State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8)

Description
The "State Government ST Scholarship Class 1 to 8 " scheme, launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to give benefits for improving the educational status of scheduled tribe students. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 1 to 8. To be eligible, students must be native of Madhya Pradesh and belong to the Scheduled tribe category. There is no restriction on the annual family income of the students.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to the students belonging to Scheduled Tribes at the following rates:
• **For Classes 1 to 5:**
• ₹250/- per year (for 10 months) to all girls and boys belonging to special backward tribes (Baiga, Saharia, and Bharia).
• **For Classes 6 to 8:**
• ₹200/- per year (for 10 months) for boys.
• ₹600/- per year (for 10 months) for girls.
• **Note:** The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
3. The student should be enrolled in Classes 1 to 8.
4. The student should belong to any of the Special Backward Tribes, such as Baiga, Saharia, or Bharia.
5. There is no restriction on the students' annual family income.
6. **Note 1:** The students will be eligible for scholarships even if they fail for 1 year.
7. **Note 2:** Reapplication is not required for the renewal of the scholarship.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Caste certificate
• Samagra ID
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Other necessary documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Students who are native to Madhya Pradesh and belong to the Scheduled Tribe category and are enrolled in Classes 1 to 8.

Q: Is there any restriction on the annual family income for eligibility?
A: No, there is no restriction on the annual family income of the students.

Q: What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
A: 1. For Classes 1 to 5: [?]250 per year for 10 months to all girls and boys from special backward tribes (Baiga, Saharia, and Bharia).
2. For Classes 6 to 8: [?]200 per year for boys and [?]600 per year for girls.

Q: How will the scholarship amount be disbursed?
A: The scholarship amount will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.

Q: Do students from Classes 1 to 5 need to belong to any specific tribe to receive the scholarship?
A: Yes, students from Classes 1 to 5 must belong to the special backward tribes: Baiga, Saharia, or Bharia.

Q: What if a student fails in a year? Are they still eligible for the scholarship?
A: Yes, students are still eligible for the scholarship even if they fail for one year.

Q: Do students need to reapply every year to renew the scholarship?
A: No, reapplication is not required for the renewal of the scholarship.

Q: Where can eligible students apply for this scholarship?
A: Students should contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions to apply for the scholarship.

Q: Can students outside Madhya Pradesh apply for this scholarship?
A: No, only students who are native to Madhya Pradesh are eligible.

Q: How long does the scholarship cover?
A: The scholarship covers a period of 10 months each year.

Q: Are there any academic performance requirements for the scholarship?
A: No, there are no specific academic performance requirements for receiving the scholarship.