State Talent Search Examination in Mathematics and Science for Tribal Students of Meghalaya at the Close of Upper Primary Stage (Class VIII)

Description
The scheme “State Talent Search Examination in Mathematics and Science for Tribal Students of Meghalaya at the Close of Upper Primary Stage Class VIII ” was launched by the Education Department, Government of Meghalaya. The Directorate of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong is implementing this scheme for tribal students of Meghalaya studying in class VIII every year in all the Sub Divisional School Education Office SDSEO of the State. The scheme is meant only for tribal students of Meghalaya who belong to Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch and Hajong. Those who satisfy the criteria and are eligible to appear in the said Exam Selection of students for the scholarship will be given SDSEO-wise as per their merit in the said Examination. The number of awardees is 40 forty from SDSEO Shillong, East Khasi Hills, and 20 twenty awardees from the remaining 14 fourteen SDSEOs. Objectives: The main objectives of the scheme are to identify bright and talented students from amongst the tribal students of Meghalaya who are studying in class VIII through a competitive examination and to give them financial assistance in the form of a talent incentive award for developing and nurturing their talent.

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Benefits
• The incentives award in the form of financial assistance of ₹600/- per month per awardee for twelve months for two years from Class IX-X will be provided.
• **Note:** The amount of the scholarship will be directly transferred to the awardee’s bank account through NEFT/RTGS.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a tribal student of Meghalaya and belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch and Hajong Communities.
2. The student should be studying in Class VIII in any type of school in Meghalaya.
3. The student should secure at least 50 marks in the aggregate in Mathematics and Science in Class VII.
4. The student should be continuing their studies in any recognized secondary school in Meghalaya.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photograph
• Educational documents/certificates i.e. Mark sheets
• Schedule Tribe Certificate
• Residential/Domicile Certificate
• “Bonafide Student Certificate” from the Institute/School (if the Institute/School is located in a State/UT different from the domicile State/UT)
• Front page of Passbook of Saving Bank Account

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The main objective of the scheme is to identify bright and talented students from amongst the tribal students of Meghalaya who are studying in Class VIII through a competitive examination and to give them financial assistance in the form of a talent incentive award for developing and nurturing their talent.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: Directorate of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong, Government of Meghalaya

Q: Who are eligible to apply for the Examination?
A: Only those tribal students reading in Meghalaya who belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch, Hajong and who satisfy the following conditions will be eligible to appear in the above examination.
They should be reading in class VIII as per academic calendar year in any type of school of Meghalaya.
They should secure at least 50 % marks in the aggregate in Mathematics and Science.
They should be continuing their studies in any recognized Secondary School.

Q: What is the amount of the Incentive?
A: The incentives award in the form of financial assistance amounting [?]600/- per month per awardee for twelve months for two years from Class IX-X will be provided.

Q: How to apply for the Examination?
A: The Principals of Schools will be notified by the SDSEOs to submit the list of the eligible candidates.

Q: Who will be eligible to appear for the Examination?
A: The SDSEOs will screen for the selected candidates from the list and documents submitted by the Principals.

Q: How many students will receive the Incentive?
A: 240 Students will receive the Incentive, that is 20 each from all the districts of the State of Meghalaya except for East Khasi Hills that is 40 where there are many number of schools.

Q: How are the students selected?
A: Based on the merit list of the State Talent Search Examination conducted by the SDSEOs of the different districts of Meghalaya.

Q: How many years can the selected students avail the Incentive?
A: Two years during their studies in Class IX and X.

Q: Will the Incentive be discontinued for a particular student?
A: Yes, as it will also be based on the progress report for class IX and X.

Q: How to apply for this Incentive Award?
A: Selected Students can apply for this Incentive via online at https://scholarships.gov.in/

Q: Do I need to open a Bank Account?
A: Selected Student must open a Bank Account.