National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students

Scholarship Details

The scholarship is for ST community students who have taken admission in the institution identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (for Scholarship) and the students who have passed post-graduation and get admitted or registered under full-time M.Phil. / Ph.D. program in recognizing institutions (for Fellowship).

Award

• A total of 750 fellowships will be awarded.
• For M.Phil. program, the student will be awarded -
  • A fellowship amount of INR 25,000 per month.
  • A contingency amount of INR 10,000 per annum for Humanities & Social Sciences and INR 12,000 per annum for Science, Engineering Technology.
  • HRA amount as per the rules of the corresponding institution.
  • Escorts/reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month for physically handicapped and blind candidates.
• For Ph.D. program, the student will be awarded -
  • A fellowship amount of INR 28,000 per month.
  • A contingency amount of INR 20,500 per annum for Humanities & Social Sciences and INR 25,000 per annum for Science, Engineering Technology.
  •  HRA amount as per the rules of the corresponding institution.
  • Escorts/reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month for physically handicapped and blind candidates

Eligibility

For Fellowship:

• Candidate have to pass the post graduation examination
• Candidate must get admitted or registered for a regular full-time M.Phil./Ph.D. degree program in institutions recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act/ICAR
• Fulfill the prescribed UGC/ICAR norms to qualify for the post

Documents Needed

Documents required for Fellowship - 

• For registration
  • Applicant's photograph
  • Caste certificate
  • BPL card (if applicable)
  • Passing certificate of post-graduation
  • Physically handicapped certificate (if applicable)
• After selection
  • Non-Judicial bond
  • Certificate from Head of the Department/Institution stating that the necessary facilities will be provided by the college/University/Institution in case the candidates selected for this fellowship
  • Details about the project
  • Award letter
  • Joining report
  • Upgradation certificate (for candidates who upgraded from M.Phil. to Ph.D. program) - if applicable
  • Proof of bank account in the name of the student
• For disbursement of fellowship
  • Continuation certificate from the institution (quarterly)
  • HRA (quarterly)
  • Progress report (yearly)

Provider

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP
• Step 2: Go to the New registration option
• Step 3: Enter the required details in the registration application
• Step 4: Complete the registration by verifying the number and email ID by enter the OTP
• Step 5: Now go to the apply link of the scholarship you wish to apply for and click on it
• Step 6: Fill the application form and Upload the documents as prescribed
• Step 7: Submit the form and take print out