Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
ST students in Class 1 to 10
India
An annual scholarship of up to ₹6,250
30-Sep-2025
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
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.
The selected students will receive the following scholarship amounts:-
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.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Note:- For more information, kindly refer to 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
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
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.