NSP scholarship: Categories, application, requirements

Applications for merit-and-means-based scholarships are being accepted through the National Scholarship Portal. Minority students who wish to enrol in professional or technical programmes may apply for the award. The NSP MCM scholarship intends to offer financial help to candidates from underrepresented groups. The scholarship can be used by deserving students to enrol in a professional programme of their choosing.

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This national programme is funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs of the Indian government for the benefit of students from underrepresented groups. Aspirants are shortlisted in accordance with the number of scholarships that are determined for each state and union territory.

NSP scholarship: Goal of the NSP MCM scholarship

The goal of the merit-cum-means programme is to provide financial assistance to deserving and impoverished students from minority populations. They can pursue any professional or technical courses with the aid.

For whom are NSP scholarships available?

The criteria for applying for the scholarship are set by the officials. In order to apply for the scholarship, candidates must read the requirements. Ineligible applicants’ applications may be rejected by the officials. The qualifying criteria will list the required ages, levels of education, and other factors. Please see the points below for the NSP scholarship’s requirements:

An institute must provide professional or technical education to aspirants.
Candidates are eligible for the scholarship if they received an overall grade in the prior final exam of at least 50%.
The candidates’ parents’ or guardians’ yearly income cannot exceed Rs 2.50 lakh.

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NSP scholarship: Distribution

The scholarship would be given out by the authorities to minority populations. Students that deserve it may apply for the award. The NSP scholarship distribution guidelines are listed below.

According to the National Commission for Minorities Act of 1992, minority communities include Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jain, Buddhists, and Parsis.
The plan calls for the distribution of 60,000 new scholarships in addition to renewal scholarships.
According to the percentage of minorities living in the state or union territory, the administration will distribute the scholarships locally.

NSP scholarship: Categories

Four main categories make up the NSP scholarship site programmes. Depending on the class or course they are taking, students must choose the appropriate category. The following lists these categories:

Pre-matric scholarship program: Students in grades 1 through 10 may apply for this scholarship programme.
Post-matric scholarship program: Students in high schools and colleges who are enrolled in programmes like ITI, BSc, B.Com, B.Tech, medical, etc., who are in grades 11 and above are eligible for this scholarship programme.
High-education scholarship program: This programme is open to students and recent graduates enrolled in top universities in India, including IITs and IIMs.
4. The merit cum means (MCM) scholarship program: It is for students enrolled in specialised and professional courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

NSP scholarship: How can you apply for an NSP Scholarship?

Documents are required in accordance with your class. You require a 10th or 12th-grade mark sheet, a bank account, an Aadhar card, a pan card, and a genuine certificate. Fill out the applications on the national scholarship website. The steps to complete the scholarship form are as follows: –

Visit the federal scholarship website.

Register for an account on the site. Accept the rules and conditions.
The desktop screen will display a fresh registration form. Your name, home state, birthdate, cell phone number, bank IFSC code, gender, and other information should be entered.
Choose pre-metric if you are in grades 1 through 10 and post-matric if you are in grades 12 or beyond.

You must include the account information as well as your bank passbook.
Your password and ID will be created.
Change the password after you have verified the captcha.
Fill out all the necessary academic information there after that.
If the scholarship is worth more than Rs. 50,000, you must attach the required paperwork.
Once all the required information has been entered, click “Submit” to generate an application number. Your application can be printed. After that, bring your application and supporting documentation to the school or college to be verified.

NSP scholarship: Benefits

The officials pick the applicants and give them financial aid for their education. The scholarship money pays the candidates’ course fees as well as additional expenditures. The advantages of the NSP scholarship are listed below:

Upon getting chosen for the scholarship, applicants will receive a monetary award.
Additionally, the authorities give the students a maintenance allowance.
The programme allows applicants to select any professional or technical course that would help them land well-paying employment in the future.

NSP scholarship: Required documents

The following list of documents is necessary for the NSP application:

Documents for education
Certificate of residence
You must provide a genuine student certificate if your educational institution is situated somewhere else than the address on your domicile certificate.
Income tax form
Bank account book
If necessary, a certificate of caste
The Aadhaar number

NSP scholarship: List of national scholarships

Each national scholarship scheme may provide students with a different level of financial aid. The financial help that students will get under each national scholarship is broken down in the table below.

Scholarship name	Award details
Minority pre-matric scholarship program	Entry fee, tuition, and subsistence allowance
Minority post-matric scholarship program	Entry fee, tuition, and subsistence allowance
Scholarship for professional and technical courses based on merit	Up to Rs 20,000 in annual course fees and maintenance payments
Pre-matric scholarship for disabled students	The maintenance payment, the book grant, and the disability payment
Post-matric scholarship for disabled students	The maintenance payment, the book grant, and the disability payment
Scholarships for students with disabilities to attend top-notch universities	Up to Rs 2 lakh each year and other advantages
Excellent instruction for sc students	Full tuition and other fees are covered.
Post-matric education of the wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM employees	Up to Rs 15,000 in Financial Aid
Pre-matric financial aid for the children of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM employees	1,840 rupees maximum
National fellowship and scholarship for ST students’ higher education	Up to Rs 28,000 each month and more advantages
Scholarship for national means cumulative merit	Rs 12,000 per year
Central sector scheme of scholarships for college and university students	Up to Rs 20,000 each year
Prime Minister’s scholarship scheme	Rs 3,000 for female students and Rs 2,500 for male students.
For ladies, the Prime Minister’s scholarship scheme for RPF/RPSF	boys and girls are paid respectively, Rs 2,000 and Rs 2,250 each month.
Indira Gandhi scholarship for single girls.	Rs 36,200 per year
PG scholarship for university rank holders	Rs 3,100 per month for two years
SC/ST PG scholarship program for professional courses student fees for ME/MTech	Rs 7,800 per month for two years. Rs 4,500 per month for two years is required for other professional courses.
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)	Up to Rs 7,000 per month and Rs 28,000 annually in contingency grants
AICTE Pragati scholarship for girls	Up to Rs 50,000 per year
AICTE-Saksham fellowship program	Benefits of up to Rs 50,000 year as well as others

FAQs

When will the NSP scholarship fund be awarded?

On the official website, you may see the merit list. The money will be deposited within 30-45 days of being chosen.

Can you submit an offline application for the NSP scholarship?

No, you can only apply directly through the NSP's website for scholarships.

Is the NSP application required to have an Aadhaar?

It is not necessary to have an Aadhaar to apply for the NSP scholarship. Applying is also possible using your Aadhaar enrolment ID.

Which month is ideal for submitting an application for an NSP scholarship?

It is advised that students apply for several scholarships from July through October. The deadlines for the majority of scholarships fall in October.

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