NSP Scholarship 2024 – National Scholarship Portal, Direct Link to Apply

NSP Scholarship 2024 – National Scholarship Portal, Direct Link to Apply: All school and college students interested in scholarships should read this now; the National Scholarship Portal is now open for applications. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) website offers various school and college/ university student scholarships. The Central Government provides these scholarships through many of its departments and ministries. Each scheme has a different scholarship amount, eligibility, and application dates. The government offers these scholarships to students from challenging backgrounds so that they can complete their higher education.

Fewer students enroll in higher education. The dropout rate is also high. The Right to Education Act has made school education accessible for students ages 6 – 14. The scholarships on the NSP offer pre-matric to post-matric scholarships,  technical education, studies in Institutes of Eminence, and even study abroad. However, there are different eligibilities, and students should research them all and choose the most suitable one.

National Scholarship Portal – NSP

The National Scholarship Portal offers many kinds of scholarships. Pre-matric scholarships generally are for students of Class 9 – 10. Post-matric scholarships range from intermediate studies to graduation and professional and technical education. The table below has some details regarding the portal.

Name	National Scholarship Portal
Offering	Pre- Matric and Post- Matric Scholarships
Offered By	Government of India
Application	Open for the academic year 2024 – 2025.
Application Mode	Online
NSP Scholarship Last Date	October 31, 2024, for most schemes, but dates vary.
Scholarship Amount	The scholarship amount varies depending on the scheme.
Link for Scholarship Application	https://scholarships.gov.in/ApplicationForm/#/login
Website for NSP	https://scholarships.gov.in/Students

The government is giving many scholarships. Candidates should read each scheme carefully and choose the one for which they are eligible.

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Different Scholarship Schemes on the National Scholarship Portal

This portal has many scholarship schemes, but different departments offer them. The scholarship amount also varies depending on the scheme. The link to the official documents is present along each scheme; read them carefully. The schemes are as follows;

1. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

This department offers scholarships to persons with disability. Currently, three scholarship schemes are available: 

General eligibility conditions include the following: Applicants should not have less than 40% disability, and family income should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lacs for pre-matric and post-matric and not more than Rs.8 lacs for graduation from top institutions’ scholarships.

• Pre-Matric: The last date to apply for Pre-Matric schemes for classes 9 – 10 is September 30, 2024
• Post-Matric: The last date to apply for the post-matric schemes is October 31, 2024.
• Graduation in Top Institutions: The last date to apply for the post-matric schemes is October 31, 2024.

It also provides National Overseas and National Fellowship, which are currently unavailable. 

Check the official scheme details here.

2. Department of Higher Education

This Department has opened applications for the Central Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (PM USP CSS) Scholarship.

For: College/ University/ Professional 5-year integrated courses.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Eligibility: Students securing more than the 80th percentile in class 12 examination. Family income should not be more than Rs.4.5 lacs per annum.

Check the official scheme details here.

3. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

This ministry is inviting applications for its National Fellowship And Scholarship For Higher Education Of Scheduled Tribe Students – Scholarship. 

There are two sub-schemes in this scholarship.

1. National Fellowship Scheme: For candidates doing Ph.d/ M.Phil.

Eligibility: Candidates should have atleast 55% in the Master’s degree, and their age should not be more than 36 years. There is no family income limit.

2. National Scholarship Scheme: This is for candidates pursuing a Graduation or Master’s degree at premier institutes like IIT, IIM, etc. The link given below mentions the list of institutions covered under this scheme.

Eligibility: Family income should be at most Rs. 6 lacs annually.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

4. Department of School Education & Literacy

This Department is inviting applications for its National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS).

This scholarship is for students from classes 9 – 12. 

Eligibility: Each state will conduct an entrance exam to select students for this scholarship. The students should have atleast 55% in class 7 to be eligible for this exam. Family income should not exceed Rs.3.5 lacs per annum.

Last Date of Application: September 30, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

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5. Ministry of Home Affairs

The Ministry is offering the scholarship as follows;

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles and Wards of States/Uts Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks.

Eligibility: Ward/ Widows of the forces mentioned above enrolled in their first professional degree course with a minimum of 60% in the qualifying exam.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

6. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Ministry Of Railways

This scholarship scheme is for wards/ widows of RPF and RPSF personnel.

Eligibility: Ward/ Widows of the forces mentioned above enrolled in their first professional degree course with a minimum of 60% in the qualifying exam.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

7. All India Council for Technical Education

Offers the following scholarships;

1. AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma)
2. AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree)

It is for wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action or died due to COVID-19.

Eligibility: Pursuing a Degree/ Diploma Course. They should have secured 60% in the qualifying exam. Family income must not exceed Rs.8 lacs per annum.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

3. Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girls ( Technical Degree/ Diploma)

This scholarship is for Girls enrolled in the first year of a technical diploma or degree course.

Eligibility: Girls who have got admission in the first year of a technical diploma or degree course have an income below Rs.Eight lacs yearly.

