The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has opened the application process for various education scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025, supported by both central and state governments. Eligible students can now submit applications for 23 central government-sponsored scholarships by visiting the official website.
Key Scholarships Available
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship- Department: School Education & Literacy
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
- Correction Window: November 15, 2024
This scholarship, aimed at economically disadvantaged students, supports those in Class 9 through Class 12 to reduce dropout rates at the secondary level. Each year, 1,00,000 students with a parental income below Rs 3,50,000 can receive Rs 12,000 annually.
Selection is based on state-level tests in Class 8, comprising a Mental Ability Test (MAT) and a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Eligible students must be full-time learners in government or government-aided schools and maintain satisfactory conduct.
Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships For College And University Students- Department: Higher Education
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
- Correction Window: November 15, 2024
This scheme targets meritorious students from low-income families, helping them manage expenses in higher education.
Awarded based on Class 12 results, this scholarship provides up to 82,000 new awards annually, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including professional programs.
Fifty per cent of the scholarships are reserved for female students, with eligibility tied to family income not exceeding Rs 4.5 lakh per annum. Students must be enrolled in recognised institutions and ineligible for similar financial aid programmes.
For further details, visit the official NSP website at scholarships.gov.in.