate course in Medicine shall be eligible for this scholarship provided he/she are not allowed to practice during the period of his/her course.

What is the duration of scholarship?

The award of additional scholarship once made shall be tenable from the stage at which it is given to the student till the completion of the course, subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance, as certified by the Head of the Institution.

Can a student who is studying in Class XI of the Higher Secondary School courses or the XII Class of the Multipurpose High School be eligible for this additional scholarship?

No, the student who is studying in Class XI of the Higher Secondary School courses or the XII Class of the Multipurpose High School shall not be eligible for this additional scholarship, because of its not being a higher/ professional course. However, in cases, where the tenth class examination of such courses is treated as equivalent to Matriculation and students who after passing the Tenth class join other recognized professional/ technical courses, such students shall be treated as Post-Matric students and therefore, shall be eligible for the award of this additional scholarship.

For how many months will the scholarship be given in an academic session?

The additional scholarship shall be payable for ten months in an academic session.

How to apply for this scholarship?

Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/

Do I need to get my Aadhaar Card to apply for Scholarship?

Aadhaar Card Number/enrolment number is mandatory for the students in order to fill up the application form online. The students can also apply for scholarship entering the Aadhaar Number.

What should I do, if I do not find my institute name in this drop-down menu?

The student will contact their respective institute.

What happens, if I detect mistakes after forwarding the application to the institute?

Students should separately inform the mistakes detected by you to the Officer of your Institute. The institute has to back the application as an incomplete application and then the application will be available to the students for editing.

How can I apply for scholarship, if I am a student of Institute, located outside Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

Fill up your application online on the NSP portal and submit the filled-up application along with all the documents mentioned.

Can I Secure scholarship for previous year?

No, the scholarship can be claimed only for the current year. Scholarships for the previous years cannot be claimed on the online portal.