The last date for application for the scholarship is October 31, 2024.

Check the official scholarship scheme details given here.

4. Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Students ( Technical Degree/ Diploma)

Eligibility: A specially-abled student with a disability of not less than 40% enrolled in the first year of a technical diploma or degree course. The family income should be less than Rs. 8 lacs per annum.

The last date for application for the scholarship is October 31, 2024.

Check the official scholarship scheme details given here.

8. Scholarships of the University Grants Commission(UGC)

The UGC is offering two scholarships;

1. The National Scholarship For Post-Graduate Studies

Eligibility: This scholarship is for post-graduate degree students. The course should be of two years. The student should not be more than 30 years old. Read more here about this scholarship.

2. The Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme For NE Students

Eligibility: This scholarship is for students enrolled in their first year of the UG Degree course. The student should have a domicile certificate from any North Eastern state, and their family income should not be more than Rs.4.50 lacs. Read more about this scholarship here.

The last date for application for these scholarships is October 31, 2024.

9. Scholarships of the North Eastern Council(NEC)

The NEC offers the NEC Merit Scholarship. 

Eligibility: This scholarship is for Permanent NE resident students who are enrolled in the first year of Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate, or with registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D courses with a minimum of 60% in the qualifying exam.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

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10. Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

This Department offers the Central Sector Scholarship Of Top Class Education For Scheduled Castes Students. This scheme is for pre-matric students. It has two categories as follows,

1. Scheduled Caste students: For Classes 9 – 10.

Eligibility: The student should belong to a Scheduled Caste with a family income of not more than Rs.2.50 lacs per annum.

2. Wards of parents in unclean profession: For Classes 1- 10. No income eligibility.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

11. Ministry of Labour & Employment

This ministry offers two scholarship schemes for children of  Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm workers.

1.  Pre-Matric Scholarships/ Financial Assistance To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm.
2.  Post-Matric Scholarships/ Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm.

Eligibility: Scholarship is for children of parents in the jobs mentioned with a monthly income of not more than;

• Rs. 8000 for cine workers, 
• Rs.10,000 for beedi workers, and
•  no income limit for specific categories of mine workers.

Last Date of Application(Pre-Matric): September 30, 2024.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here. 

12. Scholarships from the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes)

The department offers two scholarships.

a) PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For OBC, EBC, And DNT Students

Eligibility: This scholarship is for students of classes 9 – 12 who belong to these categories and are studying in top schools with a 100% pass percentage in classes 10 and 12. Family annual income should be less than Rs.2.5 lacs.

Last Date of Application: September 30, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

b) PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For OBC, EBC, And DNT Students

This scholarship is for students from the above categories who have secured admission to premier institutes like IIM and IIT and have a family income of less than Rs. 2.5 lacs annually.

Last Date of Application: October 31, 2024.

Check the official scheme details here.

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Steps to apply for NSP Scholarship

Application Process on the National Scholarship Portal

• New applicants first have to register themselves for the One Time Registration. (OTR)
• Enter all your contact details and name as per Aadhar. 
• It will generate an OTR number and password.
• Use these details to log in on the NSP website and complete your application.
• Students have to apply for Renewal of scholarships in the same manner.

SP Scholarship 2024 Eligibility Criteria

• Annual household income should be less than Rs 2,50,000 (It may vary from scheme to scheme).
• The students must qualify the last exam.
• A valid cast certificate.
• Aadhar card

Documents Required for NSP Scholarship Application

1. Aadhar Card.
2. Bank account linked to Aadhar.
3. Passport Sized Photograph.
4. Scanned Signature.
5. You should have scanned Copies of all claims of caste, tribe, income, disability, etc.

How To Track Payments Received on NPS

Students can track their scholarship payments as follows;

• Visit https://scholarships.gov.in/Students
• Select Track Your Payments.
• It will take you to the PFMS Website.
• Login with your registration details and track your payments.

Process of  Review of NSP Scholarship Application

Generally, the NSP applications are processed as follows,

1. Once the complete application is submitted, submit the documents to the educational institute.
2. The Institute’s Nodal Officer checks, verifies, and processes it forward.
3. The State Nodal Officer checks it and processes and verifies it.
4. The PFMS then processes it to check for bank account details.
5. The application is then accepted or rejected based on these processes.

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Check NSP Scholarship Status

Check the previous year’s  NSP application by

• Log in to Status Check on the portal.

• Enter the registration number and password.

• Select the year for which you want to check status.

• Enter the Captcha.

• Press Login

Conclusion

India has one of the youngest populations in the world. The country will be a $5 trillion economy by 2027-28, but it will be much better if we can get all citizens aboard this growth story. There is no other way to do that better than investing in education. The dropout rate in higher education has always been a worrying point; the National Scholarship Portal is one of the central government’s endeavors to assist students from the most marginalized communities in completing higher education. Every student matters if the country has to progress.