SIRISH Scholarships for Tea Tribes & Adivasi Students: 2025-26

SIRISH Scholarships for Tea Tribes & Adivasi Students: The Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare, Assam, invites online applications for the financial year 2025-26 from eligible candidates belonging to Tea Tribes and Adivasi Communities under the following schemes:

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship
2. Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship

The Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare (TTWD) functions as the key implementing body under the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department, Government of Assam. It oversees a wide range of welfare schemes aimed at supporting the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities. These initiatives include scholarships for school and college students, skill development and entrepreneurship programs, start-up grants for self-employment, and financial aid to women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs), among others.

In a move to simplify the process and reduce paperwork, the Directorate introduced an online application system—SIRISH Portal—starting from the financial year 2020–21. This digital platform has made applying for support faster, more transparent, and more accessible for all stakeholders.

SIRISH Scholarships for Tea Tribes & Adivasi Students: Scheme Overview

Scheme Overview

• Department: Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department, Government of Assam
• Implementing Body: Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare (TTWD), Assam
• Financial Year: 2025–26
• Scheme Names:
  • Pre-Matric Scholarship
  • Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship
• Target Beneficiaries: Students belonging to Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Assam
• Application Mode: Online only
• Application Portal: SIRISH Portal
• Application Period: From 1st June 2025 to 16th July 2025
• Purpose of the Schemes:
  • To promote education among students of Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities
  • To offer financial assistance for pre-matric and post-matric education
• Key Instructions:
  • Use the SIRISH Portal for new and renewal applications
  • Provide accurate bank details
  • Avoid duplicate applications from multiple sub-divisions
• Official Websites:
  • TTWD Assam Website
  • SIRISH Portal
• Contact:
  • Email: director-ttw@assam.gov.in

SIRISH Scholarships for Tea Tribes & Adivasi Students: Minimum Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the above schemes, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
• The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
• An undertaking on the annual family income not exceeding Rs. 5.00 Lakh per annum must be submitted by the Parent/Guardian, as per the prescribed format.

Also read: Tea Board Vacancy 2025

How to Apply for SIRISH Scholarships?

• Applicants must carefully read the respective scheme guidelines to ensure their eligibility and understand the terms and conditions before filling out the application.
  • The guidelines are available on:
    • Official Directorate Website: https://ttwd.assam.gov.in/
    • SIRISH Online Application Portal: https://sirishassam.in/
• Applicants must provide accurate details of their own bank account while filling out the application.
• Applications submitted repeatedly from different Sub-Divisions will be rejected.
• Already registered applicants from previous years must log in using their existing User ID and Password and are only required to upload the necessary documents relevant to the scheme for the current year.
• Fresh applicants must register themselves first on the SIRISH Portal and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

List of Welfare Schemes under TTWD, Assam

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship
   • Objective: To support school-going students (up to Class X) financially for continuing their education.
   • [Click Here]
2. Post-Matric Scholarship
   • Objective: To assist students of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities pursuing education beyond Class X.
   • [Click Here]
3. Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship
   • Objective: Special financial aid for meritorious students from the community pursuing higher education.
   • [Click Here]
4. Financial Assistance for Higher Studies
   • Objective: To support students pursuing professional or academic courses at national and international institutions.
   • [Click Here]
5. Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM/Technical Courses
   • Objective: To provide aid for students enrolled in ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery), GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery), and other technical courses.
   • [Click Here]
6. Coaching for Higher Studies
   • Objective: To prepare students for competitive exams like medical, engineering, civil services, etc., through quality coaching support.
   • [Click Here]
7. Grants to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs)
   • Objective: To empower women from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities by supporting SHGs engaged in income-generating activities.
   • [Click Here]
8. Swahid Dayal Das Panika Swaniyojan Achoni
   • Objective: A self-employment scheme to encourage entrepreneurship and livelihood generation among unemployed youth.
   • [Click Here]

Important Dates of SIRISH Scholarships for Tea Tribes & Adivasi Students

• Start of Online Application: 1st June, 2025
• Last Date for Submission: 16th July, 2025

Important Links of Tea Tribe Scholarship

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