Scholarship Form 2023 – Online Forms, Last Date & Last Date

Every year, thousands of scholarship forms are gets rejected in India. The major reasons for this are – non-fulfilment of eligibility criteria, a discrepancy in the details provided, or simply failing to fill in all the required fields. As a result, many applicants get screened out in the very first stage of the selection process.

A correctly filled scholarship form is a primary requirement for an aspirant to stand any chance of winning a scholarship. This article will provide a brief about the key things that must be considered while understanding a scholarship form. Also, process to apply for scholarships online through portals like National Scholarship Portal (NSP), UP Government’s Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System, OASIS scholarship portal, SJE scholarship portal and more.

Scholarship Form – Key Points To Consider

Both online and offline scholarship applications require a variety of conditions to be fulfilled. Though the application procedure may differ from scholarship to scholarship, here are a few basic steps that students should adopt while filling up the scholarship form:

Get To Know About The Scholarship

Prior to filling any scholarship form, student should know every bit of information available about it. Go through the respective scholarship website carefully and make a list of necessary documents and information required to apply.

Go Through The Application Guidelines (if provided)

At times, some scholarship providers offer complete application guidelines for students to ease out the process of application for them. Carefully going through these guidelines before applying will tremendously reduce the chances of errors occurring in the application.

Prepare All Accomplishments

Most scholarships require supporting documents in a prescribed format as proof for all academic and personal information stated in the application and the important information that is necessarily required to apply for the scholarship. These may include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

1. Mark sheets and certificates of educational qualification
2. Identity proof
3. Family income certificate
4. Caste certificate
5. Admission letter
6. Essay submission
7. Letter of recommendations
8. Applicant’s photograph

Note: Keeping a scanned copy of all the important documents as per the specified size guidelines is advisable to avoid rejections, in the case of online applications. For offline applications, students need to have photocopies of the required documents.

Keep An Eye On The Deadline

All scholarship applications come with a deadline. To avoid any last-minute rush and other hurdles, students are suggested to fill scholarship form as early as possible. However, in any circumstance, if  unable to do that, make sure to never miss the deadline.

Start Filling The Form

Once student have all the information and documents on hand, start the application procedure. We recommend to be very vigilant while filling up the details, as any discrepancy may lead the form to be rejected. If filling an offline application form, students need to make sure to avoid any overwriting in it.

Do Proofread Before Submission

Once student has checked all the mandatory details required in the application form, then do a thorough proof-check of the scholarship form once again before final submission. There’s always a chance of human error; a thorough proofread can rectify these errors, though, before being submitted.

Scholarship Form – Know Important Details

Whether a student is applying for a scholarship online or offline, a standard scholarship form consists of the following key details –

Personal Details

This section covers the personal information such as name, parents name, email id, contact details, etc. Also, there are some government scholarships that ask for  bank account details in this section such as the name of the bank, account number, IFSC code, etc., as they disburse the scholarship amount directly into the account of the students.

Educational Qualification

Depending on scholarship to scholarship, the academic requirements may vary. In this section, the students need to provide their current as well as previous academic details (as required). Students may need to keep the mark sheets and academic transcripts intact before applying for the scholarship. It is important that student enter the correct information. The details that students need to provide include the marks, year of passing, board/university of passing Classes 10, 12, graduation or post-graduation (As specified in the scholarship).

Family Income Details

This section is not necessarily asked in all the scholarships. However, the scholarships which are being disbursed based on the financial need of the students may required to enter the details of family income. This section requires annual income of  family (including the income of both the parents (if available) or guardian. Also, students need to support family income with an income certificate issued by a competent authority.

Upload Documents

While proceeding ahead in the scholarship form, students also have to upload all supporting documents required. Just like all other details, this may also vary from scholarship to scholarship. Thus, prepare scanned copies of all the important documents in advance so as to avoid any hassle while applying.

Scholarship Form – How Apply For Scholarships Online?

With the advent of technology, most of the scholarship providers invite students to apply for scholarships online. While the step-by-step application process may vary, the basic online application process requires scholarship registration, student login, updating the details, documents upload and final submission. This section covers step-by-step guide of how to apply for a scholarship through renowned government portals like NSP, UP scholarship portal, OASIS scholarship portal and more.

