The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a digital platform that allows applicants to search and apply for more than 50 scholarships granted by the federal and provincial governments. Scholarships from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the University Grants Commission (UGC), and other government entities are also available through the platform. Scholarships ranging from standard 1 to PhD level can be found here.
The NSP was designed as a one-stop digital platform for scholarship applications and disbursement under the National e-Government Plan (NeGP). The scholarships are sent immediately to the beneficiary's bank account using the Simplified, Mission-oriented, Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) system, ensuring a speedy and transparent process.
How to Apply for Scholarships through the NSP
You can only apply for the NSP if the educational institution you are currently studying in is registered on the portal. If it is not registered, you can get in touch with your institute to initiate the registration process.
The steps required to apply for NSP are as given below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP at https://nsp.gov.in/
- Step 2: Click on the ‘'New Registration’' button on the top navigation tab
- Step 3: Read the guidelines carefully
- Step 4: Tick on the boxes at the bottom of the page to show you have read and agreed to the guidelines
- Step 5: Click on ‘'Continue’'
- Step 6: Fill in the required details
- Step 7: Click on ‘'Register’'
- Step 8: A student application ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number
How to Login on NSP portal:
Once you have completed the registration process as described above, you can start the log-in process with steps as given below:
- Step 1: Click on the log-in button on the website of NSP
- Step 2: Enter the application ID and the password that was sent to your registered mobile number
- Step 3: Click on ‘'Application Form’'
- Step 4: Fill in all the required details
- Step 5: Click on the button ‘'Save and Continue’'
- Step 6: Now add the scheme details and your contact details
- Step 7: Upload the necessary documents
- Step 8: Click on ‘'Save as Draft’' first to verify and check all details first
- Step 9: Click on ‘'Final Submit’'
Applying for Scholarships Via Mobile App
Download the NSP mobile app from the Google Play Store to apply for scholarships through NSP. It's also available on the UMANG mobile app from the Indian government. All you have to do now is register for the scholarship and apply.
Documents Required
The documents required for the NSP application are as given below:
- Educational documents
- Domicile certificate
- If your educational institute is located in a place different your domicile certificate, you need to furnish a bonafide student certificate
- Income certificate
- Bank passbook
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar number
Services Provided by NSP
The following services are provided by the NSP:
- Information on all courses and institutes on a pan-India level is available on the platform
- You can check your scholarship eligibility and track the application status on the platform
- Authorities can verify applications online
- The Decision Support System (DSS) enables seamless communication between different ministries and departments
Benefits
There are several benefits to the National Scholarship Portal, some of which are:
- An integrated application process for all scholarships makes it easier, simpler, and faster
- Scholarships of different kinds are available on a single platform
- Greater transparency for allocation and disbursal of scholarship funds
FAQ's
- What courses are eligible for scholarships?
- When does the application process start?
- Is it possible to apply for the NSP scholarship offline?
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for the NSP application?
- Which states offer scholarships through the NSP?
Scholarships are available for classes 1 through 10, class 11 and 12, UG and PG, as well as technical and professional courses.
For scholarships funded by the central government, applications start from August and end in November. For state-sponsored scholarships, there is no timeline.
No, you can only apply for the NSP scholarships directly through its official website.
Aadhaar is not mandatory to apply for the NSP scholarship. You can also apply using your Aadhaar enrollment ID.
The NSP scholarship is offered by the following states: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Manipur, and Meghalaya, Tripura, and Uttarakhand.
