The students will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 and 10), Ladakh 2025-26
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Eligibility
ST students in Class 9 and 10
Region
India
Award
A monthly scholarship up to ₹525 per month for 10 months and an ad-hoc grant of up to ₹1,000
Deadline
31-Dec-2025
About The Program
NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 and 10), Ladakh 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and implemented through the Government of UT of Ladakh, for ST students of Class 9 and 10 of the state. The scholarship aims to improve the participation of ST children in Class 9 and 10, to improve their performance and increase their chances of progressing to the post-matric stage of education. The selected candidates will receive up to ₹525 per month for 10 months and an annual ad-hoc grant of up to ₹1,000.
Source: scholarships.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Dec-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Ladakh
- belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community
- be studying in Class 9 and 10 at a recognised institution
- have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000
- not be receiving any other scholarship
Benefits
The selected students will receive the benefits in the following manner:-
| Benefit | Amount for Day Scholars (in ₹) | Amount for Hostellers (in ₹) |
| Monthly scholarship (for 10 months) | 225 | 525 |
| Annual books and Ad-hoc grants (in ₹) | 750 | 1,000 |
Additionally, a disability allowance will be provided to Divyangjan students for a year in the following manner:
- Day scholars: ₹600 per month
- Hostellers: ₹800 per month
Note:- Leprosy-cured students who also have sickle cell anaemia or thalassemia will be eligible to receive the disability allowance, provided they have the necessary medical certificate.
Documents
- Aadhaar card/Aadhaar enrolment ID
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- A passport-size photograph
How can you apply?
Eligible students can apply by following the steps below:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: 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 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: 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 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: 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.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Students who are residents of one state but pursuing their studies in another state will receive scholarship support from the state to which they belong, not the state in which they are currently studying.
- If any other family member, aside from the father and mother, is an earning member, their income shall not be included in computing the total family income.
- Self-declarations or affidavits of self-assessment of income shall not be acceptable and the state governments shall make appropriate arrangements to notify a competent income-certificate issuing authority for this purpose.
Contact Details
Government of Union Territory of Ladakh
Important Links
Media Link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: This is a centrally sponsored opportunity managed by the government of the UT of Ladakh.
Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: PwD students receive extra support monthly.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the National Scholarship portal.
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