The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop shop for students to apply for various scholarships offered by the Central and State Governments of India. The NSP website provides a comprehensive list of all the scholarships available, along with the eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines.
Students can also find the contact details of the nodal officers for each scholarship scheme on the NSP website. The nodal officers are responsible for providing information and guidance to students regarding the scholarship scheme, and for processing the scholarship applications.
Here is a list of the Scheme-wise Nodal Officers for NSP Scholarship 2023:
| Ministry | Scheme | Nodal Officer | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Minority Affairs | Merit-cum-Means Based Scholarship Scheme for Minorities | Shri Mohd. Shahid, Director (Welfare), Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi – 110 003. | 011-24662500, 011-24662501 |
| Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities | Dr. Avinash Mishra, Deputy Director, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, New Delhi- 110 002 | 011-26281012, 011-26281013 |
| Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes Students | Shri Pradeep Kumar, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, New Delhi- 110 001 | 011-23383139, 011-23383140 |
| Ministry of Labour & Employment | National Scholarship Scheme for Higher Education of Backward Classes (Pre-Matric) | Shri P. P. Singh, Assistant Director, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001 | 011-23382617, 011-23382618 |
| Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribes Students | Smt. Renuka P. Singh, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi- 110 001 | 011-23382785, 011-23382786 |
| Department of School Education & Literacy | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme | Shri Anil Swarup, Joint Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Shiksha Kendra, 2, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi- 110 001 | 011-23387762, 011-23387763 |
| Department of Higher Education | Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme for Students Studying in Higher Educational Institutions | Smt. Smita Mishra, Director, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001 | 011-23381842, 011-23381843 |
| WARB, Ministry of Home Affairs | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for Children of War Widows and Widows of Employees of Central Para Military Forces and Assam Rifles | Shri S.C. Mehra, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi- 110 001 | 011-23093859, 011-23093860 |
| RPF/RPSF, Ministry of Railway | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for Children of Railway Employees | Shri B.B. Srivastava, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Railway, Government of India, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001 | 011-23387779, 011-23387780 |
| North Eastern Council(NEC),DoNER | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for Children of North Eastern Council Employees | Shri R. K. Meena, Deputy Secretary, North Eastern Council, Government of India, Shillong- 793 001, Meghalaya | 0364-2227426, 0364-2227427 |
If you have any questions about the NSP Scholarship 2023, you can contact the nodal officers for the respective scholarship scheme. The contact details of the nodal officers are available on the NSP website.
Here are some additional tips for increasing your chances of getting selected for the NSP Scholarship 2023:
- Make sure to write a strong personal statement. Your personal statement should highlight your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and career goals.
- Get letters of recommendation from your teachers and mentors. The letters of recommendation should speak about your academic performance, character, and potential.
- Proofread your application form and personal statement carefully before submitting them.
I hope this information is helpful. Good luck with your application!
