Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 17:
The monthly scholarship amount extended to selected students of class VIII and V based on competitive scholarship examinations conducted by State Education Department would be increased to Rs 35 and Rs 100 with effect from the current academic session, informed Director of Education (S) in a statement.
Stating that the previous amount offered to selected students were Rs 25 and Rs 35 the statement also informed of conducting the competitive examination for this session from April 18 till 26 at Ram Lal Paul Higher Secondary School.
The national scholarship at secondary stage for Talented Children from Rural Areas Examination 2004/05 will also be conducted on April 24 at 13 centre spread across respective zones and districts, said the statement while adding students reading in class VIII at rural educational institutions would be eligible to appear at the said examination.
The last date for submission of entries has also been extended till March 31.