The Meghalaya Border Areas Scholarship 2025 is a unique initiative introduced by the Border Areas Development Department, Government of Meghalaya, aimed at supporting students living in villages along the Indo-Bangladesh international border. Due to economic hardships and disrupted trade following the 1947 Partition, families in these regions often struggle to provide consistent education for their children. This scheme offers financial assistance to such students, helping them continue their academic journey without interruption.
Short Summary of the Scholarship
• State: Meghalaya
• Department: Border Areas Development Department
• Scholarship Type: Year-wise financial subsidy (not a merit scholarship)
• Eligible Levels: School and college-level students (excluding M.Phil/Ph.D.)
• Mode of Application: Offline (through institution heads)
• Target Group: Students residing in the notified international border villages of Meghalaya
• Status: Can be availed alongside other scholarship schemes
Benefits
• Year-wise financial assistance to support tuition, study material, or basic living expenses
• Applicable to students pursuing school, undergraduate, and some postgraduate courses (including B.Ed. and M.Ed.)
• Students can avail of other scholarships alongside this grant, as this scheme is treated as a subsidy
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a resident of a village notified under the Border Area Development Department
• Both fathers and mothers’ incomes must be derived entirely from the border area
• Government service employees and their children are not eligible
• Students pursuing Ph.D./M.Phil are not entitled to this scholarship
• B.Ed and M.Ed students are eligible only if they are not already in service
• Must show promotion to the next academic year based on annual examinations
• Students involved in government political activities or demonstrations will lose their scholarship
• The grant is tenable only with regular attendance, good conduct, and academic performance
Exclusions
• Students from non-border villages not listed in the official notification
• Applicants whose parents work in government service
• Scholars who drop out or fail to maintain regular academic attendance and progress
• Students pursuing Ph.D./M.Phil programs
Application Process (Offline)
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Collect the application form from the official source or educational institution
➤ Download the application form here (exact link to be verified) -
Fill the form carefully with all academic and personal details
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Attach the required documents as listed below
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Apply for the Head of the Institution to the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Meghalaya
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Keep a photocopy and receipt for your records
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Residential Certificate from the competent authority
• Educational Certificates and mark sheets of the previous year
• Admission proof (current academic year)
• Passport-size photograph
• Bank Account details (in the student’s name)
• Photo ID proof (voter ID/school ID)
• Email ID and mobile number
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Border Areas Scholarship scheme?
A scheme for giving financial assistance to the border area students procuring their studies in Higher Schools and Colleges up to Degree level are given this Border stipend under rules and regulations.
Q: What are the benefits?
Financial Assistance will be provided to Border Area Students.
Q: Can Other states also apply for this scheme?
No.
Q: Does this Scheme cover all the villages of Meghalaya
No, only the border areas of villages.
Q: Can a Working Person also Apply For This Scheme?
No, this scheme is only for students.
Q: How to apply for the scheme?
Applicants need to download the application form and have to submit through the Head of Educational Institutions to the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education.
Q: Does an applicant also apply online?
No, currently only offline mode is available.
Q: How to download the application form?
1. Open the following link:http://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/scholarship/schemes/schbad.html
2. Click on the top to download the application form.
Q: What Documents Are Required For the Scheme?
1. Aadhar Card.
2. DOB Certificate.
3. Residential Certificate.
4. Educational Certificates.
5. Previous Year’s Academic Certificates.
5. Latest Passport Size Photograph.
6. Admission Proof.
7. Bank Account Details.
8. Photo ID Proof.
9. Email ID And Mobile Number.
Q: Does the applicant also apply for other scholarships?
The scholarship holder under this scheme can enjoy any other scholarship, as this scheme is a grant/subsidy only.