NSP Scholarship: Empowering Students for Higher Education – Insight Kashmir
Insight Kashmir sheds light on the NSP Scholarship, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (PM-USP), a flagship program by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This scholarship aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections (EWS) in pursuing higher education across Indian colleges and universities.
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (PMUSP)
Here are the key features of the NSP Scholarship highlighted by Insight Kashmir:
- Eligibility: Open to Indian students enrolled in regular, full-time courses in recognized colleges and universities within India.
- Financial Assistance: Provides financial aid of up to ₹20,000 per annum for undergraduate students and ₹30,000 per annum for postgraduate students.
- Selection Criteria: Merit and income-based; students must hail from families with an annual income of less than ₹6 lakh.
- Application Process: Applications are solicited online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Additional Details:
- The scholarship is awarded for a maximum of five years, subject to yearly eligibility criteria fulfillment.
- Scholarship amounts are directly credited to the student’s bank account.
- Students can conveniently track their application status and scholarship payments on the NSP website.
Application Insights:
For aspiring applicants, Insight Kashmir provides crucial application insights:
- The application process typically commences in June/July for the upcoming academic year starting in August.
- Applicants must register an account on the NSP website and complete the online application form.
- Required documents, such as marksheets, income certificates, and caste certificates, need to be uploaded.
- Only one application form per year is permissible.
Helpful Links:
- NSP Website: scholarships.gov.in
- NSP Guidelines: Guidelines_DOHE_CSSS.pdf
Insight Kashmir aims to equip students with the necessary information and resources to pursue their educational aspirations. For further inquiries, feel free to reach out.