CATEGORY WISE LIST OF ELIGIBLE SCHEMES

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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students

Objective:-

  • The Objective of the scheme is to improve the educational status and arrest the tendency of drop-outs of Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Students by way of providing financial assistance to the families of such students who are otherwise unable to send them to schools due to poverty.

Eligibility:-

The applicant should be a bonafide resident of the State of Goa. The applicant should be a regular Student of an institution. The combined income of the parents/guardians of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 3,00,000/- per annum. The applicant is not residing and receiving any maintenance grant in any institution under the Government or local bodies or private organizations receiving grants-in-aid from local orr the Central Government. The applicant will not be eligible to recieve stipends or scholarships from any other source. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Tribes. The Student shall not be eligible twice to receive the award of stipends in the same standard.

Assistance:-

Class 5th and 6th -> Rs. 3575/- Per annum for both day scholars and hostellers Plus Rs. 900/- for students having marks greater than 50%. Class 7th and 8th -> Rs. 3575/- Per annum for day scholars and hostellers Plus Rs. 1000/- for students having marks greater than 50%. Class 9th -> Rs. 1125/- Per annum for day scholars Plus Rs. 1100/- for students having marks greater than 50%. Class 10th -> Rs. 1125/- Per annum for day scholars Plus Rs. 1600/- for students having marks greater than 50%.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Attested copies of Previous Year Marksheet/Passing Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Caste Certificate
  • Passport size photos

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Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for ST Students

Objective:-

  • Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana scheme aims to provide additional financial assistance to the ST students as an additional support to Post Matric Scholarship to meet the expenses on food and travel. It also aims to provide additional allowance to cover the expenses of ST students with disability as an additional support to the Post Matric Scholarship to meet the expenses of disabled students.

Eligibility:-

1. ST students must be eligible for Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current Academic Year.
2. Student should belong to Scheduled Tribes Community in State of Goa. Income of Parents/Guardians should not exceed Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum. Student should be regular, full time student studying in a recognized Institution/University. Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only for one year. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she shall not be eligible to get scholarship for second time in the same class.

Assistance:-

• Additional Maintenance allowance of Rs. 750/- p.m. for day scholar and Rs. 1,500/- p.m. for those staying in hostel during the academic year (for ten months).
• Additional disability allowance of Rs. 750/- p.m. during the academic year (for a period of ten months) is given.

Documents Required:-

Documents required for fresh applications under Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana Scheme:
Note: All documents are required in digital format. Each document size should not exceed 200 kb.
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Self attested copies of mark sheet/ Passing Certificate of the exam passed in the preceding Academic year.
  • Income Certificate issued by competent authority for the year.
  • Self attested copy of Schedule Tribes Certificate issued by competent authority.
  • Receipt of Hostel Fees Paid.(In case of Hosteller)
  • Receipt of Fees Paid (Current Year Admission).
  • Self attested copy of Bank Pass Book.(Nationalized Bank Accounts recommended)
  • Self attested copy of Aadhar Card.
  • Copy of Disability Certificate issued by competent authority (only for Person with Disabilities-PwD).


Documents required for renewal applications under Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana Scheme:
For Renewal applications students shall submit the online application by uploading documents and submit the application to concerned Institute. The same are then verified by the Nodal Officers from Institute to complete the application. Department shall then take necessary action to further process the application. Below mentioned documents are required to be uploaded:-
Note: All documents are required in digital format. Each document size should not exceed 200 kb.
  • Self attested copies of mark sheet/ Passing Certificate of the exam passed in the preceding Academic year.
  • Income Certificate issued by competent authority for the year.
  • Receipt of Fees Paid (Current Year Admission).
  • Copy of Disability Certificate issued by competent authority (only for Person with Disabilities-PwD).

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Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for ST Students

Objective:-

  • Objective of the “Merit Based Award” and recognition of high performance in the Board Exams of SSC and HSSC in the State of Goa scheme is to motivate students by giving Merit Based Award on the benchmark of the performance and to provide financial incentives to high performing students are economically weak.

Eligibility:-

1. Felicitation of Rank Holder Students:- Under the Schemes, amongst the ST students, First Five Rank Holders of SSC, First Five rank Holder of HSSC board exams (separately for all the streams of Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational) will be felicitated in public function. There are no restrictions on the basis of income ceiling.
2. Merit Based Award for ST students whose Annual Family Income is less than Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum having secured the requisite bench mark percentage.

