The National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST), thereby encouraging them to pursue higher education. Students who wish to avail the benefits of this scheme must submit their application through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The portal is now open for applications for the academic year 2025–2026.
National Scholarship Portal : https://scholarships.gov.in
Guidelines: https://www.iisertvm.ac.in/files/read/nfshe-st-students-guideleins