Shillong, Sep 25: The office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills District conducted an awareness programme for students about opportunities in the hospitality sector.
The programme covered B.Sc Course in Hospitality & Hotel Administration (HHA) offered at Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Shillong and the Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Hospitality Scholarship Scheme-2025.
The awareness programme was held in three institutions—Sutnga Presbyterian Higher Secondary School, Khliehriat Higher Secondary School and Rymbai Presbyterian Higher Secondary School—in two days.
It may be mentioned that under the Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Hospitality Scholarship Scheme 2025, a total of fifty-five scholarships will be awarded with one seat allotted to each Block of the State.
The scheme is open to permanent residents of Meghalaya with a valid Domicile Certificate who have successfully completed Class XII (10+2) or an equivalent examination with English as one of the subjects. In cases where more than one applicant applies from the same Block, preference will be given to the candidate securing the highest marks in Class XII, and in case of a tie, preference will be given to the elder candidate. Final selection of candidates will be made on the basis of a District-wise Online Examination.
The scholarship will provide a 100 per cent tuition Fee Waiver for the entire 3-year B.Sc Course while all other expenses such as hostel, food, uniform, examination fees and incidental fees will be borne by the candidate.
