National Scholarship For Post Graduate Studies
₹15,000/month for 10 months · first postgraduate degree students under 30
The National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSFPGS) by the Ministry of Education provides financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections for their first postgraduate degree in India. Eligible students receive Rs.15,000 per month for 10 months each year to help cover living and study expenses. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarships Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
About This Scheme
The National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSFPGS) by the Ministry of Education provides financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections for their first postgraduate degree in India. Eligible students receive Rs.15,000 per month for 10 months each year to help cover living and study expenses. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarships Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Full official description
The National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSPG) scheme was established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The scheme was initially launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue postgraduate studies in India.
Benefits
- Monthly scholarship of Rs.15,000 for 10 months per year
- Scholarship continues for the duration of the first postgraduate degree programme
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Not directly startup-relevant — this is a postgraduate study scholarship, not a business or research funding scheme.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be enrolled in the first year of a recognised full-time postgraduate degree programme
- Must be under 30 years of age
- Must be pursuing their first postgraduate degree — those who already hold a postgraduate qualification are not eligible
- Must be enrolled in a full-time (not distance/part-time) programme
How to Apply
New Registration: Visit the New Registration. Once completed, your reference number will be generated and the same will be sent to your registered phone number. > Process for OTR ID Number Generation: Download and install AadhaarFac (Visit scholarships.gov.in)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this scheme ?
A scheme started by Ministry of Education for the student Higher education.
What is the main objective of the scheme ?
The scheme was initially launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue postgraduate studies in India.
What are the benefits of the scheme ?
Scholarships of Rs.15,000/- per month for 10 months in a year.
Who can get the benefits ?
All the students who full fill the eligibility criteria.
If a applicant already have the postgraduate degree, is he/she eligible to apply ?
Applicant must be pursuing first postgraduate degree. Applicant who have already completed a postgraduate degree are not eligible to apply.
On which year, student need to enroll for scholarship?
Applicant must be enrolled in first year of postgraduate program.
What is the maximum age to get the scholarship benefits?
Applicant must be under 30 years old.
Can applicant also apply for part time program ?
No. Applicant must be enrolled in full-time program.
How to apply for the scholarship ?
- Applicant need to register themself on the portal.
- Login with credential and apply.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments 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