National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
Scheme Overview & Objective
Flagship scheme of Ministry of Tribal Affairs empowering ST youth to pursue graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral research in premier institutions.
Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)
| Target Education Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Admission to notified Top-Class Institutions or M.Phil/Ph.D enrollment |
| Academic Disciplines / Streams | Engineering, Medicine, Management, Law, Pure Sciences |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹600000 from all sources. |
| Minimum Academic Score | Minimum 50.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam. |
| Gender Eligibility | Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender) |
| Social Reservation Category | ST |
| Domicile / Residence | All India |
Financial Benefits & Allowances
Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist
Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:
- ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
- ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
- ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
- ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
MPath Trust & Security Notice
• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).