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NFST

National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of Scheduled Tribe Students (NFST) – Overview

The NFST is a Central Government scheme launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to financially support students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category pursuing higher education in India. The scheme includes both scholarships for undergraduate/postgraduate professional courses and fellowships for M.Phil and Ph.D programs. The aim is to increase participation of ST students in higher education, especially in professional studies and research.

Key Details:

  • Scheme Name: National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (NFST)

  • Conducting / Implementing Body: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

  • Scheme Type: Central Sector Scheme

  • Components:

    1. Scholarship: For UG/PG professional and technical courses

    2. Fellowship: For M.Phil & Ph.D programs

  • Application Mode: Online

  • Portal: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or National Fellowship Portal

  • Eligibility: Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category and be studying in a recognized institution

  • Income Limit (Scholarship Component): Annual family income should not exceed 6 lakh (Not applicable for fellowship)

  • Benefits: Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, contingency grant, HRA (for fellowship), and other educational expenses

  • Selection Basis: Eligibility, document verification, and institutional approval

  • Coverage: Government institutes, accredited universities, and notified premier institutions across India

Income Criteria: The total family income of the student to be eligible for this scholarship from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.0 lakh per annum.
Universities/Institutions covered under the scheme: Students who have taken admission in the notified list of 252 reputed premier Institutions by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs are eligible to apply.
 

1. Tuition & Admission Fees: Full coverage for Govt. institutions;ceiling of Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum for private institutions as per guidelines.
2. Books & Stationery: Rs.5000/- per annum without bills/ voucher
3. Stipend: Rs.3000/-per month
4. Computer & Accessorie: Rs.45000/- (One-time assistance during the course tenure)






 

 

1. ST Certificate

2. Income Certificate

3. Fee Receipt

4. Scanned copy of the bank passbook

5. Mark sheet/Certificate of qualifying examination

6. Bona fide Certificate issued from the Institute

 

Step 1: Visit the NSP Portal

Go to the official website: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – scholarships.gov.in

Step 2: New Registration

  1. Click “New Registration” on the homepage.

  2. Read the Guidelines for Registration carefully.

  3. Tick the undertaking/consent box.

  4. Click Continue.

  5. Step 3: Fill the Registration Form

  6. Enter the following details:

  7. Login

  8. Student Name (as per Aadhaar)  

  9. Mobile Number

  10. Email ID

  11. Gender

  12. Bank Account Number & IFSC

  13. Aadhaar Number

  14.  An OTP will be sent to your mobile for verification.

    After verification, your NSP Application ID will be generated.
    (This ID is very important for login.)

    Step 4: Login to NSP

  15. Go to Student Login → Select Academic Year.

  16. Enter:

    • Application ID

    • Password

    • Captcha

  17. Click Login.

  18. On first login, you must change your password.

    Step 5: Fill the Scholarship Application Form

    Complete the form by entering:

  19.  Personal Details

  20. Religion

  21. Category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority)

  22. Annual Family Income

  23. Aadhaar / EID details

  24.  Academic Details

  25. Current Course

  26. Previous Qualification

  27. Roll Number

  28. Institution details (Select from dropdown)

  29.  Bank Account Details

  30. Your name must match bank account name

  31. Provide correct IFSC & account number

  32. Step 6: Upload Required Documents

    Documents vary by scholarship but usually include:

  33. Aadhaar Card

  34. Income Certificate

  35. Caste Certificate (if applicable)

  36. Bonafide Certificate

  37. Marksheet (previous exam)

  38. Bank passbook copy

  39. Fee Receipt / Admission proof

  40. Domicile Certificate

  41. Disability Certificate (if applicable)

FAQ

Students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category who are pursuing higher education at UG, PG, MPhil, or PhD levels are eligible. They must meet the academic requirements and income-related criteria (for scholarship component, if applicable).

It varies by category. Students receive: Scholarship (UG/PG): Tuition fee + maintenance allowance + books + contingency. Fellowship (MPhil/PhD): Monthly stipend equivalent to JRF/SRF + contingency + HRA (if applicable).

No. The scheme generally supports regular full-time students only.

Yes, hostel fees are usually included under the maintenance allowance structure for scholarship recipients.

Yes. Renewal requires satisfactory academic performance and submission of required documents like progress report, continuation certificate, and attendance proof.

Funds are released in instalments per academic year directly to the student’s bank account through DBT after verification by institution and government authorities.

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