ScholarshipSTMerit
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
By Ministry of Tribal Affairs
About this scholarship
Student applications for 2026-27 are open on the National Scholarship Portal from 1 June 2026 to 31 October 2026.
You need a One Time Registration (OTR) number to apply on the National Scholarship Portal. Check the full eligibility, amount and documents in the scheme's guidelines on the portal before you apply.
Who can apply
- Check the full eligibility rules in the scheme guidelines on the National Scholarship Portal
Documents you may need
- One Time Registration (OTR) number
- Aadhaar or Aadhaar enrolment ID (needed for the OTR)
- More documents are listed in the scheme guidelines
Dates and rules can change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply, and never pay anyone to apply for you.