NSP Scholarship 2024 is an online scholarship portal of the Government of India. Also known as the National Scholarship Portal, the NSP website carries information on different scholarship programmes undertaken by central ministries and many state governments. The NSP platform also hosts application forms for all the scholarships and ensures their effective implementation and disbursement. Every year, the NSP portal hosts over 100 scholarship schemes for students coming from different education levels and socio-economic backgrounds.
What is NSP? Which are the scholarships listed on NSP? How can you apply for them? What are the documents required to apply for a scholarship on NSP? How can you track the status of your application? The answers to all these questions are covered in this article. Reading further will enlighten you with all relevant information related to NSP.
Note:- The applications for fresh scholarships are open for the academic sessions 2024-25. Students can apply for them through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
NSP Scholarship – About the portal
The NSP portal has been introduced by the Union Government under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP). The key objective behind introducing this portal was to ensure efficient and timely disbursement of scholarships to the end beneficiaries i.e. students without any leakages. To do so, the portal boasts of a SMART system that is Simplified, Mission-Oriented, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent. The students looking for a scholarship can avail of the following benefits through NSP –
- Information related to all scholarships on one platform
- Single application window for all scholarships
- Hassle-free scholarship processing
- Increased transparency
NSP Scholarship – Details
Are you searching for suitable financial aid to pursue your education? If yes, then the NSP portal is the place for you where you can find a scholarship that fits your academic requirements. It hosts a vast gamut of scholarships to serve the educational needs of students coming from different sections of society. These scholarships are broadly categorized into – Central Schemes, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes. This section will acquaint you with all types of scholarships that are listed on NSP.
NSP Scholarship – Central Schemes
Under the ‘Central Schemes’ section on NSP, the students can find scholarships offered by departments like the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and others. The applications for all these central schemes generally start in the month of July/August and continue till the month of December/January.
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NSP Scholarship – UGC/AICTE Schemes
Besides the central schemes, the NSP portal also enlists the scholarships offered by the University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education under the ‘UGC/AICTE Schemes’ section. The key objective of these scholarships is to support the college education of students at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. Both UGC and AICTE are the statutory bodies of MHRD (now Ministry of Education), Government of India. The applications for these scholarships also start in the month of August and continue till October/November.
Also Read: NSP UGC Scholarships – Complete List, Eligibility, Application Timeline
NSP Scholarship – State Schemes
The NSP portal also lists the scholarships offered by different state governments under the ‘State Schemes’ section. These scholarships contain both centrally-sponsored and state-sponsored scholarships. While the centrally-sponsored scholarships are offered by the central government and implemented by different states/UTs, the state-sponsored schemes are both offered and implemented by the state government. The key states/UTs which host the scholarships on NSP include Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Puducherry, Tripura and Uttarakhand.
Also Read: NSP State-Funded Scholarships – State-Wise List, Eligibility, Awards
NSP Scholarship – Application Process
If you find yourself eligible for any of the scholarships listed on NSP, you must make sure that you apply for them within the stipulated timeline. The application process for all the scholarships is simple, as there is a single application window for all the scholarships. To begin with the application process, the students are primarily required to register on the portal. Thereafter, they can proceed with the application form filling by logging into the user dashboard. Follow the steps given below to make a successful application –
Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP (National Scholarship Portal).
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Students‘ option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 3: Now, click on the ‘Login‘ button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 4: Click on the ‘New user? Register yourself‘ on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 5: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Next‘ button.
Step 6: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the ‘One-time registration (OTR)’ process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 8: After successful registration, navigate to the ‘Apply for Scholarship‘ option and click on the ‘Login‘ button.
Step 9: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
NSP Scholarship – Documents Required
The documents required for each NSP scholarship may vary. However, some of the key documents that you must keep intact to make a successful application include –
- Academic transcripts, including marksheets & transcripts
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (if applicable)
- Bonafide certificate from school/institution (as applicable)
NSP Scholarship – Status
NSP status is one of the key features that the portal offers to its users. Under this feature, the students are allowed to check their scholarship application status online through the portal itself. You must follow the steps given below to track your application status –
Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP.
Step 2: Navigate to the drop-down menu, click on the ‘Previous Year Application Status’ button and select the year (either fresh or renewal).
Step 3: Make a login using the application ID and password.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Check your Status’ button in the user dashboard.
Step 5: The actual status of your application will appear on the screen.
NSP Scholarship – FAQs
Q. What is NSP?
The full form of NSP is National Scholarship Portal. It is a dedicated online portal of the Government of India to ensure efficient and timely disbursal of scholarships offered by different departments of central and state governments. The portal enlists over 100 scholarships for students coming from different sections of society
Q. What is the income limit for NSP scholarship?
The family income criteria for each NSP scholarship varies from scholarship to scholarship. The family income limit may range from less than ₹2 lakh to less than ₹2.5 lakh. It is advisable to refer to respective scholarship notifications to have a clear understanding of the eligibility criteria.
Q. Can a student apply for a scholarship on NSP in the 2nd year?
In order to continue receiving the scholarship for subsequent years, the students are required to apply for a renewal on the National Scholarship Portal. They need to register again and fulfil the renewal conditions as specified in the respective scholarship guidelines.
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