Assistance:-

• The Benefit is given as ₹ 20,000 for the first five rank holders of SSC &HSSC Boards Exam and
• ₹5,000/- for 50% to 59.99% of SSC & HSSC Board exams
• ₹ 8,000/- for 60% to 69.99% of SSC & HSSC Board exams
• ₹ 10,000/- for 70% to 74.99% of SSC & HSSC Board exams
• ₹ 15,000/- will be given for 75% &above of SSC & HSSC Board exams

Documents Required:-

Note: All documents are required in digital format. Each document size should not to be 200kb.
  • Copy of Caste Certificate issued by Competent Authority.
  • Copy of Income Certificate issued by Competent Authority.
  • Copy of Mark Sheet
  • Receipt of Fees Paid
  • Copy of Bank Pass Book(Nationalized Bank Accounts recommended)

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Home Nursing Scheme for ST Students

Objective:-

  • The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Tribe in order to enable them to pursue Home Nursing courses.

Eligibility:-

(i) The Scholarship will be given to pursue the following courses from an institution recognized by the State/Central Goverment :-
        (a) Certificate Course in Home of duration of at least six months but less than 12 months.
        (b) Diploma in Home Nursing of duration of one year or more.
        (c) Degree in Nursing of duration of three years.
        (d) Health Worker Course of duration of one year.

(ii) Students belonging to ST communities who get admission in an institution recognized by the State/Central Government to pursue above mentioned Home Nursing courses, shall be eligible for the scholarship.

(iii) The scholarship shall be awarded to the regular student who is born in Goa and domiciled in Goa for at least 15 years.

(iv) A scholarship holder under this Scheme shall not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the same course.

(v) The annual income of the parent or guardian of student should not exceed Rs. 6 lakhs from all sources.

(vi) The application from the students duly recommended by the Head of Institution shall be received in the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.

(vii) Scholarship will not be paid during internship/housemanship or for a practical training if the student is in receipt of some remuneration during the internship period or some allowance/stipend during the practical training.

Assistance:-

Rate of scholarship will be as under:

Sr.No.
Type of financial assistance
Quantum of financial assistance
1.
Course fees
(I) For Certificate Courses of duration of at least six months. Rs. 3500/- or actual whichever is less.
(II) For Diploma Courses of duration of one year or more. Rs. 5000/-or actual whichever is less.
(III) For Dogree in nursing of duration of three year. Rs. 10,000/- or actual whichever is less.
(IV) For Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more. Rs. 3500/- or actual whichever is less.

2.
Maintenance Allowance
Day Scholars
Hostellers
Rs. 500/- p.m. for students
Rs. 800/-p.m. for students


In addition to above Scholarship/Maintenance allowance; a onetime additional amount shall also be provided to the eligible student towards the expenditure to be incurred on Books, Uniform,Stationery etc. as shown below:

Sr.No.
Course
Quantum of financial assistance
1.
2.
3.
4.
Certificate Courses of duration of at least six months
Diploma Courses of duration of one year or more
Degree in nursing of duration of three years
Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more
Rs. 1000/-
Rs. 2000/-
Rs. 3000/-
Rs. 2000/-

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Attested copies of Previous Year Marksheet/Passing Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Fee Receipt
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Caste Certificate
  • Passport size photos

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Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for SC Students

Objective:-

  • To provide additional financial assistance to the SC students as the maintenance allowance given under the Post Matric Scholarship is inadequate to meet the expenses on food and travel. It also aims to provide additional allowance to cover the expenses of SC students with Disability as the disability allowances given under, the Post Matric Scholarship is not sufficient to meet the expenses of disabled students.

Eligibility:-

SC students must have availed or be eligible for centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.

Assistance:-

(a) Additional maintenance allowance of Rs. 750/- p.m. for Day Scholar and Rs. 1500/- p.m. for those staying in Hostel during the academic year (for ten months).

(b) Additional disability allowance of Rs. 750/- p.m. during the academic year (for a period of ten months) is given.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate
    (Provisional Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Income Certificate
    (Income Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Attested copies of Mark Sheet Certificate
  • Copy of Fees Paid
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Hostel certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport size photos

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Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for OBC (Dhangar) Students

Objective:-

  • To provide additional financial assistance to the Dhangar students as the maintenance allowance given under the Post Matric Scholarship is inadequate to meet the expenses on food and travel. It also aims to provide additional allowance to cover the expenses of Dhangar students with Disability as the disability allowances given under, the Post Matric Scholarship is not sufficient to meet the expenses of disabled students.

