Border Areas Scholarship
in Meghalaya
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Key dates and updates (Meghalaya)
Nationwide and Meghalaya-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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Border Areas Scholarship in Meghalaya
Border Areas Scholarship is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Meghalaya.
Apply for Border Areas Scholarship in Meghalaya
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to provide annual scholarships to economically weaker students from border areas, supporting them in pursuing education up to the degree level.
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'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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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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhar Card |
| 2 | Date of Birth Certificate |
| 3 | Residential Certificate (showing residence in a notified Border Area village) |
| 4 | Educational Certificates |
| 5 | Previous Year’s Academic Certificates |
| 6 | Latest Passport Size Photograph |
| 7 | Admission Proof |
| 8 | Bank Account Details |
| 9 | Photo ID Proof |
| 10 | Email ID and Mobile Number |
How to Apply in Meghalaya
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.
Offline — http://megeducation.gov.in 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.
Common questions in Meghalaya
Who can apply for Border Areas Scholarship in Meghalaya?
Eligible residents of Meghalaya who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Border Areas Scholarship. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Border Areas Scholarship in Meghalaya?
Applicants in Meghalaya typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Border Areas Scholarship?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 1973 through 1 January 1973, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students living in villages officially recognized as border area villages and meeting certain income and academic criteria can apply. <br>