Government of Rajasthan offers money help of ₹3,500 to tribal girl students studying in classes 11 and 12 at government schools so that they stay on in higher secondary education. For the 2026-27 academic year, the cash support is one-time and is credited in the month of July through the official scholarship process.
Economic Help to Tribal Girls for Higher Education (Class 11 & 12) was introduced back in 2011 to grow girl education among tribal families. A tribal girl who takes admission as a regular student in a government school gets this support once, which helps cover some of her study costs during these two school years.
Economic Help to Tribal Girls for Higher Education (Class 11 & 12) - Key Details
This is a cash benefit scheme, so eligible girls receive the full amount directly in their bank account rather than as a fee waiver or book grant. Students can check the scheme on the official Rajasthan Scholarship Portal and apply online during the application window for the year.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Economic Help to Tribal Girls for Higher Education (Class 11 & 12) |
| Level | State (Rajasthan) |
| Nodal Department | Tribal Area Development Department |
| Benefit Type | One-time cash transfer |
| Benefit Amount | ₹3,500 |
| Target Beneficiaries | Scheduled Tribe girl students of classes 11 and 12 |
| Application Mode | Online through Rajasthan Scholarship Portal |
| Launch Year | 2011 |
Benefits
An eligible student gets a one-time payment of ₹3,500, which reaches her bank account in July. The amount is fixed and does not depend on school fees, and a girl can receive it once for this stage of study. Girls who go ahead to college can check the related Economic Help to Tribal Girls for Higher Education (College Level) scheme for later years.
Eligibility
A girl can apply only when she meets all the conditions set by the department. The main points are given below.
- The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan and belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
- She must be studying as a regular student in class 11 or class 12 in a government school.
- The parent, guardian, or husband of the student must not be an income tax payer.
- Students living in government-run hostels are not covered under this scheme.
- The applicant needs a valid Janaadhaar (Bhamashah) card and Aadhaar card.
Application Process
Application is done online, and the process runs through the Rajasthan Scholarship Portal, which is now the main channel for scholarship applications in the state.
STEP 1 - Go to the official Rajasthan Scholarship Portal and log in with your SSO ID. If you do not have an SSO ID yet, first register on the portal and update your profile.
STEP 2 - After logging in, select the scheme Economic Help to Tribal Girls for Higher Education (Class 11 & 12) from the list of available schemes.
STEP 3 - Fill in your personal details, choose your bank account, and upload the required documents as asked on the form.
STEP 4 - Review all the information before submitting the form. Keep the acknowledgement or application number safe for future reference.
Documents
Keep these documents ready in digital form before starting the online application.
- Aadhaar Card
- Janaadhaar (Bhamashah) Card with family and student details
- Caste Certificate showing Scheduled Tribe category
- Birth Certificate
- Income certificate or a declaration that family members are not income tax payers
- Bank account details linked to Janaadhaar
References
FAQ's
What is the amount of financial assistance provided?
The scheme gives a one-time payment of ₹3,500, credited in the month of July.
Are boys eligible to apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for girl students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category.
Can a student from another state apply?
No, this scheme is only for girls who are natives of Rajasthan.
What is the income criteria for the student's family?
The parent, guardian, or husband of the student must not be an income tax payer.
Can students living in government hostels apply?
No, students staying in government-run hostels are not entitled to benefit under this scheme.