Eligibility:-

Dhangar students must have availed or eligible for centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.

Assistance:-

(a) Additional maintenance allowance of Rs. 750/- p.m. for Day Scholar and Rs. 1500/- p.m. for those staying in Hostel during the academic year (for ten months).

(b) Additional disability allowance of Rs. 750/- p.m. during the academic year (for a period of ten months) is given.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate
    (Provisional Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Income Certificate
    (Income Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Attested copies of Mark Sheet Certificate
  • Copy of Fees Paid
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Hostel certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport size photos

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Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for SC Students

Objective:-

  • To motivate students by giving merit based Award based on the benchmark of the performance and to provide financial incentive to high performing students who are economically weak.

Eligibility:-

(A) Felicitation of Rank Holders Students:- Under the scheme, amongst the SC students, First Five Rank Holders of SSC, First Five Rank Holders of HSSC Board exams (separately for all the streams of Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational) will be felicitated in public function. Certificate of Appreciation will be given at the time of felicitation. Financial award of Rs. 20,000/- will be transferred electronically in the Bank Account of the Rank Holder Students. There is no restrictions on the basis of income ceiling.

(B) Merit based Award:- For SC students whose annual family income is less than Rupees two lakhs having secured the requisite bench mark percentage.

Benefit/Scholarship Amount:-

(a) Students securing marks in the range (between 50% to 59.99%) will be given a Scholarship financial award of Rs. 5000/-.

(b) Students securing marks in the range (between 60% to 69.99%) will be given a financial award of Rs. 8000/-.

(c) Students securing marks in the range (between 70% to 74.9%) will be given a financial award of Rs. 10,000/-.

(d) Students securing 75% marks and above will be given a financial award of Rs. 15000/-.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • An attested copy of Social Status certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • One attested copy of certificates of educational qualification
  • Resident Certificate
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Birth certificate / proof as Goan Origin
  • One copy of the Passport size photograph

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Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for Dhangar Students

Objective:-

  • To motivate students by giving merit based Award based on the benchmark of the performance and to provide financial incentive to high performing students who are economically weak.

Eligibility:-

(A) Felicitation of Rank Holders Students:- Under the scheme, amongst the Dhangar students, First Five Rank Holders of SSC, First Five Rank Holders of HSSC Board exams (separately for all the streams of Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational) will be felicitated in public function. Certificate of Appreciation will be given at the time of felicitation. Financial award of Rs. 20,000/- will be transferred electronically in the Bank Account of the Rank Holder Students. There is no restrictions on the basis of income ceiling.

(B) Merit based Award:- For Dhangar students whose annual family income is less than Rupees two lakhs having secured the requisite bench mark percentage.

Benefit/Scholarship Amount:-

(a) Students securing marks in the range (between 50% to 59.99%) will be given a Scholarship financial award of Rs. 5000/-.

(b) Students securing marks in the range (between 60% to 69.99%) will be given a financial award of Rs. 8000/-.

(c) Students securing marks in the range (between 70% to 74.9%) will be given a financial award of Rs. 10,000/-.

(d) Students securing 75% marks and above will be given a financial award of Rs. 15000/-.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • An attested copy of Social Status certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • One attested copy of certificates of educational qualification
  • Resident Certificate
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Birth certificate / proof as Goan Origin
  • One copy of the Passport size photograph

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Grant of Scholarship for Differently Abled Persons

Objective:-

  • The objectives of the scheme of Scholarship for the Differently Abled Persons is to assist them to ensure such education, academic, technical or professional training which would enable them to earn a living and to become useful members of the society.

Eligibility:-

(i) A Differently Abled Person who is a resident of Goa by birth or by a continuous domicile of 15 years in Goa my apply for Scholarship under this Scheme.

(ii) Scholarship will be provided to all categories of Differently Abled Persons.

(iii) Educational Requirements:-
A Differently Abled student will be eligible for the award for Scholarship for study from Ninth Standard onwards. The candidate should have secured at least 45 % marks at the previous annual examination.

(iv) Income:-
No Scholarship will be admissible if the combined income of the parents / guardians of the candidate is more than Rs.1,20,000/- (Rupees one lakh twenty thousand only).

