Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for Dhangar Students

Description
"Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for Dhangar Students" by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa aims to motivate students by providing merit-based awards and financial incentives to high-performing students who are economically weak. Through this scheme, monetary scholarships ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 are provided to Dhangar students based on their academic performance in SSC and HSSC board examinations. The applications for this scheme are accepted online. The scheme is being implemented by the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Benefits
• Financial Award
• First 5 Rank Holders from SSC: ₹20,000 each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Science Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Commerce Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Arts Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Vocational Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• Certificate of Appreciation
• Felicitation in a Public Ceremony
• Mode of Disbursement
• The amount of Financial Award is disbursed through Electronic Bank Transfer.
• Merit-based Awards
• Marks between 50% to 59.99%: ₹5,000/-
• Marks between 60% to 69.99%: ₹8,000/-
• Marks between 70% to 74.9%: ₹10,000/-
• Marks 75% and above: ₹15,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. **For Rank Holders Category**
2. - The applicant must belong to the Dhangar community.
3. - The applicant must be among the top 5 rank holders in their respective examination (SSC or HSSC).
4. - The applicant has no income ceiling restrictions.
5. **For Merit-based Awards**
6. - The applicant must belong to the Dhangar community.
7. - The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
8. - The applicant must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage as per the benefit slabs.

Application Process
Step 1: For Registration
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For Registration

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Step 3: Step 2: At the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register". You will be taken to the registration page.
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Step 2: At the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register". You will be taken to the registration page.

Step 4: Step 3: On the registration page, under the "Student Registration" section, click "Click Here".
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In the Student Registration Form, fill in the following fields:
Student's Name, Gender, Category, Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY), Aadhaar Number, House Number, Waddo/Street, Village Panchayat/Municipality, District, Taluka, Assembly/Constituency, City/Town/Village, PIN Code, Mobile Number, Email ID.

Step 5: Step 4: Create a password ranging between 8 to 15 characters and confirm the same.
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Step 4: Create a password ranging between 8 to 15 characters and confirm the same.

Step 6: Step 5: Click "Register" and then click "Yes" to the Confirmation Popup.
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For Application

Step 7: Step 1: Upon successful registration, visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.
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Step 1: Upon successful registration, visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Step 8: Step 2: At the top right corner of the landing page, click "Login".
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Step 2: At the top right corner of the landing page, click "Login".

Step 9: Step 3: On the login page, fill in your username, password, captcha code, and click "Login".
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Step 3: On the login page, fill in your username, password, captcha code, and click "Login".

Step 10: Step 4: Upon logging in, a list of eligible schemes will be displayed. Click the scheme that you intend to apply for.
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Step 4: Upon logging in, a list of eligible schemes will be displayed. Click the scheme that you intend to apply for.

Step 11: Step 5: In the "Apply" section on the side navigation bar, click "Fresh Application".
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Step 5: In the "Apply" section on the side navigation bar, click "Fresh Application".

Step 12: Step 6: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the Application Form and upload all the required documents in the specified format and size and click "Submit".
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Post Application Process
1. After successful submission of the application, your school/institution will verify the application and submit it to the directorate for further scrutiny.
2. In case of an issue in the application form or documents uploaded, the school/institution can send back the application to the student for necessary corrections and resubmission.
Track Your Application

Step 13: Step 1: In the side navigation bar, click "Track Application".
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Step 1: In the side navigation bar, click "Track Application".

Step 14: Step 2: On the next page, provide your Aadhaar Number and Date of Birth, and click "Submit".
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Contact Us
https://cmscholarship.goa.gov.in/fcontactus.aspx

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Social Status Certificate (Attested)
• Income Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Attested)
• Residence Certificate
• Bank Account Details of Student
• Birth Certificate or Proof of Goan Origin
• Passport Size Photograph

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the different award amounts for rank holders in SSC and HSSC examinations?
A: The top 5 rank holders in SSC and each stream of HSSC (Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational) receive [?]20,000 each.

Q: What is the income limit for merit-based award applicants?
A: The annual family income should be less than [?]2,00,000 for merit-based award applicants.

Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed to students?
A: The financial award is disbursed through Electronic Bank Transfer to the student's bank account.

Q: What is the minimum percentage required to be eligible for a merit-based award?
A: Students must score a minimum of 50% to be eligible for the merit-based awards.

Q: Which documents are required to prove Dhangar community status?
A: An attested Social Status Certificate is required to prove belonging to the Dhangar community.

Q: What documents are needed to prove Goan origin?
A: Either a Birth Certificate showing birth in Goa or a proof of Goan origin along with a Residence Certificate is required.

Q: How many rank holder awards are given in total across all categories?
A: A total of 25 rank holder awards are given - 5 each for SSC and 4 streams of HSSC (Science, Commerce, Arts, Vocational).

Q: Is the passport size photograph needed in physical form or digital format?
A: A digital format passport size photograph needs to be uploaded during the online application process.

Q: Is the income certificate mandatory for rank holder category applicants?
A: No, income certificate is only mandatory for merit-based award applicants, not for rank holders.

Q: What happens if a student gets 74.95% - is it rounded up to 75% for the higher award category?
A: No, there is no rounding up of percentages. The student would fall in the 70-74.9% category receiving [?]10,000.

Q: Do students need to submit attested copies of all mark sheets or just the final board exam results?
A: Only the final board examination (SSC/HSSC) mark sheets need to be submitted with attestation.

Q: What happens if the bank account is not Aadhaar-linked at the time of disbursement?
A: The scholarship disbursement may fail. Students should ensure their bank account is Aadhaar-linked before applying.

Q: Is there an age limit for applying to this scholarship scheme?
A: The scheme doesn't specify any age restrictions for applicants.

Q: Are students from central boards (CBSE/ICSE) eligible for this scholarship?
A: Yes, students from all recognized boards are eligible, provided they meet other criteria.

Q: Is there any reservation within the top 5 ranks for different groups?
A: No, the top 5 ranks are purely merit-based without any sub-reservations.