Government Scholarship Application (National Scholarship Portal)
A single online platform to apply for central and state government scholarships for school and higher education.
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop platform through which students can apply for various central and state government scholarships covering pre-matric, post-matric, merit-based and minority welfare schemes. It is managed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in coordination with the concerned ministries and state governments.
What Is It?
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop platform through which students can apply for various central and state government scholarships covering pre-matric, post-matric, merit-based and minority welfare schemes. It is managed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in coordination with the concerned ministries and state governments.
Who Needs It?
School and college students from economically weaker sections, minority communities, SC/ST/OBC categories, and students seeking merit-based central or state scholarships.
Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria (income limits, category, academic performance, course of study) differ by the specific scholarship scheme listed on the portal
- Applicant must be enrolled in a recognised educational institution
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate, where applicable
- Previous academic marksheets
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked, for DBT)
- Institution/college verification, as required by the specific scheme
How to Apply
- 1.Register on the National Scholarship Portal with your basic details and mobile/Aadhaar verification
- 2.Select the applicable scholarship scheme based on your state, category and course of study
- 3.Fill in academic and bank details and upload the required documents
- 4.Submit the application for institutional verification, followed by state/ministry-level approval
- 5.Approved scholarship amounts are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account
Where to Apply
National Scholarship Portal, or your state’s dedicated scholarship portal where applicable
Fees and processing time are set by each state and are not listed here \u2014 check the official source below for current details.
Official Source
National Scholarship Portal, Government of India
Visit Official SourceImportant Notes
This service is administered by state or local authorities, so exact steps, fees and timelines can vary by location. Always confirm current details on the official source above, and never pay any unofficial agent to access a government service.
FAQs
Is there one common scholarship for all students?
No. The National Scholarship Portal lists many different central and state scholarship schemes, each with its own eligibility criteria — check the portal for schemes applicable to your state, category and course.
How is the scholarship amount paid?
Approved scholarships are generally disbursed directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).