The Department of School Education & Literacy has extended the last date for submission of applications for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to 15th November 2024. This extension offers eligible students additional time to complete their applications, which initially opened on 30th June 2024.
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is an initiative aimed at encouraging economically disadvantaged yet academically gifted students to continue their education beyond the elementary level, helping them pursue studies up to the higher secondary level. Every year, one lakh scholarships are awarded to Class IX students who successfully pass the qualifying exam administered by the respective State/UT governments.
The scheme provides:
Eligible students must complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP before applying for the scholarship scheme. The eligibility requirements include:
To aid students, the NSP provides a FAQ section on its official website: https://scholarships.gov.in/studentFAQs.
The NSP requires applications to undergo a two-tier verification process to ensure authenticity and eligibility:
Upon successful verification, scholarships will be disbursed directly into students’ bank accounts via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
As of 1st November 2024, the NSP has recorded 86,323 new applications and 162,175 renewal applications for the NMMSS. This number reflects a strong response from students eager to continue their education with financial support through this program.
For more details, students and their families are encouraged to review the NSP website and follow the guidelines to ensure their application is complete and verified within the prescribed deadlines.
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