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Border Areas Scholarship

The scheme aims to provide annual scholarships to economically weaker students from border areas, supporting them in pursuing education up to the degree level.

Start date1 Jan 1973
Last verifiedToday
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About This Scheme

The scheme "Border Areas Scholarship" was launched by the Border Areas Development Department, Government of Meghalaya, aims to provide financial assistance to students from notified international border areas who face economic hardship. Under this scheme, year-wise scholarships or subsidies are provided to students studying in higher secondary schools and Colleges up to the Degree level. The Border Areas Development Department implements the scheme to help students continue their education without interruption due to financial constraints.

Benefits

  • Financial assistance in the form of annual scholarships/subsidies.
  • Awarded year-wise based on promotion examination results.
  • Intended to support education up to the Degree level for students from notified border area villages.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a student residing in a village notified as a Border Area village by the Border Areas Department.

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    The applicant's father and mother should have income derived entirely from the Border Area.

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    The applicant should pass year-wise promotion examinations to continue receiving the scholarship.

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    The applicant should maintain good conduct, regular attendance, and satisfactory academic progress.

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    The applicant should not leave studies before completing the course.

Required Documents

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    Aadhar Card
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    Date of Birth Certificate
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    Residential Certificate (showing residence in a notified Border Area village)
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    Educational Certificates
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    Previous Year’s Academic Certificates
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    Latest Passport Size Photograph
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    Admission Proof
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    Bank Account Details
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    Photo ID Proof
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    Email ID and Mobile Number

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • Students may contact the Head of their respective educational institutions to avail the benefits of the scheme.

Note: To download the application form, click here.

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Quick Info

Level
State Government
Launched
1 Jan 1973

Available In

Meghalaya

Categories

Education & Learning

Data Sources