Assistance:-

The rates of Scholarship for different courses of study are as follows:



(i)

(a) Std IX to XII
(b) B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.
(c) M.A./M.Com/M.Sc. and other Professional courses

Rs.500/-p.m.
Rs.650/-p.m.
Rs.900/-p.m.


(ii) In the case of Visually Disabled candidates reader's allowance shall be paid if it is certified by the head of the institution / establishment that candidate has employed a reader during the period the allowance is claimed as follows.


(i)

(a) Std IX to XII
(b) B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.
(c) M.A./M.Com/M.Sc. and other Professional courses

Rs.75/-p.m.
Rs.115/-p.m.
Rs.150/-p.m.


(ii) In the case of the Differently Abled student stays in hostel, he / she shall be paid additional allowance as follows subject to the Certificate issued by Head of the Institution / hostel warden certifying her stay in Hostel during the period of the allowance is claim.



(a) Std IX to XII
(b) B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.
(c) M.A./M.Com/M.Sc. and other Professional courses

Rs.200/-p.m.
Rs.270/-p.m.
Rs.360/-p.m.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Disability Certificate issued by Medical Board
  • Income Certificate
  • Statement of Mark obtained during the previous annual examination
  • Resident Certificate
  • Copy of Bank passbok
  • Passport size photos

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Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students

Objective:-

  • The objective of the scheme is to improve the educational status to the handicapped children studying in standard 1st to 10th by way of providing financial assistance to the parents of the children who are otherwise unable to sent them to school due to economic reasons.

Eligibility:-

For the purpose of the award of stipend under these rules the handicapped students must fulfill the following conditions:

i. The applicant must be a bonifide resident of the State of Goa.

ii. The applicant must be regular student of a recognised school.

iii. The combined income the parents/guardian of applicant should not be more than Rs.25000/- per annum.

iv. The applicant should not be residing and receiving any maintenance in any institutions under the Government or local bodies or private organizations receiving grant-in-aid from local or the Central Governmemt.

v. The applicant is not in receipt of any other stipend or scholarship from any other source.

vi. If a family has more than one handicapped child, all such children will be eligible for the award of stipend under these rules subject to the conditions that other conditions under these rules are fulfilled.

vii. The applicant must be physically handicapped provided for under Rule 4 read with Rule 5 of these rules.

viii. The applicant shall not be eligible for the award of stipend if he/she happen to be a repeater in a particular standard. However on failure can be condone at the discretion of the Director.

Assistance:-

1. The eligible students will be paid the stipend at following rates:-

a. From I to IVth Class as per Rs.200/- per month.

b. From V to VIIIth Class - as per Rs.200/- per month.

c. From IX to XII Class - as per Rs.300/- per month.

ii) The stipends at the above rates will be given from the full academic year (11 months) in two installment first installment being paid in Sept. and the second in Jan.

Documents Required:-

  • Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate
    (Provisional Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Income Certificate
    (Income Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Mark Sheet Certificate
  • Copy of Fees Paid
  • Bank Account.

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Home Nursing Scholarship Scheme

Objective:-

  • These scholarships are available for studies in India only and shall be awarded to SC \ OBC \ Minority and Disable through the Directorate of Social Welfare of the Government of Goa.

Eligibility:-

(i) The Scholarship will be given to pursue the following courses from an institution recognized by the State/Central Goverment :-
        (a) Certificate Course in Home of duration of at least six months.
        (b) Diploma in Home Nursing of duration of one year or more.
        (c) Degree in Nursing of duration of three years.
        (d) Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more.

(ii) Students, who get admission in an institution recognized by the State/Central Government to pursue above mentioned courses, shall be ebgible for the scholarship.

(iii) The Scholarship shall be awarded to a regular student of Goan Origin.

(iv) A scholarship holder under this scheme shall not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the same course.

(v) The annual income of the parent or guardian of student shall not exceed Rs 1.50 lakh from all sources.

(vi) Scholarship will not be paid during internship/housemanship or for a practical training if the student is in receipt of any remuneration during such internship period or any allowance/stipend during the practical training.

Assistance:-

Rate of scholarship will be as under:

Sr.No.
Type of financial assistance
Quantum of financial assistance
1.
Course fees
(I) For Certificate Courses of duration of at least six months. Rs. 3500/- or actual whichever is less.
(II) For Diploma Courses of duration of one year or more. Rs. 5000/-or actual whichever is less.
(III) For Dogree in nursing of duration of three year. Rs. 10,000/- or actual whichever is less.
(IV) For Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more. Rs. 3500/- or actual whichever is less.

