Details
The scheme “Border Areas Scholarship” was launched by the Border Areas Development Department, Government of Meghalaya, aims to provide financial assistance to students from notified international border areas who face economic hardship. Under this scheme, year-wise scholarships or subsidies are provided to students studying in higher secondary schools and Colleges up to the Degree level. The Border Areas Development Department implements the scheme to help students continue their education without interruption due to financial constraints.

Benefits
Financial assistance in the form of annual scholarships/subsidies.
Awarded year-wise based on promotion examination results.
Intended to support education up to the Degree level for students from notified border area villages.

Eligibility
The applicant should be a student residing in a village notified as a Border Area village by the Border Areas Department.
The applicant’s father and mother should have income derived entirely from the Border Area.
The applicant should pass year-wise promotion examinations to continue receiving the scholarship.
The applicant should maintain good conduct, regular attendance, and satisfactory academic progress.
The applicant should not leave studies before completing the course.

Exclusion
The applicant whose parents are in government service is not eligible.
Students pursuing a Ph.D. or M.Phil. are not entitled to the subsidy/scholarship.
The scholarship will be lost if the applicant participates in government political activities or demonstrations.
B.Ed and M.Ed students currently pursuing the course are eligible, but those already in service are not entitled to the scholarship.

Application Process

Offlinehttps://meghalaya.gov.in/sites/default/files/forms/5border_area.pdf
Online-https://meghalaya.gov.in/sites/default/files/forms/5border_area.pdf
Students may contact the Head of their respective educational institutions to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Note: To download the application form, click here.

Documents Required
Aadhar Card
Date of Birth Certificate
Residential Certificate (showing residence in a notified Border Area village)
Educational Certificates
Previous Year’s Academic Certificates
Latest Passport Size Photograph
Admission Proof
Bank Account Details
Photo ID Proof
Email ID and Mobile Number