Children Education Assistance Fund is a state-sponsored scholarship offered by the School Education Department of Nagaland for students of classes 1 to 10 studying in government schools. Every year the department conducts a merit exam to select students for this stipend, and application forms are collected between May and June.
The fund was launched on Children's Day in 1990 and has been implemented by the state government since 1992. It remains part of the state sponsored stipends listed at the official website of Directorate of School Education along with other schemes for students of Nagaland.
Children Education Assistance Fund - Introduction
Selection under this stipend happens through a competitive exam conducted by Directorate of School Education at two levels: elementary stage in class 5 and secondary stage in class 9. Application forms are available from the District Education Office or through VEC/WEC channels during May and June. The exam takes place in September and is based on the syllabus of the previous class. For example, the class 5 exam is taken from the class 4 syllabus.
Selected students at the elementary stage receive the scholarship up to class 8, and secondary stage students receive it up to class 10. Renewal of the stipend depends on regular attendance, good conduct and a good academic record. The rate of scholarship is revised from time to time, and payment is now credited directly to the student's bank account.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Children Education Assistance Fund |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Nagaland |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Main Department | School Education Department, Nagaland |
| Launch Year | 1990 |
Benefits
Children Education Assistance Fund helps families in many ways:
- Money help for school costs: The stipend covers expenses like tuition, textbooks and uniforms, which lowers the money pressure on the family.
- Keeps children in school: Regular money support lowers the chance of a child leaving school before finishing primary and secondary education.
- Same chance for every child: Students from all backgrounds in government schools can appear for the merit exam and get selected.
- Long-term study support: Elementary stage winners get support up to class 8 and secondary stage winners up to class 10, subject to good progress.
Eligibility
A student should meet these conditions to apply:
- Should be a student of a recognized government school in Nagaland.
- Should not be getting money support from another similar government scheme at the same time.
- Should have a good academic record.
- Should have regular attendance and good conduct.
- Should not have repeated a class or fall outside the standard age group for the grade.
Application Process
This stipend is applied for offline. These steps explain the whole process:
STEP 1 - Collect the application form from the District Education Office or through VEC/WEC channels during May and June.
STEP 2 - Fill the form carefully with correct details and attach all required documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed form and documents at the District Education Office for verification.
STEP 4 - The department checks the details and shortlists students for the merit exam held in September.
STEP 5 - After selection, the scholarship amount is credited to the bank account of the selected student.
More details are available at the Scholarships and Stipends page of Nagaland School Education Department.
Students of Nagaland who move to higher studies can also check the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region for further study support.
Documents
Keep these documents ready at the time of application:
- Residence proof showing the child lives in Nagaland.
- Valid family income certificate.
- Aadhaar card or another government approved ID for the student and the parent or guardian.
- School admission or enrollment certificate from the government school.
- Bank account details of the student or parent/guardian to receive the scholarship amount.
References
Children Education Assistance Fund official guidelines
Department of School Education, Nagaland official website
FAQ's
What happens if academic performance drops?
Renewal of the stipend depends on a continuous good academic record, regular attendance and good conduct. If these are not maintained, the scholarship may be stopped.
Can I apply if I study in a private school?
This stipend is meant for students of government schools in Nagaland.
How is the scholarship amount paid?
Once selected, the money is credited to the student's bank account. In earlier years payment went through the District Education Office, but the department now pays directly to the student account.
Is there an online application portal for this scheme?
Applications are handled offline through the District Education Office or VEC/WEC channels in May and June. There is no separate online application link for this stipend.
When are the exams conducted?
The merit exam is held in September every year. The class 5 exam is based on the class 4 syllabus, and the class 9 exam is based on the class 8 syllabus.