The NSP Scholarship, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (PM-USP), is a scholarship program offered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to meritorious students from economically weaker sections (EWS) to pursue higher education in colleges and universities in India.
Here are some key features of the NSP Scholarship:
- Eligibility: Open to Indian students who are enrolled in regular, full-time courses in recognized colleges and universities in India.
- Financial assistance: Provides financial assistance of up to ₹20,000 per annum for undergraduate students and ₹30,000 per annum for postgraduate students.
- Selection criteria: Based on merit and income. Students must belong to families with an annual income of less than ₹6 lakh.
- Application process: Applications are invited online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Here are some additional details about the NSP Scholarship:
- The scholarship is awarded for a maximum of five years, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria each year.
- The scholarship amount is credited directly into the bank account of the student.
- Students can track the status of their application and scholarship payment on the NSP website.
If you are interested in applying for the NSP Scholarship, here are some things you need to keep in mind:
- The application process usually opens in the month of June/July for the academic year starting in August.
- You must create an account on the NSP website and fill in the online application form.
- You will need to upload copies of your required documents, such as your marksheets, income certificate, and caste certificate.
- You can submit only one application form in a year.
Here are some helpful links:
- NSP website: https://scholarships.gov.in/
- NSP Guidelines: https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Guidelines_DOHE_CSSS.pdf
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
