Nagaland Stipend for Girls of Secondary Students

Description
The scheme “Nagaland Stipend for Girls of Secondary Students” is a state-sponsored scheme launched by the Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland. The scheme aims to encourage girl students of class IX and X studying at Government High Schools GHS and Government Higher Secondary Schools GHSS who belong to economically weaker families. Under this scheme, a stipend will be provided to two girls from each class, nominated by the Headmaster or Principal of the concerned school.

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Benefits
• Girl students receive a stipend of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Nagaland.
2. The applicant should be a girl student.
3. The applicant should be studying in class IX or X.
4. The applicant should be studying at a Government High School or Government Higher Secondary School.
5. The applicant should belong to an economically weaker family.

Application Process
Step 1: Eligible girl students can apply for the scheme by contacting the Principal/Headmaster, or the concerned authority at their respective school/institution.
Offline — https://education.nagaland.gov.in/pre-matric-scholarship/

Eligible girl students can apply for the scheme by contacting the Principal/Headmaster, or the concerned authority at their respective school/institution.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof
• Address proof
• Income certificate of the parents/guardians
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Previous year's mark sheet
• Bank account details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the amount of stipend provided to the eligible girl students under this scheme?
A: The amount of stipend provided to eligible girl students under this scheme is Rs. 1000 per annum.

Q: Can a girl student who is studying in a private school apply for this scheme?
A: No.

Q: Is there any preference given to the students belonging to a particular community or category?
A: No, there is no preference given to the students belonging to a particular community or category. The scheme is open to all eligible girl students of Nagaland who belong to economically weaker families.

Q: What is the objective of providing stipend under this scheme?
A: The objective of providing stipend under this scheme is to encourage more girl students to continue their secondary education and to reduce the dropout rate among them.

Q: How is the stipend amount disbursed to the eligible girl students?
A: The stipend amount is disbursed to the eligible girl students through their respective schools.

Q: Who is eligible under the scheme?
A: Girl students who are studying in class 9 or 10 in any Government High Schools or Government Higher Secondary Schools who belong to economically weaker families.

Q: Can students from private schools apply for the scheme?
A: No.

Q: Can students from other states apply for the scheme?
A: No.

Q: Can a student receive the stipend more than once?
A: No, the stipend is provided only once during the academic year.