Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria.

SC students in Class 1 to 10
India
Up to ₹6,250 per annum
30-Sep-2026
NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Center Sector), Uttarakhand 2026 is an opportunity offered by the Central Government to support Scheduled Caste (SC) students in completing their pre-matriculation education in Uttarakhand. This scholarship aims to support the studies of economically weaker students of the state. Selected students will receive an annual scholarship of up to ₹6,250.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note:- While the income criterion applies to students in Classes 9 and 10, there is no income requirement for students in Classes 1 to 8.
Selected students will receive the following scholarship amounts:-
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
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: 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: Enter your/parents/guardian Adhaar/EID number and click ‘Get OTP’ for eKYC.
Step 8: Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify’. Then click on ‘I Agree’.
Step 9: Enter all the mentioned details and click on ‘Finish’ 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 10: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 11: Fill in the required details and click ‘Login’ to proceed with the scholarship application.
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.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2026
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
Note:- For more information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines' document.
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand
Manpur Purba, Rampur Road, Haldwani
Near Dainik Jagran/Amar Ujala Press, Haldwani
District-Nainital, Uttarakhand
Email ID: directorsocialwelfare@gmail.com | Phone Number: 05946-297051
Source: https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in/
Question: What is the last date to apply for this scheme?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 30th September 2026.
Question: What documents do I need to submit to apply for this scheme?
Answer: Applicants need to submit the domicile certificate, disability certificate, academic mark sheet, income certificate, Aadhaar enrolment ID and scanned copy of bank passbook.
Question: Can disabled students apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Center Sector), Uttarakhand?
Answer: Yes, disabled students can apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students.
Question: What is the educational eligibility for this scheme?
Answer: Applicants must be studying in Class 1 to 10 in a Uttarakhand-recognised school/institution.