{"id":1556,"date":"2025-07-12T13:33:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T13:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/?p=1556"},"modified":"2025-07-12T13:33:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T13:33:24","slug":"%f0%9f%8f%86-merit-based-award-for-st-students-of-goa-rewarding-your-hard-work-in-school-or-hssc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/?p=1556","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfc6 Merit-Based Award for ST Students of Goa \u2013 Rewarding Your Hard Work in School or HSSC !"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6<\/strong><strong> Merit-Based Award for ST Students of Goa \u2013 Rewarding Your Hard Work in School or HSSC !<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcac <em>\u201cIf you\u2019ve worked hard in school, this is the government\u2019s way of saying \u2014 we see you, we value you.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\nThe <strong>Merit-Based Award for ST Students<\/strong> is a recognition-based cash award by the <strong>Goa Government<\/strong> to support Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who perform well in <strong>Class 10 and 12<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf1f<\/strong><strong> What Is the Merit-Based Award?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This award is part of Goa\u2019s efforts to <strong>motivate ST students<\/strong> and celebrate academic achievement.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s a <strong>one-time cash reward<\/strong> for scoring <strong>50% or more marks<\/strong> in either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Class 10 (SSC)<\/li>\n<li>Class 12 (HSSC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Run by the <strong>Tribal Welfare Department<\/strong> through the <strong>CM Scholarship Portal<\/strong>, this award is open to all eligible ST students from Goa \u2014 whether you\u2019re studying in a government or private school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf81<\/strong><strong> How Much Money Can You Get?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the <strong>official CM Scholarship Portal<\/strong>, this is the award breakdown based on your percentage:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\udcda<\/strong><strong> Marks Scored (SSC\/HSSC)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\udcb5<\/strong><strong> Cash Award<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>50% \u2013 59.99%<\/td>\n<td>\u20b95,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>60% \u2013 69.99%<\/td>\n<td>\u20b98,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>70% \u2013 74.99%<\/td>\n<td>\u20b910,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>75% and above<\/td>\n<td>\u20b915,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u2728 And if you&#8217;re one of the <strong>Top 5 Rankers in your stream<\/strong>, you\u2019ll receive an <strong>additional \u20b920,000<\/strong> as recognition!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>The award is directly credited to your bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This scheme is not just for toppers \u2014 it\u2019s meant to recognize <strong>every sincere ST student<\/strong> who pushes above 50%, even if you didn\u2019t top your class. It\u2019s a boost of confidence and funds just when you\u2019re preparing for the next big step in your education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re eligible if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 You belong to the <strong>Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/strong> community<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You are a <strong>permanent resident of Goa<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You\u2019ve passed either <strong>Class 10 or 12<\/strong> from a recognized board<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You\u2019ve scored <strong>50% or more marks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Your <strong>family income is \u20b95 lakh\/year or less<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <em>Students from Goa Board, CBSE, and other recognized national boards are all eligible.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcdd<\/strong><strong> How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/cmscholarship.goa.gov.in\/\">CM Scholarship Portal Goa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Register your account and log in<\/li>\n<li>Choose: \ud83c\udfaf <strong>\u201cMerit-Based Award for ST Students\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fill in your academic details<\/li>\n<li>Upload required documents (listed below)<\/li>\n<li>Submit and <strong>save your reference ID<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\ud83e\uddfe You can apply from your phone or go to a nearby digital seva centre if needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc2<\/strong><strong> Documents You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar Card<\/li>\n<li>ST Caste Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Domicile Certificate (Goa)<\/li>\n<li>Bonafide Certificate<\/li>\n<li>SSC or HSSC marksheet<\/li>\n<li>Family Income Certificate (&lt; \u20b95 lakh\/year)<\/li>\n<li>Student\u2019s bank passbook (1st page)<\/li>\n<li>Passport-size photo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Make sure your files are clear, below 200 KB, and in JPG\/PDF format.