Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Releases Post-Matric Scholarships for Tribal Students
The government of Andhra Pradesh has released scholarship money for tribal students who are studying after their 10th grade.
This money helps pay for their school fees and living expenses.
The government has paid back old dues and is giving money on time for the current school year.
The minister said this is to make sure tribal students can study without any problems.
The chief minister wants to improve schools and hostels for tribal students and give them good food and medical care.
The money is sent directly to the bank accounts of the students' mothers to make sure it reaches them.
Andhra Pradesh government released post-matric scholarships for tribal students, clearing pending dues and supporting ongoing academic years.
For 2023-24, Rs 71.67 crore was released, benefiting 69,227 students.
In 2024-25, Rs 85.67 crore for tuition fees and Rs 9.11 crore for maintenance were credited to students' accounts.
For 2025-26, Rs 100.93 crore has been released so far, benefiting 59,297 students.
The government aims to ensure uninterrupted education for tribal students and has prioritized clearing arrears from the previous regime.
- Who
- Tribal students in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Release of post-matric scholarships
- When
- 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 academic years
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To support tribal education and clear pending dues
- Academic Year 2023-24
- Rs 71.67 crore released, benefiting 69,227 students
- Academic Year 2024-25
- Rs 85.67 crore for tuition fees, Rs 9.11 crore for maintenance, benefiting 42,203 students
- Academic Year 2025-26
- Rs 100.93 crore released so far, benefiting 59,297 students
- Minister
- Gummidi Sandhya Rani
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu