National Scholarship Portal NSP : 2021-22 Pre-Matric For Minority Students Classes I to X

Organisation : Ministry of Minority Affairs (minorityaffairs.gov.in)
Portal Name : National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Scholarship Name : Pre Matric Scholarships Scheme For Minorities 2021-22
Applicable For : Classes I to X Students
Applicable States/UTs : All Over India
Last Date : 30/11/2021
Website/ Apply Online : https://scholarships.gov.in

What is NSP Pre Matric Scholarship For Minorities?

Pre Matric Scholarships Scheme For Minorities is implemented by Ministry of Minority Affairs for students studying Classes I to X Students. Last date to apply for scholarship is 30th November 2021. Students can apply for scholarship through National Scholarship Portal NSP. Annual income of parents from all sources does not exceed Rs.1.00 lakh.

Objective

The scholarship at pre-matric level will encourage parents from minority communities to send their school going children to school, lighten their financial burden on school education and sustain their efforts to support their children to complete school education.

The scheme will form the foundation for their educational attainment and provide a level playing field in the competitive employment arena. Empowerment through education, which is one of the objectives of this scheme, has the potential to lead to upliftment of the socio economic conditions of the minority communities.

Scope

The scholarship will be awarded for studies in India in a government or private school from class I to class X, including such residential Government institutes and eligible private institutes selected and notified in a transparent manner by the State Government and Union Territory Administration concerned.

Eligibility

Scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination and annual income of their parents/guardian from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1.00 lakh.

Selection Procedure

Fresh – As the number of scholarships for minorities available in a year is fixed and limited, it is necessary to lay down preference for selection. Inter-se selection weightage is to be given to poverty rather than marks (the applicant is required to submit an Income Certificate as per para-11(ii)). In case of same income, merit shall be generated from ‘Date of Birth’ criteria of applicant (senior is preferred).

Renewal – There is no merit list generation for renewal cases. Renewal applicant will get the scholarship if one has obtained 50% in his/her previous year’s examinations (at the same Institute and in same course) and his/her application is verified by all authorities (as designated by Ministry of Minority Affairs) and approved by State Governments/UTs.

Rate of Scholarship

Actual financial assistance will be provided for admission/tuition fee and maintenance allowance as given below subject to a maximum ceiling indicated against item concerned.

Renewal of Scholarship

The scholarship, once awarded, may be renewed during the next academic year of the course on the production of certificate that the student has secured 50% marks in the previous year’s examination (provided the students pursues the same course and same Institute/School).

How To Apply For Pre Matric Scholarship For Minorities?

The Pre Matric Scholarship scheme is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). It is mandatory for all students to apply online on the website i.e. www.scholarships.gov.in.

Pattern of Financial Assistance

The scheme is Central Sector Scheme and 100% funding is provided by the Ministry of Minority Affairs

Instructions

(i) Students must select their bank/branch name carefully from the drop down list.

(ii) Thereafter the complete account no. must be entered correctly. Students are suggested to get their account number verified by their concerned Bank Branch including Bank account number and IFS Code.

(iii) Disclaimer (*If bank details entered by students are found incorrect or not validated by the student’s bank, the scholarship will be canceled/amount will not be transferred even though the application is approved for scholarship).

(iv) Bank Account holders must check their ‘Know your Customer’ (KYC) status from bank and if required the KYC must be done for successful transaction of scholarship amount.

(v) Bank Account must be operational/active till the scholarship is disbursed.
(vi) Bank Account must be preferably in any scheduled Bank with core banking facility and proper IFS Code.

(vii) Bank Account must be in the name of either the student or a joint account of student with either mother or father or a legal guardian only.

What is the Last Date of Pre Matric Scholarship For Minorities?

Important Dates of NSP Pre Matric Scholarship For Minorities are

Scheme Last Date : Open till 30-11-2021
Defective & Institute Verification : Open till 15-12-2021