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Merit Based Award and Recognition Of High Performance In The Board Exams Of SSC And HSSC In The State Of Goa

The objective of this scheme is to motivate students by giving Merit Based Award on the benchmark of performance and to provide financial incentives to high-performing students who are economically weak. The scheme aims to increase the representation of the ST Community in the High-Rank Holders.

Authority

State

Region

Goa

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Felicitation of Rank Holders Students - | - ₹ 20,000/- to the First Five Rank Holders (separately for all the streams of Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational). | - A certificate of Appreciation will be given at the time of felicitation in the public function. | Merit-Based Awards - | - ₹ 5,000 awarded to the students who have scored 50% to 59.99% marks. | - ₹ 8,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 60% to 60.99% marks. | - ₹ 10,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 70% to 74.99% marks. | - ₹ 15,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 75% & above marks.

Who can apply

The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.; The applicant should have secured 50% or above marks in the SSC/ HSSC Board exams.; (For Merit Based Award) The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than ₹ 5,00,000/-.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Can you clarify the process of felicitation and when the certificates of appreciation are presented to the students?

During a public function, the top five rank holders in each stream are felicitated. At this event, they receive a certificate of appreciation along with a financial award of [?]20,000.

How frequently is the performance of this scheme evaluated, and what happens if modifications are deemed necessary?

The scheme's performance is evaluated every two years. If required, modifications are made to meet new challenges and requirements while ensuring that the scheme continues to achieve its intended objectives.

How does the scheme address the issue of limited representation of ST students among high-rank holders in board exams?

The scheme addresses this issue by recognizing and awarding the top five rank holders in each stream, motivating ST students to aim for higher academic achievements. This recognition encourages them to excel in their studies and perform well in board exams.

Could you explain the composition and roles of the "Monitoring committee" mentioned in the scheme?

The "Monitoring committee" plays a crucial role in overseeing the scheme's implementation. It consists of: | Chairman: Secretary, Tribal Welfare. | Member: Joint Secretary, Finance. | Member: Director, Higher Education. | Member: Director of Tribal Welfare. | The committee collaboratively ensures the scheme's smooth operation and adherence to its objectives.

Who is responsible for sanctioning the benefits under this scheme?

The Director of Tribal Welfare is the sanctioning authority responsible for approving and disbursing the benefits under this scheme.

What are the award amounts provided under the "Merit-Based Awards" category, and how are they determined?

The award amounts under the "Merit-Based Awards" category are as follows: | [?]5,000 for students scoring 50% to 59.99% marks. | [?]8,000 for students scoring 60% to 60.99% marks. | [?]10,000 for students scoring 70% to 74.99% marks. | [?]15,000 for students scoring 75% and above marks.

Could you explain the distinction between "Felicitation of Rank Holders Students" and "Merit-Based Awards" under this scheme?

"Felicitation of Rank Holders Students" specifically recognizes the top five rank holders in each stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational) with a financial award of [?]20,000 each and a certificate of appreciation. "Merit-Based Awards" are given to students falling within specific score ranges, with varying award amounts based on their percentage of marks achieved.

Which department manages this scheme?

This scheme is managed by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa.

What is the address of the Department of Tribal Welfare?

The address of the Department of Tribal Welfare is: | Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, - 403 001.

Can individuals from Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribe also apply to this scheme?

The scheme is open only to applicants from Scheduled Tribe.

What is the full form of SSC and HSC?

SSC stands for Secondary School Certificate (Class 10th), and HSC stands for Higher Secondary Certificate (Class12th).

What is the URL of the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal?

The URL of the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal is: http://schemesdtw.goa.gov.in