Umbrella Scholarship Scheme 2024-25: Pre-Matric Scholarship, Jammu and Kashmir

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
• belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
• be a regular full-time student studying Class 9 and 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education (CBSE/SBSE)
• have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources

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The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

Additional allowances for students with disabilities studying in private unaided schools:-

The ‘Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage’ (IEDSS) scheme, run by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), offers financial aid of ₹3,000 per annum to students with disabilities attending secondary-level government, government-aided, and local body schools. This assistance falls under the scheme’s “Student Oriented Component” and aims to support the education of the students at the post-matric level.

However, students in un-aided schools are not covered under the ‘Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage’ (IEDSS).

Therefore, SC students with disabilities, studying in Class 9 and 10 in private un-aided recognised schools, will be eligible for allowances as follows:-

Note:- The disability as defined under the Persons with Disabilities (equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995) Act has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.

• A passport-size photograph
• Disability certificate (If applicable)
• One attested copy of certificates, diploma, degree, etc.
• A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
• An annual income declaration by the self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s)
• A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)

Eligible students can apply by following the steps below:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Students’ option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the ‘Login’ button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the ‘New user? Register yourself’ on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register‘ to complete the ‘One-time registration (OTR)’ process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the ‘Apply for Scholarship’ option and click on the ‘Login’ button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.  Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

Scholarship Deadline: 07th January 2025