National Scholarship Portal: Scholarship Registration

Scholarships in India: Types, Eligibility Criteria, Link, and Application Status.

Private Organisation-led scholarships:...

Private Organisation-led scholarships:

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Documents Required for the Scholarship

All scholarships are different and so do their providers. Hence the document required for each scholarship will be different. However, some common documents are asked while applying for any type of scholarship and they are mentioned below....

How can you apply?

To submit your application for any scholarship, you need to follow the following steps. However, these steps are not rigid, some portals have an additional process which you need to follow, and can find them on their portal itself....

Government-led Scholarships-Funded by Central Government:

Types Of Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Benefits Application Status National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Applicant parental income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum  Must have a minimum of 55 % marks or equivalent grade in Class 7th examination (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students) Candidate studying as a regular student in a Government, Government-aided, and local body school Students of NVS, KVS, and residential schools are not entitled to the scholarship Amount of scholarship is ₹ 12000/- per annum ₹1000 per month Open till 31-01-2024 Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for For the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles Wards/widows of deceased C II) CAPFs & AR personnel died in harness/election duty, wards of personnel disabled due to causes attributable to Government service, and Wards of ExCAPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards. Wards/widows of retired and serving CAPFs & AR Personnel. Having minimum 60% marks in 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of a new applicant. Rs. 3000 per month for girls. Rs. 2500/- per month for boys TBA NEC Merit Scholarship Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Permanent resident of any of the North Eastern States. Candidates must not receive any other scholarship/financial assistance from any other source. Students who get admission in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate or registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D. courses of any institute recognized by the Government will only be considered. Parent/guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed Rs 8.0 lakh Diploma 20,000/-p.a. Degree 22,000/- p.a. Postgraduate 25,000/- p.a. M. Phil./Ph D 30,000/- p.a. 31st January 2024 Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF Dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) Secured 60% and above in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation. Only two wards per family should be ensured by the beneficiaries Only the institutes/universities/colleges having AISHE regulations will be considered. ₹2500/- per month for male students ₹3000/- per month for female students Closed NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Applicant should be a regular, full-time student studying in classes IX or X in a Government school or a school recognized by the Govt. or by a Central/State Board of Secondary Education. Candidate should have more than 40% disability certified by the competent authority. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000 from all sources per annum. Maintenance allowance (Per month) For Day Scholar- Rs. 500 For Hosteller- Rs. 800 Book Grant For Day Scholar- Rs.1000 For Hosteller- Rs. 1000 Visually ImpairedCandidates or Intellectual Disabilities For Day Scholar- Rs. 4000 For Hosteller- Rs. 4000 All other types of disabilities For Day Scholar- Rs. 2000 For Hosteller- Rs. 2000 Closed on 15-01-2024 Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Candidates studying from Class 11 to post-graduation from any university recognized by the UGC/AICTE are eligible. Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses are also eligible Employed students whose income combined with the income of their parents/guardian does not exceed the maximum prescribed income ceiling are eligible Students who are pursuing two different courses of study simultaneously can avail the scholarship for any one course Maintenance allowance (Group I- All Bachelor’s/Post-Graduate Degree courses) For Day Scholar- Rs. 750 For Hosteller- Rs. 1600 Group II (Professional courses leading to Degree/ Diploma, Certificate) For Day Scholar- Rs. 650 For Hosteller- Rs. 950 Group III (All other courses leading to a Graduate degree not covered under Group I & II,) For Day Scholar- Rs. 650 For Hosteller- Rs. 950 Group IV (All Post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School) For Day Scholar- Rs. 550 For Hosteller- Rs. 900 Closed on 15-01-2024 Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM) Students studying in regular mode of Class XI and XII, and at under Graduate level.  The upper ceiling for family income has been fixed at Rs.2,50,000/- per annum Students pursuing M.Phil courses and Doctoral courses from State-aided Institutions The amount may vary from INR 1,000 per month to INR 5,000 per month. 31st January 2024. Foundation for Excellence (FEE) Scholarship Professional Degree Courses Eligible For Scholarships Are B.E./B. Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech, MBBS And LLB. Only First-Year Applicants Beginning Their Studies In B.E., B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech,MBBS And LLB Are Eligible Admission To Professional Degree Courses/Institutions Is Based On The Merit Rank Awarded At The State Or National Level Entrance Exams, Or Through A Counselling Process Annual Income should be less than Rs 3.00 Lacs Vary AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls ‘One Girl’ per family and it can be extended to Two Girl Children per family where the family income is less than Rs. 8 Lakh /annum Candidates will be selected on Merit at the qualifying examination to pursue technical education from among such candidates Candidates should have been admitted to 1st year of the Degree or Diploma program in any of the AICTE-approved institute. Tuition Fee of Rs. 30000/- 5 January 2024 Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities Belong to the minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian/Parsi) Studying in Classes 11,12, graduate, postgraduate, technical or vocational courses, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degree Have secured at least 50% marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination Applicant’s annual family income of less than INR 2.5 lakh from all sources Admission and tuition fee Class XI & XII: Rs. 7,000/- per annum Admission and course/tuition fees for technical and vocational courses of XI and XII level Rs. 10,000/- per annum subject to actuals Maintenance Allowance For Class XI & XII including Tech. & Voc. Course*: Rs. 380/- per month for Hosteller & Rs. 230/- per month for Day Scholar For Courses other than Tech. & Prof. courses at UG & PG level*: Rs. 570/- per month for Hosteller & Rs. 300/- per month for Day Scholar For M.Phil & Ph.D.*: Rs. 1,200/- per month for Hosteller & Rs. 550/- per month for Day Scholar TBA Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles Wards/widows of retired and serving CAPFs & AR Personnel. Having a minimum 60% mark in Minimum Entry Qualification Pursuing first professional degree program in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.Sc. (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA, and MCA, etc. in an institution recognized by the Government Regulatory Bodies such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grant Commission (UGC) Have passed each subsequent academic year of the professional courses with a minimum of 50% marks (For renewal) Rs. 3000 per month for girls. Rs. 2500/- per month for boys TBA PG Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST By University Grants Commission (UGC) Belong to the SC/ST category Pursuing a professional course at the postgraduate level Studying in any of the following Institutions/Colleges/Universities: Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under section 2(f) & and12(B) of UGC Act Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and are eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/State Government The amount of scholarship will be paid @Rs.4500/- per month TBA ONGC Candidate should be a student in 1st year of Graduate Engineering or MBBS courses or 1st year of Master’s degree in Geoscience or MBA.  Have secured a minimum of 60% marks in class 12 for the Engineering/MBBS course and a minimum of 60% marks in graduation and PG. Have a gross family income of less than INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum from all sources (SC/ST ), less than INR 2 Lakhs per annum (for OBC and General Category) A lump sum amount of Rs 4000/- (Four Thousand) per month Closed...

Documents required for the Scholarship:

As mentioned above, we are adding the list of the common documents that are mostly asked for in all types of scholarships. However, some document requirements highly depend upon the scholarship you are applying for. And you need to submit those documents accordingly....

National Scholarship Portal: Scholarship Registration

National Scholarship Portal AKA NSP is the portal where you can easily find information about all the government-issued scholarships. If you are registered here, you can easily apply for the scholarships you are eligible for and check the status of your application. It ensures the smooth disbursement of Scholarships to students and a transparent database of students. Here is how you can register to this portal....

How to register on the National Scholarship Portal?

Step 1: Student Registration...

How to track your application?

Step 1: Visit the NSP portal...

Conclusion

In a nutshell, these scholarships are provided to all deserving students and high-ranking students. It helps them with the institute fees and other expenses like laptops, books, and computers. Consider this money to elevate your skills and level up in your career. Do not see it as money for free but an opportunity to grow in your career. Invest in yourself and your education. Also, these are not just the scholarships available right now, there are more scholarships whose applications maybe open by the time you are reading this. So, go, register yourself on the National Scholarship Portal keep an eye on available scholarships and apply before it slips. The registration process is already covered in the article....