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Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2026

Awarded by Government of India

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

High/Secondary School

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to INR 1,000 per month

Eligible Courses

All subjects

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian nationals

Can Be Taken At

Andaman and Nicobar

Provider

Government of India

Last Verified On

05 Aug 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Directorate of Tribal Welfare of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration is offering additional scholarships to ST students for higher education in 2023–24. This program is open to state students who fall under the ST category. The project aims to give extra financial support to students who plan to continue their education after senior secondary school, or Class 12. The chosen applicants will get INR 1,000 every month.

Eligibility Criteria :

  • Students need to belong to the Schedule Tribe (ST) category.
  • Students should be a domicile of Andaman and Nicobar Island.
  • Students need to be full-time students pursuing higher studies in any recognized institution by the government, approved by AICTE/UGC, or equivalent bodies, anywhere in the country.

Value of the scholarship:

up to INR 1,000 per month

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form ONLINE only.

Documents:

  • Domicile certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • Academic mark sheet/degree/certificates
  • Front page of savings bank account passbook

Note:

Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine shall be eligible for this scholarship provided they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.

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  • The deadline of Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2026 is 31 Dec, 2026.
  • Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2026 is offered to High/Secondary School degree.
  • Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2026 is offered for All subjects.
  • Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2026 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
  • Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2026 is offered by Government of India.
  • Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies - Andaman and Nicobar 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to INR 1,000 per month.