For the students of Assam who are in need for financial assistance to support their higher studies, several scholarships are available for them. From state government to central government to private trusts, many organizations are taking initiative and funding the higher studies of the students in need. Candidates who meet the basic eligibility requirements can apply for the different scholarship programs. Check out complete details related to Assam Scholarship program.
Who can apply for Scholarship in Assam
- For these scholarships, one condition is mandatory that the candidates should be a domicile of Assam state.
- Candidates studying anywhere (inside or outside the state) will be eligible for the scholarships.
- Each scholarship also has certain specific criteria that must be ensured by the candidates before applying for the same.
- These criteria may be related to income, category, academic qualification, etc of the candidates.
Assam State Scholarship Application Process
Application form for most of the Government scholarship can be obtained from the National Scholarship Portal. Candidates can apply online through this portal providing their basic personal and academic details. For certain other scholarships, the candidates might need to visit the website of Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam to fill their applications. For Private Scholarship in Assam, the candidates need to visit the website of the concerned organization to obtain and fill the application form.
Assam State Government Scholarship 2024
Eligible candidates can apply for the different Government Scholarship in Assam. Most of these scholarships are given on the means basis, depending on the need of the applicants. A list of the different Assam Government Scholarship programs is with basic information provided below.
Pre -Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10) – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Government of Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
SC students of class 9th and 10th with annual family income less than 2.5 lakhs |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 225 to 525 |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Assam state govt. |
Pre -Matric Scholarship to the Children of Those Engaged In Occupations Involving Cleaning and Prone To Health Hazards – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Government of Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students of class 1 to 10 who are ward of manual scavengers, tanners, flayers, waste pickers and those engaged in hazardous cleaning |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 225 to 700 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
4th week of January |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Assam state govt. |
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Government of Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
SC students wishing to pursue degree/ non -degree courses after matriculation (annual family income should be less than 2.5 lakhs) |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 230 to 1200 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
2nd week of February |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Assam state govt. |
Pre Matric Scholarship to OBC Students – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Government of Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
OBC students of class 1 to 10 with annual family income less than 2.5 lakhs |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 100 to 300 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
Last week of February |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Assam state govt. |
Pre -Matric Scholarship to ST Students – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Government of Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
ST students of class 1 to 8 with annual family income less than 50000 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 1200 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
3rd week of January |
| Selection criteria |
As prescribed by the Assam state govt. |
Pre Matric Scholarship to ST Students (Class 9 and 10) – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Government of Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
ST students of class 9 & 10 with annual family income less than 2 lakhs |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 150 to 350 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
Last week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible ST candidates will be given scholarships |
Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Government of Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students who wish to pursue graduate/ post graduate course after matriculation |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 160 to 750 |
| Application deadline |
Last week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible OBC candidates will be given scholarships |
Post Matric Scholarship to ST Students – Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Tribal Development Department, Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
ST students who wish to pursue graduate/ post graduate course after matriculation with annual family income less than 2 lakhs |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 230 to 1200 p.m. |
| Application deadline |
Last week of February |
| Selection criteria |
All eligible ST candidates will be given scholarships |
Combined Merit Scholarship, Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Director of Higher Education, Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students pursuing general degree and master degree course |
| Scholarship amount |
For degree course: Rs. 300/- per -month
For PG course: Rs. 500/- per month |
| Application deadline |
Last week of September |
| Selection criteria |
On the basis of merit |
Post Graduate Research Scholarship, Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Director of Higher Education, Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students pursuing master degree course |
| Scholarship amount |
For PhD: Rs. 1000/- per -month
For M.Phil: Rs. 700/- per -month
For P.G LLM: Rs. 500/- per -month |
| Application deadline |
Last week of September |
| Selection criteria |
On the basis of merit |
Means cum Merit Scholarship, Assam
| Scholarship granting organization |
Director Of Higher Education, Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students pursuing full-time general degree course with annual family income less than 2.5 lakhs |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 1000 p.m. |
| Selection criteria |
On merit -cum -means basis |
State Engineering & Technological Merit Scholarship 2024
| Scholarship granting organization |
Director of Technical Education, Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students pursuing diploma, degree, PG, ME & M.Tech level engineering courses |
| Scholarship amount |
For Diploma Course: Rs. 150/- p.m. (both outside/ inside the state)
For Degree Course: Rs. 150/- p.m. (inside state), Rs. 250/- p.m. (outside state)
For Masters/ PG Course: Rs. 1000/- p.m. (both inside/ outside the state) |
| Application deadline |
Mid week of November |
| Selection criteria |
Scrutiny of applications |
NEC Merit Scholarship & Book Grant
| Scholarship granting organization |
Director of Higher Education, Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students pursuing Engineering & Professional Courses approved by NEC |
| Scholarship amount |
For Diploma Course: Rs. 11,800/- p.a.
For Degree Course: Rs. 13,400/- p.a.
For Postgraduate Course: Rs. 16,400/- p.a.
For PhD/ M.Phil Course: Rs. 21,000/- p.a. |
| Application deadline |
Mid week of November |
| Selection criteria |
Scrutiny of applications |
Overseas Internship Scholarship
| Scholarship granting organization |
Director of Higher Education, Assam |
| Eligibility criteria |
Final semester engineering students of Government engineering colleges of Assam |
| Scholarship amount |
Allowance for the outbound and inbound air ticketing, travel insurance, accommodation, visa, food and hospitality |
Other Scholarships for Assam Students
Apart from the scholarship offered by the Assam state governments, the students can also apply for the Assam Private Scholarship and the scholarships offered by the central govt., the details of which are given below.
National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)
| Scholarship granting organization |
NCERT |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students of class 10 |
| Scholarship amount |
INR 1250 p.m. onwards |
| Application deadline |
3rd week of September |
| Selection criteria |
Selection test |
Assam Foundation of North America Akadamics Scholarship
| Scholarship granting organization |
Assam Foundation of North America |
| Eligibility criteria |
Students pursuing bachelor’s degree course with annual family income less than 50000 |
| Scholarship amount |
Partial to full tuition fee compensation |
| Application deadline |
Last week of April |
| Selection criteria |
Scrutiny of application |
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
| Scholarship granting organization |
National Defence Fund |
| Eligibility criteria |
Wards of deceased, disabled, retired and serving CAPFs & AR personnel pursuing first professional degree programme |
| Scholarship amount |
For girls: INR 27000 p.a.
For boys: INR 24000 p.a. |
| Application deadline |
Mid week of December |
| Selection criteria |
Order of preference set by WARB |
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