National Scholarship Portal

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop portal for all government scholarships. Introduced by the government of India, the portal lists a number of scholarships that are being offered by the different department of the government including Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Employment, etc. The portal also enlists the scholarships that are being offered by different states’ governments. How to apply for these scholarships online? Find answers hereunder –

Scholarship Form – Applying through National Scholarship Portal

Step 1: National Scholarship Portal Registration

1. All fresh users need to visit the Home Page of National Scholarship Portal to register
2. Click on ‘New Registration’
3. A page of ‘Guidelines for Registration on NSP’ will open
4. Go through the guidelines carefully
5. Click on ‘Continue’ to proceed
6. Fill in all required details
7. Click on ‘Register’
8. Students will receive a student application ID and password on registered mobile number

Step 2: Logging In With National Scholarship Portal

1. Click on the login button to start scholarship application
2. Enter the application ID and password received on the registered number

Step 3: Change The Password (A compulsory step)

1. Upon successful login, students will receive an OTP on registered mobile number
2. Verify the OTP
3. It will be directed to change the password page
4. Change the password and continue

Step 4: Enter The Dashboard & Complete The Application

1. Once the password is changed, students will be directed to the Applicant’s Dashboard Page
2. Click on ‘Application Form’ to start the application
3. Fill in all registration details, academic details and basic details
4. Click on ‘Save & Continue’
5. Add contact details, scheme details and upload necessary documents
6. Click on ‘Save as Draft’ (To confirm if entered correct information)
7. Once confirmed, click on ‘Final Submit’ button

Note: The applications finally submitted cannot be edited again. So, the applicants are advised to be double sure while clicking on final submit as no change of information will be entertained after final submission.

UP Scholarship Portal

Just like the government of India runs its online scholarship portal for the implementation and disbursement of various scholarship schemes, the government of Uttar Pradesh also has its separate portal for its state-funded scholarships. The online system of scholarship and fee reimbursement by UP Government accepts applications from students of UP state for different scholarships. What are the steps to be followed to apply for UP government scholarships? The answer to this question is mentioned below in the step-by-step guide.

How To Fill Online UP Scholarship Application? 

Step 1: New Student Registration

1. Visit the UP Government’s Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System
2. Click on the ‘Student’ section and select ‘New Registration’
3. Select the scholarship for which students want to apply
4. Fill in all mandatory details that are marked with an *
5. Click on ‘Submit’ to register
6. Take the print out of registration slip for future references

Step 2: Student Login

1. Once registered, click on the ‘Student’ section and select ‘Fresh Login’ option for fresh applications and ‘Renewal Login’ option for renewal applications as per the scholarship applying for
2. Log in using registration number, date of birth and password
3. It will be directed to a page containing important instructions regarding form filling
4. Read all instructions carefully and tick on the box given at the end of the page and click ‘Proceed’

Step 3: Filling The Scholarship Application

1. Click on the ‘Proceed’ button, it will be directed to the user dashboard
2. Click on ‘Fill in application form’ section
3. Fill in further details in the scholarship application form
4. Click on submit

Step 4: Upload All Supporting Documents

Once clicked on submit after filling the scholarship form, students need to upload photograph and other supporting documents.

Step 5: Final Submission Online

Before heading on to make the final submission of the application form, the students are advised to go through every information filled carefully to avoid any kind of discrepancy afterwards. Also, there is no provision of making changes to the information filled by the applicant, once finally submitted the application form.

Step 6: Submission Of Form At The Respective Educational Institution

After final submission of the scholarship form, the students are required to take the print out of the form and submit it along with other supporting documents to their respective educational institutions.

SJE Portal

SJE is the state-level scholarship portal for the students having domicile of Rajasthan state. It allows students to apply for scholarships offered by the state government’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department. The scholarships available on SJE portal are applicable for students who belong to SC, ST, EBC, OBC, DNT and SBC category. If student fulfil the eligibility criteria of these scholarships, apply online by following the steps given below.

How To Fill Online Application form through SJE portal? 

Step 1 – Registering With SJE

1. Visit the official website
2. Click on ‘New Scholarship Portal’
3. Click on the ‘Sign-Up/Register’ button
4. It will be redirected to Rajasthan Single Sign-On page. Click on ‘Citizen’ tab
5. Select any one from the options – Bhamashah, Aadhaar, Facebook, Google+ or Twitter to start the registration
6. Continue to register through respective option chosen
7. Create SSOID and password and register

Step 2 – Logging Into Your SJE Account

1. Visit the sign-in page of Rajasthan Single Sign-On
2. Log in using SSOID (digital identity) and password

Step 3 – Applying For The Scholarship

1. Once logged in, update the profile by filling in all the necessary information
2. It will be directed to the user dashboard containing various digital options
3. Select the ‘Scholarships’ option to enter the scholarship application
4. A dialogue box will appear asking – ‘How would you like to register yourself?’ Click on ‘Student’ and proceed for the scholarship application
5. Fill in all required information and upload the supporting documents
6. Finally, submit the application

Note: Following the best practices please confirm to enter the correct information in the application before submitting it

Note: Make sure to update Bhamashah ID to apply for the scholarship. Otherwise, the scholarship form will not open

OASIS Portal

Likewise, the government of West Bengal also runs its separate online scholarship portal for students who are domicile of West Bengal state. The portal comprises the scholarships available for students belonging to SC, ST and OBC category thereby creating a one-stop platform for eligible students to apply for them. How to apply for a scholarship through OASIS? What does an OASIS scholarship form contain? These questions may haunt many of the eligible candidates. The answer to which is given hereunder.

