Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to ST Students under “Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana”

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana tops up the Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe students with an extra maintenance allowance of ₹ 7,500/- for day scholars or ₹ 15,000/- for hostellers over 10 months, for families earning up to ₹ 5,00,000.

About Financial Assistance to ST Students under “Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana”

Offered by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa, the “Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana” gives Scheduled Tribe students extra financial help of upto ₹ 15,000/-. It exists because the maintenance allowance under the Post Matric Scholarship falls short of covering what students spend on food & travel.

Duration

For any given class, the scholarship can be drawn for just one year.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to ST Students under "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana", applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The student must belong to a Scheduled Tribe…

The student must belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) of the State of Goa.

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The student must be enrolled full-time and on…

The student must be enrolled full-time and on a regular basis at a recognized Institution / University.

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The student must have received, or must qualify…

The student must have received, or must qualify for, the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship in the ongoing Academic Year.

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Annual income of the student's parents/guardians must stay…

Annual income of the student's parents/guardians must stay within ₹ 5,00,000 per annum. NOTE: A student who repeats a class cannot claim the scholarship again for that same class.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance to ST Students under "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana" provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Day Scholars receive an extra Maintenance Allowance of…

Day Scholars receive an extra Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 7,500/- covering 10 Months.

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Hostellers receive an extra Maintenance Allowance of ₹…

Hostellers receive an extra Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 15,000/- covering 10 Months.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A recent photograph of passport size

A recent photograph of passport size.

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Attested copies of the mark sheet or passing…

Attested copies of the mark sheet or passing certificate for the examination cleared in the Academic Year.

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Attested copy of the year's income certificate from…

Attested copy of the year's income certificate from the Competent Authority.

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Attested copy of the Scheduled Tribe certificate from…

Attested copy of the Scheduled Tribe certificate from the Competent Authority.

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Attested copies of receipts issued by the hostel

Attested copies of receipts issued by the hostel.

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Attested copy of the bank passbook

Attested copy of the bank passbook.

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Attested copy of the Aadhaar identity card

Attested copy of the Aadhaar identity card.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to ST Students under "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana" through the online application process outlined below.

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Open the Goa Scholarship Portal through its official…

Open the Goa Scholarship Portal through its official site.

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Create an account on the portal by entering…

Create an account on the portal by entering your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number and the other requested particulars.

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Log in with the credentials sent to your…

Log in with the credentials sent to your Email ID / Mobile Number.

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Locate the Online Application Form for "Gagan Bharari…

Locate the Online Application Form for "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana" within the portal.

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Complete each mandatory field of the form and…

Complete each mandatory field of the form and attach the required documents in the specified file type and filesize.

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Press the "Submit" icon at the foot of…

Press the "Submit" icon at the foot of the form to send it.

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When the application goes through, a pop-up displays…

When the application goes through, a pop-up displays your Application Reference ID, which is also sent to your Registered Email ID and Registered Mobile Number. Keep this Reference ID safe for later use.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References