Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:-
- be domiciled in Sikkim
- belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category of the state
- be studying post-matriculation or post-secondary course in a recognised institution/college/university (as specified in the terms & conditions section below)
- have passed matriculation or higher secondary or any higher level examination from a recognised University or Board of Secondary Education
- have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Note:-
- The age limit ceiling for admission as a regular student in different classes will be decided by the concerned institutions.
- Candidates who, after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education in different subjects i.e. I.Sc. after IA or B.Com. after a B.A. or M.A. degree in one subject after an M.A. degree in other subjects are ineligible.
- Candidates, who are pursuing their studies through correspondence are eligible to apply. The term correspondence includes distant and continuous education for courses in Central/State universities only.
- In case, a student is granted two scholarships simultaneously, they may have the choice to select either of these and their preference should be formally communicated to the awarding authorities through the Head of their Institutions.
Benefits
The scholarship includes the following components for the complete duration of the course –
- Compulsory non-refundable fees including tuition fees as fixed by the fee/fixation rationalisation committee of the state government
- Academic allowance:
| Courses category | Hostellers (annually in ₹) | Day Scholars (annually in ₹) |
| Group 1- Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses | 13,500 | 7,000 |
| Group 2 – Other professional courses leading to Degree/Diploma/Certificate | 9,500 | 6,500 |
| Group 3 – Graduate and postgraduate courses not covered under groups 1 and 2 | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Group 4 – All post-matriculation (Post lass 10 level) non-degree courses | 4,000 | 2,500 |
Note:-
- 0% extra allowances will be provided for disabled students.
- Students pursuing CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA will be treated as day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance.
- Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowances.
- No scholarship will be paid to the students who have accepted benefits under some other scholarship. However, students may avail free housing, grants, or other financial aid to help cover costs like books, equipment, and living expenses, under this scheme.
Freeship Card:
As per the scheme guidelines, all the students are eligible for admission to the institutions without pre-payment of tuition fees and hostel fees. To avail this benefit, a freeship card will be issued to the eligible students by the state government.
Students with freeship cards can attend school without immediate fees. The institution will later receive the fees directly from the scholarship funds.
- A passport-size photograph of the student
- One attested copy of the academic transcripts including certificates, diploma, degree, etc.
- An income certificate parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by the authority as decided by the state government
- A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
- A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)
Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Applicant Corner’ and click on the ‘New Registration’ tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Step 5: Select the respective Aadhaar option, enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Fresh Application’ tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.
Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.