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u23f3<\/strong><strong> Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> Activity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\udccc<\/strong><strong> Tentative Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Starts<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">15<sup>th<\/sup> June 2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">15<sup>th<\/sup> October 2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disbursement Begins<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0November 2025 Onwards<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\ud83d\udd14 <em>Always cross-check dates on the official CM Scholarship Portal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcac<\/strong><strong> Real Help, When You Need It Most<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each year, many ST students miss out on this award \u2014 not because they didn\u2019t qualify, but because they made small errors in the application or didn\u2019t apply in time.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly why <strong>ScholarSetu.in<\/strong> is here:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 We help students like you apply <strong>correctly<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2705 Even if you don\u2019t have a computer or scanner<br \/>\n\u2705 Even if you\u2019ve never filled a form before<br \/>\n\u2705 Even if you just want to apply through <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf Our team makes it easy, clear, and fast \u2014 so you don\u2019t lose your reward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude4b<\/strong><strong> FAQs \u2013 Your Questions Answered<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: I scored 58% in Class 12 \u2014 can I apply?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Yes! You qualify for the \u20b95,000 category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I apply for this and other scholarships like GBSY?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Absolutely. This is a <strong>reward<\/strong>, not a fee-based scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is it available for CBSE or ICSE board students?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Yes, as long as your board is recognized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Do I need to apply each year?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u274c No. This is a <strong>one-time award<\/strong> based on the year you pass Class 10 or 12.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2764\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> Final Words<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every student deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve scored 50% or more in SSC or HSSC \u2014 this award is <strong>for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate. Don\u2019t let paperwork or lack of guidance stop you.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Your success deserves recognition \u2014 and ScholarSetu is here to make sure you receive it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Let us help you apply smoothly \u2014 even through WhatsApp.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf1 Reach out today and take one step closer to your reward.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>ScholarSetu.in \u2014 Trusted Help for Goa\u2019s ST Students<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfc6 Merit-Based Award for ST Students of Goa \u2013 Rewarding Your Hard Work in School or HSSC ! \ud83d\udcac \u201cIf you\u2019ve worked hard in school, this is the government\u2019s way of saying \u2014 we see you, we value you.\u201d The Merit-Based Award for ST Students is a recognition-based cash award by the Goa Government to support Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who perform well in Class 10 and 12. \ud83c\udf1f What Is the Merit-Based Award? This award is part of Goa\u2019s efforts to motivate ST students and celebrate academic achievement. It\u2019s a one-time cash reward for scoring 50% or more marks in either: Class 10 (SSC) Class 12 (HSSC) Run by the Tribal Welfare Department through the CM Scholarship Portal, this award is open to all eligible ST students from Goa \u2014 whether you\u2019re studying in a government or private school. \ud83c\udf81 How Much Money Can You Get? According to the official CM Scholarship Portal, this is the award breakdown based on your percentage: \ud83d\udcda Marks Scored (SSC\/HSSC) \ud83d\udcb5 Cash Award 50% \u2013 59.99% \u20b95,000 60% \u2013 69.99% \u20b98,000 70% \u2013 74.99% \u20b910,000 75% and above \u20b915,000 \u2728 And if you&#8217;re one of the Top 5 Rankers in your stream, you\u2019ll receive an additional \u20b920,000 as recognition! \ud83d\udca1 The award is directly credited to your bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). This scheme is not just for toppers \u2014 it\u2019s meant to recognize every sincere ST student who pushes above 50%, even if you didn\u2019t top your class. It\u2019s a boost of confidence and funds just when you\u2019re preparing for the next big step in your education. \u2705 Who Can Apply? You&#8217;re eligible if: \u2705 You belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community \u2705 You are a permanent resident of Goa \u2705 You\u2019ve passed either Class 10 or 12 from a recognized board \u2705 You\u2019ve scored 50% or more marks \u2705 Your family income is \u20b95 lakh\/year or less \ud83d\udccc Students from Goa Board, CBSE, and other recognized national boards are all eligible. \ud83d\udcdd How to Apply Visit \ud83d\udc49 CM Scholarship Portal Goa Register your account and log in Choose: \ud83c\udfaf \u201cMerit-Based Award for ST Students\u201d Fill in your academic details Upload required documents (listed below) Submit and save your reference ID \ud83e\uddfe You can apply from