2.
Maintenance Allowance
Day Scholars
Hostellers
Rs. 500/- p.m. for S.C. students
Rs. 300/- p.m. for others
Rs. 800/-p.m. for S.C. students
Rs 600/- p.m. for others


In addition to above a onetime additional amount shall also be provided to the eligible student towards the expenditure to be incurred on Books, Uniform,Stationery etc. as shown below:

Sr.No.
Course
Quantum of financial assistance
1.
2.
3.
4.
Certificate Courses of duration of at least six months
Diploma Courses of duration of one year or more
Degree in nursing of duration of three years
Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more
Rs. 1000/-
Rs. 2000/-
Rs. 3000/-
Rs. 2000/-

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • One copy of the application for scholarship in the prescribed form
  • One copy of the passport size photograph
  • An attested copy of Caste Certificate/Social Status Certificate
  • One attested copy of certificates,diploma,degree etc. in respect of all examinations passed.
  • An income certificate issued by competent authority showing annual income of the parents/guardians for all sources.
  • Birth Certificate/proof of Goan Origin
  • 15 years Domicile Certificate or Residence Certificate
  • Receipt of fees paid to the institution(in original)
  • Copy of Bank Pass book

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Kanya Dhan Scheme for SC Students

Objective:-

  • The scheme "Kanya Dhan" will promote education among the girl children of the Scheduled Caste Communities and further to assist these weaker sections of the society.

Eligibility:-

(1) The girl child who has passed 10th Standard of examination and appears in the 11th Standard of any stream (Science/Arts/Commerce/Vocational/ITI) is eligible under the scheme.

(2) Maximum 2 girls children of each family are entitled under the scheme.

Assistance:-

An amount of Rs. 25,000/- will be provided by way of fixed deposit in the name of the girl child and the officer nominated by the Government. This amount will be given to the beneficiaries only when she passes 12th standard board examination or its equivalent examination in three attempts or within two years of first attempt whichever is earlier otherwise the money shall be forfeited and credited to Government Treasury.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Passport size photos
  • Copy of Ration card

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Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme (Saral Vidya Sahay) for SC and OBC (V to VIII)

Objective:-

  • The scheme aims to support, through financial assistance, parents of children belonging to Schedules Caste and Other Backward Classes for education of their wards studying at the Pre-Matric stage so that their participation improves, the incidence of drop-out especially in the transition from the primary to the next level and elementary to the secondary stage is minimized, they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the Post-matric stage of education.

Eligibility:-

i. The students should be studying in class Vth and VIIIth on a full time basis.

ii. They should belong to a Scheduled Caste / Other Backard Class.

iii. Their Parent/Guardian's income should not exceed Rs. 1.20 lakh per annum.

Assistance:-

With effect from 2022-23, the students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
     1. As per Stipend under Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme - Rs. 325 per month (for 11 months) / (3575 Per Annum)
     2. As per Meritorious Scholarship Scheme - Rs. 900 /- per annum for class Vth to VIth and Rs. 1000 /- per annum for class VIIth to VIIIth.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate
    Issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate
  • Income Certificate
    Issued by V.P Secretary attested by Sarpanch and counter signed by BDO/Muncipality or by Mamlatdar.
  • Attested copies of Previous Class MarkSheet/Certificate
  • Bank Passbook
  • Passport size photos

Objective:-

  • The scheme "Kanya Dhan" will promote education among the girl children of the Scheduled Caste Communities and further to assist these weaker sections of the society.

Eligibility:-

(1) The girl child who has passed 10th Standard of examination and appears in the 11th Standard of any stream (Science/Arts/Commerce/Vocational/ITI) is eligible under the scheme.

(2) Maximum 2 girls children of each family are entitled under the scheme.

Assistance:-

An amount of Rs. 25,000/- will be provided by way of fixed deposit in the name of the girl child and the officer nominated by the Government. This amount will be given to the beneficiaries only when she passes 12th standard board examination or its equivalent examination in three attempts or within two years of first attempt whichever is earlier otherwise the money shall be forfeited and credited to Government Treasury.

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Stipend Scholarship Scheme for SC/OBC Students

Objective:-

  • The scheme aims to support, through financial assistance, parents of children belonging to Schedules Caste for education of their wards studying at the Pre-Matric stage so that their participation improves, the incidence of drop-out especially in the transition from the primary to the next level and elementary to the secondary stage is minimized, they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the Post-matric stage of education.

