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About the scholarship
The Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies, Andaman and Nicobar 2026–27, implemented by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Andaman and Nicobar Administration under the UT Plan, gives additional financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month to ST students of the islands pursuing higher education after Class 12 — in colleges and universities anywhere in India — as an incentive to supplement the cost of their education.
Eligibility
- Belong to the Scheduled Tribes as notified for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and be a domicile of the islands.
- Have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) from a recognised board, and be a full-time student pursuing higher studies at a government-recognised institution (AICTE/UGC-approved or equivalent) — graduate degrees, postgraduate courses, CA/CS/ICWA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral programmes, professional courses in medicine, engineering, management, law, pharmacy, nursing and more.
- Class 11–12 students are not eligible (this is a post-matric scheme) — though professional/technical courses taken after Class 10 count as post-matric.
- PG medicine students are eligible provided they are not allowed to practise during the course.
- Not eligible: students repeating the same stage of education in a different subject (e.g. B.Sc. after B.A.), or pursuing a second professional course after completing one.
Benefits
- Rs 1,000 per month, payable for ten months in an academic session.
- Released directly to the beneficiary's bank account by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.
- Tenable till course completion, subject to good conduct and regular attendance certified by the head of the institution.
Documents required
- Domicile certificate (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
- ST (caste) certificate
- Income certificate
- Self-attested copies of Class 10 / 12 / degree certificates
- Front page of savings bank account passbook
- Passport-size photograph with signature
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)With mobile OTP and Aadhaar eKYC.
- Fill and submit the applicationFill details carefully — no changes after submission; multiple applications lead to disqualification. Before 31 December 2026.
FAQs
Rs 1,000 per month, paid for ten months in an academic session, directly to your bank account.
ST students domiciled in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands who have passed Class 12 and are pursuing full-time higher studies at a recognised institution anywhere in India.
No — this scheme is for post-matric/higher studies only.
Yes — tenable till course completion, subject to good conduct, regular attendance and passing each year.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via the B4S 2026-27 A&N listing (31 Dec 2026; Rs 1,000/month for 10 months; ST; A&N domicile; Class 12+; full-time; NSP/OTR route; direct release by Directorate of Tribal Welfare) and the myScheme scheme data (same amount; Directorate of Tribal Welfare, A&N Administration; eligibility terms).