How To Fill Online Application form through OASIS portal? 

Step 1: Registering With Oasis scholarship

1. Visit the official website
2. Click on ‘Student’s registration’ in the students corner
3. Choose the district where institution is based
4. A page for verification of caste certificate will appear
5. Now fill in all details and click on submit
6. Once the caste certificate is verified then it will be directed to the online registration page. Now, fill in all mandatory fields and click on submit

Step 2: Oasis Login To Complete The Application

1. After successful registration, download the permanent user id/application number and password through ‘Download login information/acknowledgement slip’ button
2. Click on ‘Login Now’ button using application number/user id and password
3. After logging in, fill in the bank details carefully
4. Click on ‘Save and Proceed’

Step 3: Verify And Lock The Oasis Application

Once all the information is filled in the application form, click on the ‘Verify and Lock’ button to lock all the information filled.

Note: Once information is locked, students cannot make any changes further. So, make sure to enter the correct information in the application form

Step 4: Print The Application

After successful locking of the application form, click on ‘Download Application Form’ button to get the computer-generated copy of the filled-in scholarship application form.

Step 5: Submit The Printed Application

Submit the printed copy of duly-filled scholarship form along with the copies of all supporting documents to the concerned BDO (Block Development Officer) for Block area or PO cum DWO for municipality corporation.

To know more about the scholarship forms available at different state-level scholarship portals, refer to the articles in the table below –

State Scholarship Portals	Click below for the scholarship forms
TELANGANA EPASS – DEDICATED ONLINE PORTAL FOR TELANGANA SCHOLARSHIPS	TELANGANA EPASS
PRERANA – POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP REGISTRATION RELEASE AND NETWORK AUTOMATION	PRERANA
HP EPASS SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW	HP EPASS SCHOLARSHIP
MP SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW	MP SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL
GOKDOM SCHOLARSHIPS – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW	GOKDOM SCHOLARSHIPS
MAHADBT – SCHOLARSHIP LIST, ELIGIBILITY, APPLICATION PROCESS, AWARDS	MAHADBT
E-KALYAN – A DEDICATED ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL FOR JHARKHAND STUDENTS	E-KALYAN
CG SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW	CG SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL
JNANABHUMI – A DEDICATED SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL FOR STUDENTS OF ANDHRA PRADESH	JNANABHUMI
DR AMBEDKAR SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL OF PUNJAB – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW	DR AMBEDKAR SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL OF PUNJAB

Scholarship Form – FAQs

Q. How does a candidate start applying for scholarships?

Whether you are a school student or a college student, you can apply for a scholarship by following the below-given steps -

Step 1: Search for scholarships as per your requirement.

Step 2: Keep track of its application timeline so as to avoid any last-minute rush.

Step 3: Visit the official portal for scholarship application and apply as specified.

Note: It is important for the candidates to make sure that they are well-prepared before starting the application online.

Q. When should a student apply for a scholarship?

The application timeline for any scholarship varies from scholarship to scholarship. Thus, the students need to keep track of the scholarships they want to apply for. For example, if you want to apply for a UP scholarship or a scholarship on National Scholarship Portal, you need to keep yourself updated regarding their respective application timeline. It is advisable for students to refer to the official website for relevant details.

Q. What documents are required for a scholarship form?

The documents required at the time of application generally vary from scholarship to scholarship. However, some of the common documents that students should keep handy include -

Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate
Domicile certificate (if applying for a state-specific scholarship)
Academic transcripts and certificates of previous qualifying examinations
Photograph of the applicant
Identity proof
Aadhaar card
Age proof (if required)

Q. When should a student start applying for scholarships?

As soon as a scholarship is announced for an academic year, the students are advised to apply for it immediately (if they fulfil the eligibility conditions). Once the deadline approaches near, the chances are that the students may face difficulty in the application process. Applying in advance will also keep the student away from the last-minute rush.

Q. What are the chances that a student will get the scholarship amount after its application?

The chances of students getting selected for a scholarship depends on their fulfilment of eligibility and selection criteria. Mere application for the scholarship does not guarantee that the students will get the scholarship amount. Each scholarship has its own set criteria on the basis of which the selection is made. it can be either on the basis of merit or means or both. The selection committee of respective scholarships is held responsible for taking the final decision.