Financial Assistance to ST Students under "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana

Description
"Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. Under this scheme, additional financial assistance of upto ₹ 15,000/- is provided to the Scheduled Tribe Students as the maintenance allowance given under the Post Matric Scholarship is inadequate to meet the expenses on food & travel. Duration Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year.

Benefits
• An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 7,500/- to Day Scholars for 10 Months.
• An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 15,000/- to Hostellers for 10 Months.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.
2. The student should be a regular, full-time student studying in a recognized Institution / University.
3. The applicant should have availed or should be eligible for Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current Academic Year.
4. The income of parents/guardians of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 5,00,000 per annum.
5. **NOTE:** If a student has to repeat a class, he/she shall not be eligible to get a scholarship for a second time in the same class.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: Step 2: Register yourself on the portal by providing your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and other details.
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Step 2: Register yourself on the portal by providing your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and other details.

Step 3: Step 3: Sign In to the Portal using the credentials received on your Email ID / Mobile Number.
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Step 3: Sign In to the Portal using the credentials received on your Email ID / Mobile Number.

Step 4: Step 4: In the portal, browse the Online Application Form for "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana".
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Step 4: In the portal, browse the Online Application Form for "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana".

Step 5: Step 5: In the Online Application Form, fill in all the mandatory details, upload the mandatory documents in the mentioned file type and filesize.
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Step 5: In the Online Application Form, fill in all the mandatory details, upload the mandatory documents in the mentioned file type and filesize.

Step 6: Step 5: Click the "Submit" icon at the bottom to submit the form.
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Step 5: Click the "Submit" icon at the bottom to submit the form.

Step 7: Step 6: Upon successful submission of the application, a pop-up box will be displayed showing the Application Reference ID. The same will also be received over the Registered Email ID and the Registered Mobile Number. Save this Reference ID for fu…
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Step 6: Upon successful submission of the application, a pop-up box will be displayed showing the Application Reference ID. The same will also be received over the Registered Email ID and the Registered Mobile Number. Save this Reference ID for future reference.

Required Documents
• Passport Size Photograph.
• Attested Copies of Mark Sheet/Passing Certificate of the Exam Passed in the Academic Year.
• Attested Copy of Income Certificate Issued by Competent Authority for the Year.
• Attested Copy of Schedule Tribes Certificate Issued by the Competent Authority.
• Attested Copies of the Hostel Receipt.
• Attested Copy of Bank Pass Book.
• Attested Copy of Adhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the duration of the scholarship provided by the "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana"?
A: The scholarship is available for a single academic year and is applicable for students studying in any class during that year.

Q: Are manual application forms accepted for the "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana"?
A: No, starting from the academic year 2022-23, manual application forms will not be accepted. The application process has transitioned to an exclusively online format.

Q: What role do Heads of Institutes play in the application process of the scheme?
A: Heads of Institutes are requested to assist and cooperate with eligible Scheduled Tribe students in the online application process. Their support is crucial in ensuring that students can smoothly navigate the application process.

Q: Could you elaborate on the role of Nodal Officers under the scheme?
A: Nodal Officers are responsible for promptly verifying each application to avoid potential complications. Their verification process ensures that applications meet the scheme's criteria and facilitate a seamless experience for the applicants.

Q: Which department manages this scheme?
A: This scheme is managed by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa.

Q: What is the address of the Department of Tribal Welfare?
A: The address of the Department of Tribal Welfare is:
Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, - 403 001.

Q: Where can I find the URL of the Citizen's Charter?
A: The URL of the Citizen's Charter is: https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Citizen-Charter-2022-tribal-welfare.pdf

Q: Does this scheme accept applications from Transgenders?
A: Yes, the scheme is open to applicants from all genders.

Q: Can individuals from Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribe also apply to this scheme?
A: The scheme is open only to applicants from Scheduled Tribe.

Q: What is the full form of SSC and HSC?
A: SSC stands for Secondary School Certificate (Class 10th), and HSC stands for Higher Secondary Certificate (Class12th).

Q: What is the URL of the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal?
A: The URL of the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal is: http://schemesdtw.goa.gov.in