The National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSPG) is a scheme established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in India. The scheme aims to support these students and enable them to access quality higher education without the financial burden.
Benefits:
- Monthly Scholarship: ₹15,000/- per month for 10 months in a year.
- The scholarship amount is provided to cover various educational expenses.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be pursuing first postgraduate degree.
- Applicant who have already completed a postgraduate degree are not eligible to apply.
- Applicant must be enrolled in first year of postgraduate program.
- Applicant must be under 30 years old.
- Applicant must be enrolled in full-time program.
- Applicant must be pursuing recognized postgraduate degree program.
Application Process:
- Open the official NSP website and click on New Registration under Applicant Corner.
- Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the under taking by click on Check box and click on Continue.
- Start the registration by Mobile OTP.
- Required document (Aadhaar Details and Bank Account Details)
- Open the official NSP website and click on Fresh Application under Applicant Corner
- Login with application ID & password.
- Select the Scholarship.
- Fill out the applicant form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit.
Documents Required:
- Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates from class IX onwards.
- Attested copy of the provisional or final admission letter to the PG course.
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License).
- Bank details.
- Two recent passport size photographs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: Describe this arrangement.
The National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) is available for meritorious postgraduate students from economically less developed regions aiming for study in India.
Q2:The principal purpose of the scheme is what?
A2: The principal aim is to provide financial assistance to students from economically poorer regions so they can pursue postgraduate research.
Q3: To which does the scheme benefit?
Ten out of twelve months in a year, the plan provides eligible students with a stipend of ₹15,000 per month.
Q4: Whose achievements are achievable?
Below thirty years old meritorious applicants pursuing their first master’s degree qualify for the grant.
Q5: Is a candidate eligible to apply if already holding a master’s degree?
A5: Individuals with prior master’s degree attainment are ineligible for the grant.
Q6: What year the student should be registered to apply for the scholarship?
A6: The student should be registered in the first year of a postgraduate course.
Q7: Up to what age can one be eligible for the scholarships?
A7: The maximum age one can be eligible for is thirty years.
Q8: Can the applicant also be interested in a part-time programme?
A8: The fellowship is available only for full-time postgraduate courses.
Q9: How to search for the scholarship?
A9: Applicants may apply online through the official NSP website by registering and submitting the necessary documents.
Sources and References:
- Guidelines
- Official Scholarship Portal NSP Portal