Eligibility:-

i. The students should be studying in class IX and X on a full time basis.

ii. They should belong to a Scheduled Caste/ Other Backward Class.

iii. Their Parent/Guardian's income should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum.

Assistance:-

With effect from 2022-23, the students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
     Day Scholar- Rs. 3500 per annum
     Hosteller- Rs. 7000 per annum

(i) In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students. The disability as defined under the relevant Section of Right of the persons with Disability Act, 2016. The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate
    Issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate
  • Income Certificate
    Issued by V.P Secretary attested by Sarpanch and counter signed by BDO/Muncipality or by Mamlatdar.
  • Attested copies of Previous Class MarkSheet/Certificate
  • Bank Passbook
  • Passport size photos

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Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme for the children of parents/guardians engaged in unclean and hazardous occupation.

Objective:-

  • The scheme aims to support, through financial assistance, parents of children belonging to Other Disadvantaged Categories for education of their wards studying at the Pre-Matric stage so that their participation improves, the incidence of drop-out especially in the transition from the primary to the next level and elementary to the secondary stage is minimized, they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the Post-matric stage of education.

Eligibility:-

Pre-Matric scholarship for children of parents/guardians engaged in Unclean and hazardous Occupation

i. The students should be studying in classes I to X on a full time basis

ii. Scholarship will be admissible to the children/wards of parents/guardians who, irrespective of their caste/religion belong to one of the following categories;

a. Persons who are Manual Scavengers as defined under section 2(I) (g) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013

b. Tanners & Flayers;

c. Waste pickers and

d. Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning as defined in Section 2(1) (d) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013. For the purpose of classification in this category, the eligible candidates will be required to submit a certificate from District Social Welfare officer/ identified officer of Local body/ Civic Agency/any such authority as designated by State Government.

iii. There is no family income ceiling under this component of the Scheme.

A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other educational scholarship for the purpose of studying in class I to X. If awarded any other educational scholarship for studying in classes I to X, the students can avail of either of the two scholarships as per his/her choice and should inform the awarding authority to the Head of the Institution about the option made.

Assistance:-

With effect from 2022-23, the students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
     Day Scholar- Rs. 3500 per annum
     Hosteller- Rs. 8000 per annum (For Class III-X)

(i) In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students. The disability as defined under the relevant Section of Right of the persons with Disability Act, 2016. The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Certificate from the employer
  • Attested copies of Bank Passbook
  • Copy of Mark List
  • Passport size photos

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Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC,OBC and General(EBC) Students

Objective:-

  • To Provide Scholarship to SC, OBC and General(EBC) Student of the State of Goa Studying in Standard 11th onwards.

Eligibility:-

Scheme of "Post Matric Scholarship" for SC / OBC / General(EBC) Students - Annual Family income should not exceed more than Rs. 2, 50,000/-p.a. (Valid for 3 years from the date of issue)

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate (Provisional Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue) / Selft Declaration in case of General (EBC)
  • Income Certificate (Income Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Attested copies of Mark Sheet Certificate
  • Attested Copy of Fees Paid
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Hostel certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport size photos

Objective:-

  • The scheme aims to support, through financial assistance, parents of children belonging to Schedules Caste for education of their wards studying at the Pre-Matric stage so that their participation improves, the incidence of drop-out especially in the transition from the primary to the next level and elementary to the secondary stage is minimized, they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the Post-matric stage of education.

Eligibility:-

i. The students should be studying in class IX and X on a full time basis.

ii. They should belong to a Scheduled Caste.

iii. Their Parent/Guardian's income should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum.

Assistance:-

With effect from 2022-23, the students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
     Day Scholar- Rs. 3500 per annum
     Hosteller- Rs. 7000 per annum

(i) In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students. The disability as defined under the relevant Section of Right of the persons with Disability Act, 2016. The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.

Objective:-

  • The scheme aims to support, through financial assistance, parents of children belonging to Other Disadvantaged Categories for education of their wards studying at the Pre-Matric stage so that their participation improves, the incidence of drop-out especially in the transition from the primary to the next level and elementary to the secondary stage is minimized, they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the Post-matric stage of education.

