To empower students from Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Department of Tribal Welfare has launched the Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship for Higher Studies Post-10+2. This financial assistance is offered over and above other scholarship benefits to help students pursue recognized post-secondary courses anywhere in India.
Short Summary
• Scheme Name: Additional Scholarship for ST Students (Post 10+2)
• State/UT: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Department: Directorate of Tribal Welfare
• Target Group: Scheduled Tribe students domiciled in A&N Islands
• Mode of Application: Online via NSP Portal
• Scholarship Amount: ₹1,000 per month for 10 months annually
• Duration: Entire course duration (subject to annual renewal)
• Disbursal: Directly to student’s bank account via DBT
Benefits
• ₹1,000/month for 10 months in each academic year
• Applicable from the start of the course until completion
• Covers graduate, postgraduate, diploma, doctoral, and professional courses
• Can be availed alongside other centrally/state-sponsored scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
• Must belong to a Scheduled Tribe notified under A&N Islands ST Order 1959
• Must be a domicile of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent
• Must be pursuing a regular full-time post-senior secondary course at a recognized institution
• Students pursuing medical PG are eligible only if not practicing during the course
• Students must maintain good conduct and regular attendance
Eligible Courses
This scheme covers a wide array of recognized courses:
• UG Degrees (BA, BSc, BCom, BPharm, LLB, etc.)
• PG Degrees (MA, MSc, MCom, M.Ed, MPharma, MBA, etc.)
• Doctoral & Post-doctoral programs (PhD, D.Litt., D.Sc.)
• Technical & Professional Programs (Engineering, Law, Medicine, etc.)
• Diploma/Certificate programs after 10+2 (e.g., ITI, Polytechnic, Fashion, Hotel Management, Nursing, Mass Communication)
Exclusions
• Repetition of same-level courses in different streams (e.g., B.Com after BA)
• Switching to another professional course after completing one (e.g., LLB after B.Ed)
• Students in Class XI/XII (unless directly entering professional programs post-10th)
Application Process (Online on NSP Portal)
Fresh Applicants:
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Click New Registration, agree to guidelines, and register with Aadhaar & mobile OTP
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After registration, log in using “Fresh Application”
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Fill in personal, academic, and bank details
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Upload required documents and click Final Submit
Renewal Applicants:
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Log in to the portal using last year’s credentials
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Update academic progress and required documents
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Submit the application for renewal approval
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card copy
• Caste Certificate (ST)
• Domicile Certificate of A&N Islands
• Class 10/12/Latest marksheets
• Admission proof or bonafide certificate
• Fee Receipt
• Bank Passbook (first page)
• Any other relevant certificate (Medical, PG, etc.)
Renewal Criteria
• Scholarship is renewable annually on satisfactory progress
• First-time failures may still be renewed
• If a student misses the exam due to valid reasons (e.g. medical), renewal is allowed on submission of proof
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide additional financial assistance (scholarship) to the ST students pursuing higher education after Senior Secondary i.e. 12th Standard in the Colleges/Universities anywhere in India, as an incentive to supplement the cost of their education. - Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
The scheme shall be implemented by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration through the funds made available under the Union Territory Plan. - Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
The students who belong to Scheduled Tribes so specified and notified in relation to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and are domicile of A&N islands and who have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) from a recognized Board of Senior Secondary Education or any other higher examination from a recognized University shall be eligible for additional scholarship. - What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under this scheme of additional scholarships for Scheduled Tribe Students, an amount of ₹1000/- per month shall be given to the eligible students. - Is this scheme only for the students of Scheduled Tribes Category?
Yes, the student should belong to the Scheduled Tribes Category. - Is a student pursuing Post-Graduate course in Medicine eligible for this scholarship?
Yes, the student who is pursuing Post-Graduate course in Medicine shall be eligible for this scholarship provided he/she are not allowed to practice during the period of his/her course. - What is the duration of scholarship?
The award of additional scholarship once made shall be tenable from the stage at which it is given to the student till the completion of the course, subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance, as certified by the Head of the Institution. - Can a student who is studying in Class XI of the Higher Secondary School courses or the XII Class of the Multipurpose High School be eligible for this additional scholarship?
No, the student who is studying in Class XI of the Higher Secondary School courses or the XII Class of the Multipurpose High School shall not be eligible for this additional scholarship, because of its not being a higher/ professional course. However, in cases, where the tenth class examination of such courses is treated as equivalent to Matriculation and students who after passing the Tenth class join other recognized professional/ technical courses, such students shall be treated as Post-Matric students and therefore, shall be eligible for the award of this additional scholarship. - For how many months will the scholarship be given in an academic session?
The additional scholarship shall be payable for ten months in an academic session. - How to apply for this scholarship?
Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/ - Do I need to get my Aadhaar Card to apply for Scholarship?
Aadhaar Card Number/enrolment number is mandatory for the students in order to fill up the application form online. The students can also apply for scholarship entering the Aadhaar Number. - What should I do, if I do not find my institute name in this drop-down menu?
The student will contact their respective institute. - What happens, if I detect mistakes after forwarding the application to the institute?
Students should separately inform the mistakes detected by you to the Officer of your Institute. The institute has to back the application as an incomplete application and then the application will be available to the students for editing. - How can I apply for scholarship, if I am a student of Institute, located outside Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Fill up your application online on the NSP portal and submit the filled-up application along with all the documents mentioned. - Can I Secure scholarship for previous year?
No, the scholarship can be claimed only for the current year. Scholarships for the previous years cannot be claimed on the online portal.