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The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a centralized platform that facilitates the application and disbursement of various scholarships offered by the Government of India. The NSP Scholarship 2024 provides financial assistance to students from diverse backgrounds, including those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

NSP Scholarship 2024 Overview:

Name of ScholarshipNational Scholarship Portal
Launched by Government of India
MinistryMinistry of Electronics and IT
AimFinancial Support
BeneficiariesStudents studying at pre-matric & post matric level
StateAll India
Official Websitescholarships.gov.in

Types of Scholarships on NSP 2024

CategoryDescriptionExamples
Central SchemesOffered by various central government ministries for specific demographics.Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC, Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for professional courses, NMMSS for Class 9 students
State SchemesProvided by state governments to support region-specific student populations.Scholarships for various states like Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, etc.
UGC and AICTE SchemesScholarships from UGC and AICTE for higher education and technical courses.Ishan Uday for North-Eastern students, Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, PG Scholarship for SC/ST students pursuing professional courses

NSP Scholarship 2024 Benefits

ScholarshipBenefit
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)INR 12,000 annually for Class 9 students from low-income families.
Pre-Matric/Post-Matric Scholarships for MinoritiesUp to INR 10,000 annually for students from minority communities in classes 1-10 and beyond.
Ishan Uday ScholarshipINR 5,400/month for general courses and INR 7,800/month for technical/professional courses for NE region students.
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl ChildINR 36,200 per annum for two years for single girl child in Master’s program.
PG Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Professional Courses)Up to INR 7,800/month for M.E./M.Tech and INR 4,500/month for other professional courses for two years.

NSP Scholarship Scheme List:

Central Schemes:

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesClosed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
Post-matric Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesClosed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities.Closed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

Ministry of Minority Affairs:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
Pre Matric Scholarships Scheme for MinoritiesClosed on 15-11-2022Closed on 31-12-2022Closed on 31-12-2022Closed on 10-01-2023GuidelinesFAQ
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for MinoritiesClosed on 30-11-2022Closed on 31-12-2022Closed on 31-12-2022Closed on 10-01-2023GuidelinesFAQ
Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CSClosed on 30-11-2022Closed on 31-12-2022Closed on 31-12-2022Closed on 10-01-2023GuidelinesFAQ

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
Top Class Education Scheme for SC StudentsClosed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
PM YASASVI CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF TOP CLASS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS FOR OBC, EBC AND DNT STUDENTSClosed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
PM YASASVI CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF TOP CLASS EDUCATION IN COLLEGE FOR OBC, EBC AND DNT STUDENTSClosed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

Ministry of Labour & Employment:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-MatricClosed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-MatricClosed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

Ministry of Tribal Affairs:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students – Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education for Schedule Tribe Students) – only for scholarshipsClosed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

Department of School Education & Literacy:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
National Means Cum Merit ScholarshipClosed on 09-02-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuideEducation: 

Department of Higher Education:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTSClosed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

WARB, Ministry of Home Affairs:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam RiflesClosed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR WARDS OF STATES/UTs POLICE PERSONNEL MARTYRED DURING TERROR/NAXAL ATTACKSClosed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

RPF/RPSF, Ministry of Railway:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSFClosed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

North Eastern Council(NEC),DoNER:

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS OF NER FOR HIGHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES(NEC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP)Closed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

UGC / AICTE Schemes:

University Grants Commission – MHRD

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern RegionClosed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIESClosed on 15-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

All India Council For Technical Education-AICTE

Scheme NameScheme Closing DateDefective Application Verification DateInstitute VerificationDNO/SNO/MNO VerificationGuidelines/FAQ
PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS ( TECHNICAL DEGREE)Closed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS ( TECHNICAL DIPLOMA)Closed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
SAKSHAM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SPECIALLY ABLED STUDENT ( TECHNICAL DEGREE)Closed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
SAKSHAM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SPECIALLY ABLED STUDENT ( TECHNICAL DIPLOMA)Closed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (TECHNICAL DIPLOMA)Closed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ
AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME ( TECHNICAL DEGREE)Closed on 31-01-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 05-03-2024Closed on 07-03-2024GuidelinesFAQ

State Schemes:

  1. Scholarship for SC Students in Class IX and X before Matriculation.
  2. Scholarship for SC Students after Matriculation.
  3. Scholarship for OBC Students in Class 9 and Class 10 before Matriculation.
  4. Scholarship for ST Students in Class IX and X before Matriculation.
  5. Scholarship for OBC Students after Matriculation.
  6. Scholarship for ST Students after Matriculation.
  7. Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students.

Application Process

The application process for the NSP Scholarship 2024 is entirely online and can be completed through the official NSP website. Here are the steps involved:  

One Time Registration (OTR):

Visit the NSP website and create an OTR account.  
Provide personal and academic details, including Aadhaar number and mobile number.  
Verify the registered mobile number with an OTP.

Scholarship Selection:

Choose the scholarship scheme you are eligible for from the list available on the portal.
Read the eligibility criteria and application instructions carefully.

Application Form Filling:

Fill in the application form with accurate information, including personal details, academic records, and family income details.  
Upload the required documents, such as mark sheets, income certificates, and category certificates.  

Document Verification:

The uploaded documents will be verified by the designated authorities.
Ensure that the documents are clear and legible.

Scholarship Disbursement:

If the application is approved, the scholarship amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.

How To Check NSP Scholarship Application Status 2024:

For students who have successfully applied for the NSP Scholarship 2024, checking the application status is a simple process. Follow the steps below:

  1. Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal through the Login Link scholarships.gov.in.
  2. Select the Academic Year and whether it’s a Fresh or Renewal application.
  3. Enter your Application ID and password.
  4. Click on the Submit Button to access your application status.
  5. Review your NSP Scholarship Application Status.

NSP Scholarship Payment Status 2024:

The NSP status 2024 feature stands as a pivotal offering within the portal, facilitating users in tracking their scholarship applications. Students who have successfully applied for the NSP Scholarship 2024 can conveniently monitor their application status online through the portal. To do so, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Visit the official NSP website at http://scholarships.gov.in.
  2. Click on the ‘Login’ button and specify whether it’s a Fresh or Renewal application.
  3. Enter your application ID and password.
  4. Navigate to the user homepage and click on the ‘Check your Status’ button.
  5. The payment status will be displayed on the screen.