How to apply for scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal

The National Scholarships Portal serves as a one-stop solution platform that streamlines the entire scholarship process, including student applications, receipt, processing, approval, and disbursal. It operates as a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), ensuring efficient and transparent scholarship management for students.

Eligibility

NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship

• Students must have secured more than 50 percent marks in the previous final examination.
• The annual income of parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed Rs 1 lakh.

NSP Post-Matric Scholarship

• Students must secure 50 percent marks or equivalent in the final examination.
• The annual income of parents/guardians should exceed Rs 2.5 lakhs.

Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Courses CS

• Students must have secured more than 50 percent marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination.
• Annual income of parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed Rs 2.50 lakhs.

Steps to apply

• Visit the website: https://scholarships.gov.in/.
• Click on the New Registration button.
• Read the guidelines carefully for registration on the National Scholarship Portal.
• Click checkboxes and click on the Continue button.
• A new page requesting to enter the personal data will be displayed. Fill out the student registration form.
• Click on the checkboxes for Aadhar consent, bank account, and application form.
• After entering all required details, click on the Register button.
• The student registration ID will be displayed. Note down the student registration ID number for further reference and enquiries.
• Click on the Continue button. It will take you to the login page.
• The login ID and password to log into the NSP portal will be your application ID and DOB, respectively.
• After logging in, the student will get an OTP of 5 digits on the registered mobile number/email ID.
• Confirm OTP. It will take you to the Change Password page. Change your password as per instructions on the same page.
• Click the Application Form button and enter the below details:

1. General Information
2. Academic Details
3. Other Details

• After entering the above details, click on Save & Continue to switch on to the next page.
• The applicant is directed to see the next page for Contact Details & Scheme Details.
• Enter your contact details.

Based on the eligibility criteria of the student, schemes will be displayed.

Select “PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES MINORITIES CS” for pre-matric courses I to X.

Select “POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES MINORITIES CS" for post-matric courses. 

Select “MERIT CUM MEANS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES MINORITIES CS” for Merit Cum Means courses. 

• After selecting the scheme, on the same page, the Upload Document section will be displayed; upload your documents therein (MCM / Top Class Students only).

Upload of documents is not required for pre- and post-matriculation scholarships.

• Re-check all your entries and uploaded documents before finally submitting the application, as there will be no provision to amend, edit, or alter it thereafter.
• Click on Final Submit. Take a print by clicking the print button for further reference and as an acknowledgement.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card: A copy of your Aadhaar card to verify your identity and date of birth.
• Bank passbook: A copy of your current bank passbook that shows your account number and IFSC code.
• Income certificate: A certificate from a government authority or your income tax return that shows your family's gross income.
• Mark sheet: A copy of your last qualifying exam mark sheet
• Caste certificate: A valid caste certificate, if applicable
• Domicile certificate: A domicile certificate, if applicable
• Bonafide certificate: A bonafide certificate from your school or institution, if applicable.
• Recent passport-size photo 
• Enrolment number
• Fee receipt number