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National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students

Q: Who is eligible for National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students?

ST students enrolled in full-time regular M.Phil/Ph.D. programs in recognized universities or degree courses in notified premier institutes.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

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Benefit Amount

₹31,000–₹35,000/month Fellowship + HRA + Contingency

Education Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Income Limit

₹6,00,000 per annum (for Scholarship component)

Award Type

FELLOWSHIP AND TUITION

About the Scholarship

Provides 750 fellowships annually of ₹31,000–₹35,000/month for M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars, and full tuition fee support for 1,000 ST students in premier institutions (IITs/IIMs/AIIMS).

Scholarship Benefits & Financial Award

Financial Aid: ₹31,000–₹35,000/month Fellowship + HRA + Contingency

Coverage Details: JRF @ ₹31,000/mo, SRF @ ₹35,000/mo plus HRA and ₹20,000/year contingency, or full institute fee in premier institutes.

Eligibility Criteria

Target Category

Research Fellowship, Higher Education

Gender

ALL

Min. Academic Percentage

Passing Marks

Family Income Ceiling

₹6,00,000 per annum (for Scholarship component)

Required Documents Checklist

ST Certificate

Ph.D. / M.Phil Admission Letter

Research Topic Synopsis

Aadhaar Card

Bank Passbook

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