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Scheduled Tribe Dashamottar Scholarship (Starting from Class 11) - Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to support Scheduled Tribe students of Uttarakhand from Class 11th onwards by providing financial assistance for their education, including tuition fees and other academic expenses.

Authority

State

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The total scholarship amount determined by the districts = Educational Allowance + Tuition Fee. | Group 1: | Bachelors, Master’s Degree, M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree, PG Diploma, Professional Courses in various streams- | - Hostellers: ₹1,200/- per month; (₹12,000/- per annum) - Day Scholars: ₹550/- monthly; (₹5,500/- per annum) | Group 2: | For all non-professional recognized courses that lead to Graduate, M.Phil/Ph.D. degrees, and which do not fall under Arts, Science and Commerce group, such as: BA/BSc/B.Com or MA/MSc/M.Com: | - Hostellers: ₹820/- monthly; (₹8,200/- per annum) - Day Scholar: ₹530/- monthly; (₹5,300/- per annum) | Group 3: | For professional streams, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in polytechnic, etc.: | - Hostellers: ₹570/- monthly; (₹5,700/- per annum) - Day Scholars: ₹300/- monthly; (₹3,000/- per annum) | Group 4: | All post-matric level non-degree courses for which the entry qualification is high school (10th), for example, Senior Secondary Certificate (Class 11 and 12) | - Hostellers: ₹380/- monthly; (₹3,800/- per annum) - Day Scholars: ₹230/- monthly; (₹2,300/- per annum)

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.; The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.; The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized school/educational institution in Uttarakhand.; The applicant must be studying in Class 11 or higher level course.; The applicant must possess valid documents, such as Caste Certificate, Residence Certificate, Bank Passbook, Aadhaar, Photograph, Educational Qualification Certificates, and Income Certificate.; The total annual income of the parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.; The scholarship will be available for one year only for studying in any class.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

Students must be residents of Uttarakhand, belong to the Scheduled Tribe category, and be enrolled in a recognized school or educational institution.

What is the maximum annual income allowed for parents/guardians?

The combined annual income from all sources of the student’s parents or guardians should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.

How long is the scholarship available for?

The scholarship is available for one academic year only.

How can students apply for the scholarship?

Students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at https://scholarships.gov.in.

How is the application submitted to the authorities?

The student submits the application to their educational institution using their own ID. The institution forwards the application to the District Social Welfare Officer for verification.

How is the scholarship disbursed?

The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through PFMS, subject to budget availability.