Financial Assistance for Higher Studies
About this Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community. This assistance supports students pursuing higher education like MBBS, MBA, and Engineering, including studies within and outside the State or Country.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Higher Studies” was launched by the Tea Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community pursuing higher studies. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.
Benefits
Financial assistance for students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
This assistance supports students pursuing higher studies such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, and such other technical/higher education.
The assistance covers higher studies in Administration, Medical, Engineering, Law, Research, and Education within and outside the State/Country for the students.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
The applicant must be pursuing higher studies such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, and such other technical/higher education.
The applicant’s family income must not exceed âš5,00,000/- per annum.
The applicant should not be a Government Service holder.
Students studying through correspondence course are also eligible to apply.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Portal Access and Scheme Selection
A. Navigating to the Portal: The applicant must first open the official Tea Tribes Welfare Department URL, www.ttwd.assam.gov.in, and then click the “Online Application” link to be redirected to the
SIRISH application portal
.
B. Initial Login or Registration: New users must register themselves on the online portal, while existing users will log in using the username and password created during prior registration.
C. Selecting the Scheme: Once the applicant is logged into the Dashboard, they must select the appropriate scholarship scheme from the dropdown menu available.
Step 2: Entering Personal Details
A. Inputting Mandatory Data: Enter “Personal Details” where all required information in the application form must be accurately provided.
B. Specifying Location Details: Location data, including District, Assembly Constituency, and Sub-Division, must be selected, along with other essential address details like Village/Town.
C. Saving Personal Information: After filling in all necessary fields in this step, click on the “Save Form Details” button to proceed further with the application.
Step 3: Document Upload
A. Uploading Required Files: Under the “Upload Documents” tab, upload all required supporting documents in the specified image formats (e.g., JPG/JPEG).
B. Document Formatting Check: All uploaded documents must adhere to specified maximum file sizes (e.g., photo maximum 50 KB, other documents generally 100 KB) before they can be saved.
Step 4: Updating Bank Details
A. Providing Account Information: Enter the Bank Account Number and the name of the bank under the “Update Bank Details” tab.
B. Entering Branch Identification: Details essential for electronic transfer, specifically the Bank Branch Name and the corresponding IFSC Code, must be accurately provided.
C. Securing Financial Data: Once all bank details have been correctly entered, click on the “Save Bank Details” button to confirm the information.
Step 5: Preview and Final Submission
A. Application Review: “Preview Application” displays all details entered in the form for a thorough and final check.
B. Final Confirmation: After cross-checking all information and uploaded documents for accuracy, the applicant must confirm the application by clicking the “Proceed with Submit Application” button.
C. Tracking Status: Upon successful submission, an application number will be visible on the screen, allowing the applicant to view the status under the “APPLICATION STATUS” tab.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Scheme Benefits
- Financial assistance for students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- This assistance supports students pursuing higher studies such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, and such other technical/higher education.
- The assistance covers higher studies in Administration, Medical, Engineering, Law, Research, and Education within and outside the State/Country for the students.