The central ministry responsible for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. It funds Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for ST students and a scholarship for ST students at top institutions.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, runs education schemes for Scheduled Tribe students. The Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships are run by State governments with central funding, while the National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students supports ST students at notified top institutions and ST research scholars.
About Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs is listed on AcadScope as a ministry based in New Delhi, Delhi. AcadScope does not yet list any scholarship or programme from this provider. Each listing below shows who can apply, the important dates and the official link to apply, with the source page and the date AcadScope last checked it. Dates and rules can change every year, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs - Scholarship & DBT · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students - Guidelines (from 1 April 2022) · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NSP : National Scholarship Portal - All Scholarships · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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