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About the scholarship
The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Goa 2026–27, from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, supports Scheduled Tribe students of Goa in Classes 9 and 10 — cutting dropout in the move from elementary to secondary school. Applications go through the National Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility
- Indian national and domicile of Goa.
- Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
- Regular full-time student in Class 9 or 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the government / Central-State Board.
- Annual family income below Rs 2,50,000.
- Not receiving any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship.
Benefits
- Scholarship for 10 months: Rs 2,250/year (day scholars) / Rs 5,250/year (hostellers).
- Books and ad-hoc grant: Rs 750/year (day) / Rs 1,000/year (hostellers).
- Paid by DBT directly to the student's bank account.
Documents required
- Domicile certificate (Goa)
- ST certificate
- Income certificate
- Previous class marksheet
- Bank details
- Passport-size photograph
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
- Register / log inSelect Goa + Pre-Matric ST scheme.
- Upload documents and submitBefore 31 October 2026.
Two scholarships? If awarded two simultaneously, choose one and communicate your choice through your institution's head.
FAQs
How much will I get?
Rs 2,250 per year as a day scholar or Rs 5,250 as a hosteller, plus the books grant.
What is the income limit?
Below Rs 2,50,000 per year of family income.
Which classes are covered?
Class 9 and Class 10.
Can I hold another pre-matric scholarship?
Not another centrally-funded one.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via the Buddy4Study 2026-27 Goa listing (31 Oct 2026; Rs 2,250 day / 5,250 hostel per annum; Rs 750/1,000 books grant; ST; Goa domicile; income < Rs 2.5L).
