Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance for Higher Studies
About Financial Assistance for Higher Studies
Through the “Financial Assistance for Higher Studies” scheme, the Tea Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Assam, funds students from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community who are going on to higher education. Applications must be made online.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance for Higher Studies, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only permanent residents of Assam may apply
Only permanent residents of Assam may apply.
The applicant has to be from the Tea…
The applicant has to be from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
The applicant must be enrolled in higher studies…
The applicant must be enrolled in higher studies such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, or similar technical/higher education.
Annual family income must not go above ₹5,00,000/-
Annual family income must not go above ₹5,00,000/-.
Government Service holders cannot apply
Government Service holders cannot apply.
Students enrolled in correspondence courses can also apply
Students enrolled in correspondence courses can also apply.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance for Higher Studies provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Monetary support is given to students from the…
Monetary support is given to students from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
It helps students taking higher studies such as…
It helps students taking higher studies such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, and other technical/higher education.
Studies in Administration, Medical, Engineering, Law, Research and…
Studies in Administration, Medical, Engineering, Law, Research and Education are covered, whether pursued inside or outside the State/Country.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A valid caste certificate certified or issued by…
A valid caste certificate certified or issued by the District Commissioner of the applicant's district.
An undertaking about yearly family income, signed by…
An undertaking about yearly family income, signed by the parent/guardian.
The admission fee receipt for the current course
The admission fee receipt for the current course.
A recommendation from the head of the institution…
A recommendation from the head of the institution confirming the applicant is enrolled in the course.
A passport size photograph (JPEG/PNG, up to 50kb)
A passport size photograph (JPEG/PNG, up to 50kb).
The applicant's signature (JPEG/PNG format, up to 20kb)
The applicant's signature (JPEG/PNG format, up to 20kb).
Birth certificate (JPEG/PNG format, up to 100kb)
Birth certificate (JPEG/PNG format, up to 100kb).
Original mark-sheet of the last exam passed (JPEG/PNG…
Original mark-sheet of the last exam passed (JPEG/PNG format, up to 100kb).
First page of the applicant's bank passbook (JPEG/PNG…
First page of the applicant's bank passbook (JPEG/PNG format, up to 100kb).
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for Higher Studies through the online application process outlined below.
Portal Access and Scheme Selection A
Portal Access and Scheme Selection A. Navigating to the Portal: Start at www.ttwd.assam.gov.in, the Tea Tribes Welfare Department's website, and use the "Online Application" link, which leads to the SIRISH portal for applications. B. Initial Login or Registration: If you are new to the portal, sign up first; if you registered before, log in with your existing username and password. C. Selecting the Scheme: On reaching the Dashboard, choose the correct scholarship scheme from the dropdown list.
Entering Personal Details A
Entering Personal Details A. Inputting Mandatory Data: Complete the "Personal Details" section, taking care that every required entry is accurate. B. Specifying Location Details: Pick your District, Assembly Constituency and Sub-Division, and fill in other key address fields like Village/Town. C. Saving Personal Information: With all fields in this section done, press "Save Form Details" to continue.
Document Upload A
Document Upload A. Uploading Required Files: Go to the "Upload Documents" tab and add each supporting document in the accepted image format (e.g., JPG/JPEG). B. Document Formatting Check: Files can only be saved if they are within the size limits (e.g., photo up to 50 KB, other documents usually up to 100 KB).
Updating Bank Details A
Updating Bank Details A. Providing Account Information: On the "Update Bank Details" tab, type the Bank Account Number and the bank's name. B. Entering Branch Identification: Supply the Bank Branch Name and its IFSC Code correctly, as these are required for electronic payment. C. Securing Financial Data: Press "Save Bank Details" once the banking information has been entered correctly.
Preview and Final Submission A
Preview and Final Submission A. Application Review: "Preview Application" shows the full set of entered details so you can check them one last time. B. Final Confirmation: After verifying all entries and uploads, press "Proceed with Submit Application" to confirm. C. Tracking Status: On successful submission, an application number is displayed, and progress can be followed under the "APPLICATION STATUS" tab.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- In case of detained students, the applicant shall not be eligible to apply for scholarship for the same class twice.
- The applicant eligible under this scheme will not be eligible for other schemes except for the scheme “Simon Sing Horo (Special Post-Matric) Scholarship,” if eligible, in the same year.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.