The main objective of the scheme is to identify bright and talented students from amongst the tribal students of Meghalaya who are studying in Class VIII through a competitive examination and to give them financial assistance in the form of a talent incentive award for developing and nurturing their talent.

Directorate of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong, Government of Meghalaya

Only those tribal students reading in Meghalaya who belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch, Hajong and who satisfy the following conditions will be eligible to appear in the above examination. They should be reading in class VIII as per academic calendar year in any type of school of Meghalaya. They should secure at least 50 % marks in the aggregate in Mathematics and Science. They should be continuing their studies in any recognized Secondary School.

The incentives award in the form of financial assistance amounting ₹600/- per month per awardee for twelve months for two years from Class IX-X will be provided.

The Principals of Schools will be notified by the SDSEOs to submit the list of the eligible candidates.

The SDSEOs will screen for the selected candidates from the list and documents submitted by the Principals.

240 Students will receive the Incentive, that is 20 each from all the districts of the State of Meghalaya except for East Khasi Hills that is 40 where there are many number of schools.

Based on the merit list of the State Talent Search Examination conducted by the SDSEOs of the different districts of Meghalaya.

Two years during their studies in Class IX and X.

Yes, as it will also be based on the progress report for class IX and X.

Selected Students can apply for this Incentive via online at https://scholarships.gov.in/

Selected Student must open a Bank Account.