This scheme is a new Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme launched by Government of India for Scheduled Tribe students studying in IX & X in recognized institutions. The Government of India bears 100% of the total expenditure over and above the committed liability. Since, this is new Scheme launched in 2012-13, Committed Liability of state under this scheme will be fixed only in the next five year plan period
Both residential and Non residential scholarships are awarded to the students belonging to Scheduled Tribe students for Higher Secondary, Arts, Science, Commerce and Professional Courses. The annual income limit of the parent for sanctioning Government of India scholarship for Scheduled Tribes should not exceed Rs.2,50,000/- from all sources with effect from 2013-14.
Under this Scheme, the students are sanctioned maintenance allowance and all fees compulsorily payable by them for the education institutions. The new rate of maintenance allowance has been revised with effect from 01.07.2010. In case of Government of India Post matric Scholarship scheme 100% Central Assistance is received over and above the committed liability.