Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship For ST Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2025-26
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Eligibility
ST students in Class 1 to 10
Region
India
Award
An annual scholarship of up to ₹6,250
Deadline
30-Sep-2025
About The Program
NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship For ST Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2025-26 is an initiative of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, to financially aid ST students studying in Classes 1 to 10 in government or government-aided schools in the state. The scholarship aims to encourage and support the education of these students and reduce the financial burden on their families. Selected candidates will receive an annual scholarship grant of up to ₹6,250.
Source: scholarships.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Sep-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian national
- be domiciled in Uttarakhand
- belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- be studying in Classes 1 to 10 in a government or government-aided school in the state
- have passed the previous year's examination
- have an annual parental/guardian income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
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.
Benefits
The selected students will receive the following scholarship amounts:-
- Classes 1 to 5: ₹600 per annum
- Classes 6 to 8: ₹960 per annum
- Classes 9 to 10:
- Day Scholars: ₹3,000 per annum
- Hostelers: ₹6,250 per annum
Documents
- Domicile certificate
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Academic marksheet/certificate (as applicable)
- Annual parental/guardian income certificate
- Aadhaar enrollment ID or scanned copy of the bank passbook
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following 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: 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: 30 September 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Applicant students must not be studying in more than one educational institution in the same academic year.
- The authenticity of the Aadhaar number mentioned in the student's online application form will be verified through the National Scholarship Portal. If a student includes the Aadhaar number in the scholarship application, it will be considered as consent given for verifying the authenticity of the Aadhaar number.
- Scholarship applicants should ensure that the name mentioned in the scholarship application, Aadhaar, and the bank account are the same. In the case where the names in the online application form and the bank account do not match, the disbursement of the scholarship to the student will not be possible.
- Applicants must provide their own or their parents' mobile number. The mobile number mentioned in the scholarship application submitted by the student or their parent can be included in the application form by more than one student-applicant in the same family.
- The provisions of this scheme can be changed at any time at the discretion of the Government of India.
Note:- For more information, kindly refer to 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Contact Details
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
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, is offering this scholarship.
Question: Does the income criteria apply to all eligible students?
Answer: The income criteria only apply to students of classes 9 & 10. There is no income requirement for the rest.
Question: Should applicants provide their own contact number?
Answer: Applicants can provide their own number or their parents' number.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the National Scholarship portal.
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