NSP Scholarship 2024: Students started getting scholarship money, check here

NSP Scholarship 2024 : If you are studying but you are facing financial burden to get higher education. So now you do not need to worry because your dream of getting higher education will now be fulfilled by the government. For information, let us tell you that now this is possible through NSP Scholarship.

If you want to avail the benefits of this scholarship scheme, then it is necessary to apply for it first. If you are selected for the scholarship, then the government will provide you a scholarship of up to Rs 75000. Therefore, it is important that you get all the information related to filling your application form.

In today’s article, we will tell you about NSP Scholarship. In this article, you will get enough information about how you can apply, what are the eligibility criteria set by the government for this and we will provide you all other information.

NSP Scholarship 2024

The central government has taken a very important initiative by starting the NSP scholarship. Under this, the government provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections so that there is no financial hindrance in their education. In this way, under this scholarship scheme, it is ensured that socially and economically weaker students are encouraged to pursue education.

Under this, students can get higher education by getting financial help from the government. Its students get many options to get good jobs. Along with this, the future of the students is strengthened and their career is also strengthened. Many types of communities are helped through this scholarship scheme.

One Time Registration (OTR) is a unique 14-digit number issued based on the Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID) and is applicable for the entire academic career of the student.

OTR simplifies the scholarship application process, thereby eliminating the need of registration in each academic year.

OTR is required to apply for scholarship on National Scholarship Portal

Types of NSP Scholarships

The following scholarships are given to students through NSP Scholarship:-

• Pre-Matric Scholarship is provided to students who are studying from class 1 to class 10.
• Post Matric Scholarship is given to those students who are pursuing graduation or post graduation courses.
• Merit based scholarship is given according to the performance of the students. Under this, the government rewards the students who perform best in studies.
• Minority scholarships are given to students who belong to the minority group.
• Means based scholarship is given to the students belonging to economically weaker section.
• Disability scholarships are given to students who are physically handicapped.

• NSP services are now available at Common Service Centres (CSCs). Students can avail the scholarship related services by visiting the nearby CSCs. The total charges for the entire activity per candidate (including generation of Reference number, biometric -authentication, generation of One-Time Registration (OTR) number, and filing of complete application form of the candidate) is fixed at Rs 30.00 (inclusive of all applicable taxes, etc.) To locate the nearest CSC please visit the link: https://locator.csccloud.in/
• Dear Student , if you are getting error 904 while doing face authentication, kindly update UIDAI AadhaarFACERD App from PlayStore.
• It has been observed in some cases that student’s / parent’s / legal guardian’s face authentication for generation of OTR is getting failed as they (Aadhaar Holder) have locked the biometrics for authentication in their Aadhaar. In such cases students / parents / legal guardians are advised to check their Biometric Lock / Unlock status by using mAadhaar mobile app or My Aadhaar web portal. Before proceeding for face authentication through NSP OTR app, kindly ensure that the Biometric Lock / Unlock status should be as “Unlocked” for authentication in Aadhaar. To lock or unlock the Biometric in Aadhaar, please click on the “Lock/Unlock Aadhaar” option on myAdhaar web portal(please refer to the link: https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bio-lock). For assistance, please watch the video.
• Scholarship Application Fresh & Renewal is open for AY 2024-25.
• The Portal is open for One Time Registration (OTR) for students .Apply now
• One Time Registration (OTR) is a unique number allotted to the student and is applicable for entire academic career on National Scholarship Portal.
• OTR is required to apply for the scholarships on National Scholarship Portal from AY 2024-25.
• OTR can be generated using Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrollment number(EID)
• The students who have applied on National Scholarship Portal in AY 2023-24 will be allotted the OTR/Reference number through the portal and intimated through SMS. For more details please Click here.
• NSP OTR App is available on Google Play Store. 

Key Benefits of NSP Scholarship

Through this scholarship scheme, financial assistance is given to students of different categories so that students get many benefits:-

• You can get Rs 75000 as scholarship.
• Students get a lot of help in meeting their tuition fees, purchasing books and other educational expenses.
• Students can pursue advanced degrees without having to struggle for money.
• Under the scheme, meritorious students from minorities and economically weak sections are benefited.

Eligibility Criteria for NSP Scholarship

Students get benefits under NSP Scholarship only if they fulfill all the eligibility criteria such as :-

• Student must be a permanent citizen of India
• The student must be enrolled in any recognized school or university or institute in India.
• Students will get scholarship only if they maintain their academic standard level.
• The annual income of the family should not exceed the limit fixed by the government.

Documents Required for NSP Scholarship

Under NSP Scholarship, students have to provide some necessary documents like:-

• Aadhar card
• Certificates of education
• I Certificate
• Bank account details
• Caste certificate
• If the student is disabled then its certificate.

How to apply for NSP Scholarship online?

• First of all, the student has to visit the official website for NSP Scholarship https://scholarships.gov.in/.
• Now you have to complete the registration process, for this you have to enter date of birth, email ID and phone number.
• Now after completion of the registration process, an email ID and a password will be given to you.
• You have to login to the portal by entering the email ID and password you have received.
• After logging into the account, you have to start filling your application form.
• Now you have to enter all your personal details along with your education records and financial status.
• After this, you have to scan all the required documents and upload them at the designated place.
• Finally you have to submit your NSP scholarship form.

FAQs

Where to apply for NSP Scholarship?

Students from all categories of the country applying for NSP scholarship will have to apply by visiting the official website of the scheme https://scholarships.gov.in/.

Can I apply for NSP Scholarship from all states?

Yes, all the students from all states and union territories of India can apply for the NSP Scholarship Scheme.

Do I need to pay a fee while applying?

No, any student applying on NSP Portal need not pay any application fee, it is totally free.