The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop shop for students to apply for various scholarships offered by the Central Government, State Governments, and Union Territory Governments. The NSP provides a platform for students to apply for scholarships online, track the status of their applications, and receive scholarship benefits directly into their bank accounts.
Types of Scholarships available on NSP
The NSP offers a wide range of scholarships for students from all sections of society. The scholarships are classified into the following categories:
- Central Sector Schemes: These scholarships are offered by the Central Government to students across the country.
- State Sector Schemes: These scholarships are offered by the State Governments to students within their respective states.
- Union Territory Sector Schemes: These scholarships are offered by the Union Territory Governments to students within their respective union territories.
Some of the popular scholarships available on NSP include:
- National Merit Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is awarded to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society.
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes (SCs): This scholarship is awarded to SC students for pursuing post-matric studies.
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribes (STs): This scholarship is awarded to ST students for pursuing post-matric studies.
- OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is awarded to OBC students for pursuing post-matric studies.
- National Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: This scholarship is awarded to minority students for pursuing post-matric studies.
- Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles Personnel: This scholarship is awarded to the children of CAPFs and Assam Rifles personnel who are killed or disabled in action.
- National Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs): This scholarship is awarded to PwDs for pursuing post-matric studies.
- Top Class Education Scheme for Scheduled Tribes (STs): This scholarship is awarded to meritorious ST students for pursuing higher education in premier institutions.
- Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child: This scholarship is awarded to single girl children for pursuing post-graduate studies.
- Merit–Means Scholarship for Students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): This scholarship is awarded to meritorious students from EWS families for pursuing post-matric studies.
Eligibility criteria for NSP Scholarships
The eligibility criteria for NSP Scholarships vary depending on the specific scholarship scheme. However, some general eligibility criteria include:
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Age: Varies depending on the scholarship scheme
- Educational qualification: Varies depending on the scholarship scheme
- Income: Varies depending on the scholarship scheme
How to apply for NSP Scholarships
To apply for NSP Scholarships, students must create an account on the NSP website and fill out the online application form. The application form requires students to provide their personal details, educational qualifications, income details, and other relevant information. Students must also attach the required documents, such as their mark sheets, income certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).
Selection process for NSP Scholarships
The selection process for NSP Scholarships varies depending on the specific scholarship scheme. However, most scholarship schemes are based on merit and income.
How to check the status of NSP Scholarship application
Students can check the status of their NSP Scholarship application by logging into their NSP account and clicking on the “Application Status” tab.
How to receive NSP Scholarship benefits
The NSP Scholarship benefits are directly credited into the bank accounts of the selected students. Students must provide their bank account details in the online application form.
The NSP Scholarship is a great opportunity for students from all sections of society to pursue higher education. Students are encouraged to visit the NSP website and apply for the scholarships that they are eligible for.
