The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) portal is an initiative by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to deserving students across all states of the country. The main vision of NSP Portal is to ensure that financially week students should not stop the education despite financial problems. The national Scholarship Portal offers a variety of scholarships for the academic year 2024-25.
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) serves as a unified platform for all the students studying from Class 1st to Postgraduate seeking scholarships offered by the Central Government, State Governments, and other government institutions such as UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). The NSP portal streamlines the scholarship process by offering a single application system.
Types of NSP Scholarships
The NSP offers scholarships under three main categories:
i) Central Schemes
These scholarships are provided by various ministries and departments of the Central Government. Some of the popular central schemes include:
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Guidelines | FAQ |
| Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Guidelines | FAQ |
| Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities. | Guidelines | FAQ |
Ministry of Minority Affairs:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | Guidelines | FAQ |
| Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | Guidelines | FAQ |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS | Guidelines | FAQ |
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students | Guidelines | FAQ |
| PM YASASVI CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF TOP CLASS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS FOR OBC, EBC AND DNT STUDENTS | Guidelines | FAQ |
| PM YASASVI CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF TOP CLASS EDUCATION IN COLLEGE FOR OBC, EBC AND DNT STUDENTS | Guidelines | FAQ |
Ministry of Labour & Employment:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric | Guidelines | FAQ |
| Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric | Guidelines | FAQ |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students – Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education for Schedule Tribe Students) – only for scholarships | Guidelines | FAQ |
Department of School Education & Literacy:
Department of Higher Education:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS | Guidelines | FAQ |
WARB, Ministry of Home Affairs:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles | Guidelines | FAQ |
| PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR WARDS OF STATES/UTs POLICE PERSONNEL MARTYRED DURING TERROR/NAXAL ATTACKS | Guidelines | FAQ |
RPF/RPSF, Ministry of Railway:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF | Guidelines | FAQ |
North Eastern Council(NEC),DoNER:
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS OF NER FOR HIGHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES(NEC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP) | Guidelines | FAQ |
ii) State Schemes
Many Indian states also offer NSP scholarships for their students through the NSP platform. These scholarships are Specially designed to meet the specific needs of students living in a particular state. The state government scholarships are categorized into:
- NSP PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS
- NSP POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS
- NSP PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO OBC STUDENTS
- NSP PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO ST STUDENTS
- NSP POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO OBC STUDENTS
- NSP POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO ST STUDENTS
- NSP PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS.
iii) UGC/AICTE Schemes
The University Grants Commission (UGC) and AICTE offer scholarships primarily for students pursuing higher education. Key scholarships include:
University Grants Commission – MHRD
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region | Guidelines | FAQ |
| NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIES | Guidelines | FAQ |
All India Council For Technical Education-AICTE
| Scheme Name | Guidelines/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS ( TECHNICAL DEGREE) | Guidelines | FAQ |
| PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS ( TECHNICAL DIPLOMA) | Guidelines | FAQ |
| SAKSHAM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SPECIALLY ABLED STUDENT ( TECHNICAL DEGREE) | Guidelines | FAQ |
| SAKSHAM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SPECIALLY ABLED STUDENT ( TECHNICAL DIPLOMA) | Guidelines | FAQ |
| AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (TECHNICAL DIPLOMA) | Guidelines | FAQ |
| AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME ( TECHNICAL DEGREE) | Guidelines | FAQ |
Important Dates:
For the 2024-25 academic year, the following timelines are important:
- Opening Date for applications: August 2024
- Closing Date for applications: October 2024
- Verification by Institutions: October-November 2024
- Scholarship Disbursement: January 2025
It is crucial for students to keep track of these dates to avoid missing out on opportunities.
NSP Scholarship 2024-25 Application Process
The NSP platform simplifies the entire application process by offering a single window for various scholarships. Here’s how to apply:
i) Registration
1. Visit the official NSP website (www.scholarships.gov.in).
2. Click on the ‘New Registration’ button.
3. Read the guidelines carefully and proceed by clicking on the ‘Continue’ button.
4. Fill in basic information such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
ii) Filling the Application Form
1. Once registered, log in using your credentials.
2. Select the scholarship scheme you wish to apply for.
3. Fill in the required details, such as academic information, family income, and institutional details.
iii) Document Upload
Upload all necessary documents in the prescribed format. Common documents include:
- Aadhar card
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Bank account details
- Proof of previous academic qualification
iv) Submission
After ensuring all details are correctly filled, submit the form. You will receive an acknowledgment with a unique application ID for tracking the application status.
v) Verification and Approval
After submission, the institution verifies the application and forwards it to the respective authority. The scholarship amount is credited directly to the student’s bank account upon approval.