AI SummaryStipend for Girls of Secondary Students supports girl students in classes IX and X within government schools who come from economically weaker families by providing financial assistance to encourage their continued academic success. This state sponsored stipend is run by the School Education Department of Nagaland and is open for the 2026-27 academic year.
The scheme works through schools. The headmaster or principal of a government high school or government higher secondary school nominates two deserving girls from each class. These nominations are submitted to the directorate at the end of the academic session, and selected students receive a cash stipend.
Stipend for Girls of Secondary Students - Introduction
Stipend for Girls of Secondary Students is a state sponsored scheme of Nagaland that encourages girl students from poor families to continue their secondary education. It was earlier known as the Nagaland stipend for secondary students, which covered both boys and girls. From the financial year 2015-16 the name was changed to focus on girl students, so that more girls from economically weaker families stay in school.
Every year the headmaster or principal of each government high school and government higher secondary school selects two girls from class IX and two girls from class X. The selection is based on performance and financial background. The school then sends the nomination along with the required reports to the directorate.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Stipend for Girls of Secondary Students |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Nagaland |
| Category | Education & Learning, Women and Child |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Stipend Amount | ₹1,000 |
| Nodal Department | School Education Department, Nagaland |
Benefits
Selected girl students receive a stipend of ₹1,000 for the academic year. The money is paid through the school, either through the principal or the headmaster. This cash support helps cover small study expenses and reduces the money pressure on poor families.
The main aim of the stipend is to keep more girls in school and bring down dropout rates at the secondary level. By giving a small cash benefit each year, the scheme makes it easier for families to continue supporting their daughters through class X.
Eligibility
To get the benefit, a student needs to meet the conditions given below. The school checks these before sending the nomination to the directorate.
- Resident of Nagaland - Only students living in Nagaland can apply for this stipend.
- Girl student - The scheme is open only to girl students in secondary classes.
- Class IX or X - The student should be currently studying in class IX or class X.
- Government school - The student should be enrolled in a government high school or a government higher secondary school.
- Economically weaker family - The family should have limited income, so that the stipend reaches those who need it most.
Documents
Since the nomination is done by the school, students should keep the following documents ready and hand them to the school office when asked.
- Passport-size photograph - A recent photograph is needed for the application record.
- Identity proof - Aadhaar card or any other valid identity document.
- Address proof - To confirm that the student is a resident of Nagaland.
- Income certificate - Proof of the parents or guardians income to show the family is economically weaker.
- Caste certificate - Needed only if applicable.
- Previous year mark sheet - To show the academic record of the student.
- Bank account details - The stipend is paid into the student account in recent years.
Application Process
STEP 1 - Contact the principal or headmaster of the school where you are studying and express your interest in the stipend.
STEP 2 - Submit the required documents such as identity proof, income certificate and mark sheet to the school office.
STEP 3 - The school selects two deserving girls from each class based on performance and financial background.
STEP 4 - The school sends the nomination along with the required reports to the directorate at the end of the academic session.
STEP 5 - Once approved, the stipend of ₹1,000 is paid to the selected students through the school.
For scheme details, students and parents can check the official page of the School Education Department of Nagaland at official scheme details. The Common Scholarship Portal of Nagaland at scholarship.nagaland.gov.in is the central hub for scholarship information in the state.
References
Official Scheme Details - School Education Department, Nagaland
Common Scholarship Portal, Nagaland
FAQ's
What is the amount of stipend provided to eligible girl students under this scheme?
Selected girl students receive a stipend of ₹1,000 for the academic year.
Can a girl student studying in a private school apply for this scheme?
No, this scheme is only for students studying in government high schools and government higher secondary schools.
Is there any preference given to students of a particular community or category?
No, there is no community preference. The scheme is open to all eligible girl students from economically weaker families in Nagaland.
What is the objective of providing stipend under this scheme?
The main goal is to encourage more girl students to continue their secondary education and to help reduce dropout rates.
How is the stipend amount disbursed to eligible girl students?
The stipend is processed and paid through the school, either through the principal or the headmaster.
Who is eligible under the scheme?
Girl students currently in class IX or X at any government high school or government higher secondary school who come from economically weaker families are eligible.
Can students from other states apply for the scheme?
No, this is exclusively for residents of Nagaland.
Can a student receive the stipend more than once?
No, the stipend is awarded once during the academic year.