National Scholarship 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 1000 scholarships will be awarded that includes -

• Full tuition fee with a maximum ceiling of INR 2.5 lakh per annum will be covered under the scholarship.
• INR 3,000 per annum per student for books and stationery will be given.
• INR 2,200 per month with a maximum ceiling of INR 26,400 per annum will be given as living expenses.
• INR 45,000 will be given as one-time assistance for computers and accessories.

Eligibility

For Scholarship:

• Candidate must have taken admission in the institutions notified and identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
• Annual family income of the candidate's family should not exceed INR 6 lakh

Documents Needed

Documents required for Scholarship -

• Domicile certificate
• Student photograph
• Institute verification form/Bonafide certificate
• Income certificate by the competent authority
• Caste certificate by the competent authority
• Certificate of previous academic mark sheet attested by the Institute
• Fee receipt of current course year
• Proof of bank account in the name of the student

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