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.
About the Border Areas Scholarship 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.
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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.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a student residing in a village notified as a Border Area village by the Border Areas Department.
- The applicant&#39;s father and mother should have income derived entirely from the Border Area.
- The applicant should pass year-wise promotion examinations to continue receiving the scholarship.
- The applicant should maintain good conduct, regular attendance, and satisfactory academic progress.
- The applicant should not leave studies before completing the course.
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How to Apply for Border Areas Scholarship
Application mode: Offline
- 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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Exclusions
- The applicant whose parents are in government service is not eligible.
- Students pursuing a Ph.D. or M.Phil. are not entitled to the subsidy/scholarship.
- The scholarship will be lost if the applicant participates in government political activities or demonstrations.
- B.Ed and M.Ed students currently pursuing the course are eligible, but those already in service are not entitled to the scholarship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Border Areas Scholarship scheme?
The scheme &quot;Border Areas Scholarship&quot; 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…
Who is eligible for Border Areas Scholarship?
The applicant should be a student residing in a village notified as a Border Area village by the Border Areas Department. The applicant&39;s father and mother should have income derived entirely from the Border Area. The applicant should pass year-wise promotion examinations to continue receivi…
What benefits does Border Areas Scholarship provide?
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. <br
How can I apply for Border Areas Scholarship?
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. <br
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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