The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Tribes (ST), Assam has invited applications for the SIRISH Scholarship 2025, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious Scheduled Tribe students in the state. The scheme helps reduce dropout rates by offering cash-based awards at the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric levels.
If you’re an ST student in Assam pursuing education from Class 9 up to postgraduate level, this is your chance to apply and get monetary assistance for academic continuity.
📅 SIRISH Scholarship – Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 1 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 2 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2025 |
| Document Verification | September 2025 |
📌 Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship is awarded in two broad categories:
| Scheme Type | Classes Covered | Amount (per month/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric | Class 9–10 | ₹150/month (10 months) + Ad hoc ₹750/year |
| Post-Matric | Class 11 onwards | ₹230–₹1200 depending on course type |
Additional allowances are provided for:
- Hostel stay
- Books & stationery
- Study tour (for higher studies)
- Disability support
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the SIRISH Scholarship, a candidate must:
- Be a resident of Assam and belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
- Be studying in a recognized school/institute in Assam
- Have a bank account in own name
- Parental annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh
- Must have cleared the previous final examination
🧾 How to Apply for SIRISH Scholarship 2025
Apply online through the SIRISH portal: https://sirishassam.in
Steps:
- Register using your mobile number and verify with OTP.
- Fill in student, academic, and income details.
- Upload necessary documents:
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Mark sheets
- Bank passbook
- Passport photo
- Submit the application and download the acknowledgment.
No application fee is required.
🧪 Selection & Disbursement
- Selection is based on eligibility, verification, and completeness of documents.
- Approved beneficiaries will receive the amount directly in their bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Only one application per academic year is allowed per student.
📍 Why Apply for SIRISH Scholarship?
- Easy online application
- Transparent process via DBT
- Open to ST students from Class 9 to PG
- Supports hostel fees, books, and academic travel
- Promotes education continuity among tribal communities
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Visit sirishassam.in for latest guidelines and application forms.