your phone or go to a nearby digital seva centre if needed. \ud83d\udcc2 Documents You\u2019ll Need Aadhaar Card ST Caste Certificate Domicile Certificate (Goa) Bonafide Certificate SSC or HSSC marksheet Family Income Certificate (&lt; \u20b95 lakh\/year) Student\u2019s bank passbook (1st page) Passport-size photo \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Make sure your files are clear, below 200 KB, and in JPG\/PDF format. \u23f3 Important Dates \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Activity \ud83d\udccc Tentative Timeline Application Starts 15th June 2025 Last Date to Apply 15th October 2025 Disbursement Begins \u00a0November 2025 Onwards \ud83d\udd14 Always cross-check dates on the official CM Scholarship Portal. \ud83d\udcac Real Help, When You Need It Most Each year, many ST students miss out on this award \u2014 not because they didn\u2019t qualify, but because they made small errors in the application or didn\u2019t apply in time. That\u2019s exactly why ScholarSetu.in is here: \u2705 We help students like you apply correctly \u2705 Even if you don\u2019t have a computer or scanner \u2705 Even if you\u2019ve never filled a form before \u2705 Even if you just want to apply through WhatsApp \ud83c\udfaf Our team makes it easy, clear, and fast \u2014 so you don\u2019t lose your reward. \ud83d\ude4b FAQs \u2013 Your Questions Answered Q: I scored 58% in Class 12 \u2014 can I apply? \u2714\ufe0f Yes! You qualify for the \u20b95,000 category. Q: Can I apply for this and other scholarships like GBSY? \u2714\ufe0f Absolutely. This is a reward, not a fee-based scholarship. Q: Is it available for CBSE or ICSE board students? \u2714\ufe0f Yes, as long as your board is recognized. Q: Do I need to apply each year? \u274c No. This is a one-time award based on the year you pass Class 10 or 12. \u2764\ufe0f Final Words Every student deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated. If you\u2019ve scored 50% or more in SSC or HSSC \u2014 this award is for you. Don&#8217;t hesitate. Don\u2019t let paperwork or lack of guidance stop you. \ud83c\udf93 Your success deserves recognition \u2014 and ScholarSetu is here to make sure you receive it. \ud83d\udfe2 Let us help you apply smoothly \u2014 even through WhatsApp. \ud83d\udcf1 Reach out today and take one step closer to your reward. \u2705 ScholarSetu.in \u2014 Trusted Help for Goa\u2019s ST Students<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,1],"tags":[139,153,157,149,178,170,148,54,84,115,105,151,172,182,185,183,184,173,187,169,160,177,175,163,83,158,159,138,137,132,167,164,143,161,146,162,136,150,190,181,152,186,174,189,135,144,165,130,188,142,168,154,140,147,145,134,171,180,179,131,141,166,155,176,133,156,191],"class_list":["post-1556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-st-category","category-uncategorized","tag-academic-excellence-scholarship-st-goa","tag-apply-online-st-merit-award-goa","tag-apply-scholarship-on-whatsapp-goa","tag-best-merit-scholarship-for-st-goa","tag-cash-prize-for-st-students-goa","tag-celebrate-success-with-scholarship-goa","tag-class-12-merit-award-st-goa","tag-cm-scholarship-portal-goa","tag-cmscholarship-goa-gov-in","tag-digital-seva-for-st-students-goa","tag-directorate-of-tribal-welfare-goa","tag-documents-needed-for-st-merit-scholarship","tag-earn-money-for-scoring-well","tag-earn-money-online","tag-earn-money-online-for-st-students","tag-earn-money-online-for-students","tag-earn-money-online-in-india","tag-earn-rewards-for-good-marks","tag-earn-with-your-marks","tag-education-support-for-hardworking-st-students","tag-extra-reward-for-st-students-goa","tag-financial-reward-for-topper-students","tag-get-paid-for-good-academic-performance","tag-goa-cm-merit-award-for-st-students","tag-goa-government-scholarship-for-st","tag-goa-merit-scholarship-2025-26","tag-goa-post-matric-tribal-merit-award","tag-goa-scholarship-for-bright-st-students","tag-goa-st-education-incentive","tag-goa-st-merit-based-scholarship-2025","tag-goa-st-scholarship-form-correction-help","tag-goa-st-student-support-service","tag-goa-st-topper-award-scheme","tag-goa-student-reward-scheme","tag-goa-tribal-student-academic-reward","tag-goa-tribal-student-scholarship-2025","tag-goa-tribal-welfare-department-merit-scheme","tag-how-to-apply-merit-based-st-scholarship-goa","tag-how-to-earn-money-while-studying","tag-income-support-for-tribal-students","tag-last-date-to-apply-for-st-merit-scholarship-goa","tag-make-money-from-home-as-a-student","tag-make-money-from-merit","tag-make-money-through-scholarship","tag-merit-award-for-tribal-students","tag-merit-scholarship-eligibility-goa","tag-merit-scholarship-with-bank-transfer-goa","tag-merit-based-award-for-st-students-goa","tag-online-income-for-students-goa","tag-reward-for-good-marks-st-students","tag-scholarsetu-goa-whatsapp-support","tag-scholarsetu-scholarship-support","tag-scholarship-for-brilliant-tribal-students-goa","tag-scholarship-for-st-students-class-10-goa","tag-scholarship-for-st-students-scoring-60-and-above","tag-scholarship-for-topper-st-students-goa","tag-scholarship-helpdesk-goa-st","tag-scholarship-payout-scheme-goa","tag-scholarship-that-gives-money","tag-st-merit-scholarship-goa","tag-st-merit-based-financial-support-goa","tag-st-student-online-scholarship-apply-goa","tag-st-student-scholarship-form-help-goa","tag-student-income-support-goa","tag-tribal-student-merit-scholarship-goa","tag-trusted-scholarship-help-in-goa","tag-whatsapp-earning-help-for-students"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1556"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1557,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1556\/revisions\/1557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}