National Scholarship Portal
NSP
About the Scheme
Single unified portal for all central and state scholarship schemes for SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS students
Benefits
Scholarships ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 20,000 per year depending on category and level of study, direct benefit transfer to bank account
Eligibility Criteria
Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS categories enrolled in recognized institutions, family income criteria varies by scheme
Documents Required
Aadhaar, previous year mark sheets, income certificate, bank account with IFSC, caste/category certificate, institute verification
Step-by-Step Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for 2025-26 applications?
Typically October to December each year; exact dates announced on the NSP portal
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Only one scholarship per academic year is allowed under central schemes
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
Directly credited to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT