NationalDeadline: 2025-11-30

NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship to the Children of those Engaged in Occupations involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards, Goa 2025

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Overview

This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and the value of this scholarship is A consolidated academic allowance up to ₹8,000 per annum and an extra allowance for disabled students.

Open for: SC students of Class 1 to 10
Provided by: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
Scholarship Value: A consolidated academic allowance up to ₹8,000 per annum and an extra allowance for disabled students

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:-
be an Indian national
be domiciled in Goa
be enrolled in Class 1 to 10 in an institution recognised by a concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration
be a child/ward of a person engaged in manual scavenging, flaying, waste picking, or a hazardous health occupation (as defined in Section 2(I) of the Manual Scavengers Act 2013)

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹8,000 per annum.

In addition, a 10% extra allowance will be given to Divyang (disabled) students.

Note

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The disability is defined under the relevant Section of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016.
The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.
The award will be subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% attendance every academic year.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. ( Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
9After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note

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All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.
Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made.
Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

Selection Process

The candidates will be selected based on merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Documents Required

One passport-size photograph with the student's signature
Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets for previously passed exams
Certificate of caste signed by an authorised Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
Academic transcripts, including marksheets and certificates

Quick Info

Funding

A consolidated academic allowance up to ₹8,000 per annum and an extra allowance for disabled students

Region

India

Deadline

2025-11-30

Note

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The disability is defined under the relevant Section of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016.
The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.
The award will be subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% attendance every academic year.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. ( Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
9After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note

-
All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.
Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made.
Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.