Umbrella Scheme Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Meghalaya 2026–27

About the scholarship

The Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children — Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Meghalaya 2026–27, from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, supports Scheduled Tribe students of Meghalaya from Class 11 to post-graduation in recognised institutions. Applications opened 3 July 2026 and run only on the National Scholarship Portal.

Eligibility

• Citizen of India and permanent resident (domicile) of Meghalaya.
• Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Passed Class 10/12 or higher secondary; studying in Class 11 or above (up to PG).
• Annual family income below Rs 2,50,000.
• Institution's Institute Nodal Officer registered on NSP 2.0.
• Aadhaar-linked bank account.
• Not receiving any other scholarship.

Benefits

• Monthly maintenance allowance up to Rs 1,200 (hostellers; Rs 550 day scholars).
• Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.
• Study tour charges up to Rs 1,600/year; thesis typing/printing up to Rs 1,600.
• Annual book allowance Rs 1,200 for correspondence-course students.

Documents required

1. Domicile certificate (Meghalaya)
2. ST certificate
3. Income certificate
4. Previous exam marksheet
5. Aadhaar-linked bank details
6. Passport-size photograph

How to apply

1. Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
2. Register / log inSelect Meghalaya + Umbrella Post-Matric ST scheme.
3. Upload documents and submitBefore 30 November 2026.
4. Institute verifies by 21 December 2026

FAQs

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 Meghalaya listing (30 Nov 2026; up to Rs 1,200/month; ST; Meghalaya domicile; income < Rs 2.5L; Aadhaar-linked account) and MeghalayaPortal/MeghalayaJobPortal (opened 3 Jul 2026; closes 30 Nov 2026; institute verification by 21 Dec 2026).