SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, has several scholarships available for SC/ST students. The table below outlines the type, benefits, and eligibility of each scheme.

Scholarship / Financial Support Type	Details / Benefits	Eligibility Criteria
DST-SCTIMST Summer Scholarship Program (for SC/ST students)	Exposure to biomedical research, stipend and consolidated payment during summer training	Candidates belonging to the SC and ST communities Students from +2 / UG and PG levels Identified categories: Category A: Higher secondary and intermediate Category B: 2nd, 3rd year BSc, 2nd‐4th year BTech, BE or completed such Category C: 1st, 2nd year MSc, MTech or completed such
Financial Support for SC/ST students in PhD / MPH / MPhil	Monthly scholarship; reimbursement of tuition and course & exam fees	Evidence of being in an academic and research osteopathy qualification Admission into a PhD, MPH, MPhil program conducted by SCTIMST Belonging to SC or ST communities Specifics regarding the number of Students (3 seats for ST and SC for PhD seats) Direction of support lasts for the normal duration of course.
DST-SCTIMST Innovative Research Award (for ST category)	Fellowship of ₹80,000 per month + research grant + equipment grant	For ST candidates Must have a PhD in Science, Engineering, Technology, or an MD in Medical specialties (Neurology, Cardiology and Radiology) Proven track record with publications Age limit 35 Years Research area must fall into institution's mandate (medical sciences, engineering).
Empowerment Program for Scheduled Tribe Students	Training and workshop, short-term stipend	Students believing to be from ST community Education levels: Various, depending on Category, +2, UG, PG Minimum attendance criteria (e.g., 80%) in many cases

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