Eligibility:-

Pre-Matric scholarship for children of parents/guardians engaged in Unclean and hazardous Occupation

i. The students should be studying in classes I to X on a full time basis

ii. Scholarship will be admissible to the children/wards of parents/guardians who, irrespective of their caste/religion belong to one of the following categories;

a. Persons who are Manual Scavengers as defined under section 2(I) (g) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013

b. Tanners & Flayers;

c. Waste pickers and

d. Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning as defined in Section 2(1) (d) of Manual Scavengers Act 2013. For the purpose of classification in this category, the eligible candidates will be required to submit a certificate from District Social Welfare officer/ identified officer of Local body/ Civic Agency/any such authority as designated by State Government.

iii. There is no family income ceiling under this component of the Scheme.

A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other educational scholarship for the purpose of studying in class I to X. If awarded any other educational scholarship for studying in classes I to X, the students can avail of either of the two scholarships as per his/her choice and should inform the awarding authority to the Head of the Institution about the option made.

Assistance:-

With effect from 2022-23, the students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
     Day Scholar- Rs. 3500 per annum
     Hosteller- Rs. 8000 per annum (For Class III-X)

(i) In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students. The disability as defined under the relevant Section of Right of the persons with Disability Act, 2016. The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.

Objective:-

  • To Provide Scholarship to SC and OBC Student of the State of Goa Studying in Standard 11th onwards.

Eligibility:-

1. Scheme of "Post Matric Scholarship" for SC Students - Annual Family income should not exceed more than Rs. 2, 50,000/-p.a. (Valid for 3 years from the date of issue)

2. Scheme of "Post Matric Scholarship" for OBC Students - Annual Family income should not exceed more than Rs. 1,50,000/-p.a. (Valid for 3years from the date of issue)


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Incentive Scheme

Eligibility:-

  • This scheme is implemented to all Govt. & aided schools to the students belonging to
    1) General Category
    2) SC/ST/OBC
    3) Landless labourer
    4) Children belonging to slum areas.
    An exam is conducted by State Council of Education Research & Training (SCERT) Porvorim for the students studying in Standard IVth Selected names of the students are forwarded to Education Department to grant scholarship. This scholarship is renewable upto Standard Xth provided the concerned student have been promoted to the next class and to this effect progress report is received from each respective schools.
    The rate of scholarship is Rs.2000/- p.a.

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate
    (Provisional Certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
  • Passing Certificate
  • Copy of Bank Passbook
  • Passport size photos

Objective:-

  • The objectives of the scheme is to give financial assistance the eligible trainees of Govt. ITI.

Eligibility:-

The trainees belonging to
        1) BPL Family
         2) Scheduled Caste Community
         3) Scheduled Tribes Community
         4) Physically Handicapped and
         5) Family having annual income upto Rs. 3,00,000/-.
a The applicant should be residing in Goa for a period not less than 10 years preceding the date of application.
b. The applicant should be regular trainee of any Govt. ITI.
c)The applicant should be from
         1) BPL Family
         2) Scheduled Caste Community
         3) Scheduled Tribes Community
         4) Physically Handicapped
         5) Family having annual income upto Rs 3,00,000/-

Assistance:-

The trainees shall be eligible to receive financial assistance at the rate specified below:

Sr.No.
Duration of Course
Amount per month
Duration of stipend
1.
1 Year
Rs. 600/-
12 months
2.
2 Year
Rs. 600/-
24 months

Objective:-

  • The objectives of the scheme is to provide Trainee Tool Kit to SC/ST Category trainees of respective trade, to which they are admitted in Govt. ITI.

Eligibility:-

The trainees belonging to
        1) Scheduled Caste Community
        2)Scheduled Tribes Community
a. The applicant should be residing in Goa for a period not less than 10 years preceding the date of application.
b. The applicant should be regular trainee of any Govt. ITI.
c. The applicant should be from
        1) Scheduled Caste Community and
        2)Scheduled Tribes Community.

Assistance:-

The trainees shall be eligible to Trainee Tool Kit maximum worth of Rs 2500/- of respective trade.


FAQs
Students Applying for any other Scheme in the current Academic Year are eligible for Gagan bharari Scheme ? If the Student has Applied for Diamond Jublee Scheme, in that case he can't avail Gagan Bharari Scheme in the current Academic year
Is it mandatory to apply for Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scheme to avail State Sponsored Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana Scheme ? Both the Schemes are Separate and there is no depandancy. Centrally sponsored Scheme is having income limit of 2.5 lakhs whereas State sponsored Gagan Bharari can be availed if the annual income is below 5 lakhs

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