Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (NSP Portal)
For Class 1 to 10 Students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, or Parsi Families
“Every child deserves a fair start — not a financial burden.”
Many bright children from minority communities in Goa — like Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, or Parsis — drop out before completing school because their families struggle to cover daily school expenses.
To fight this, the Ministry of Minority Affairs, through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), offers the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students — a direct financial aid scheme that supports students from Class 1 to Class 10.
It’s not just about books or uniforms — it’s about helping children stay in school and dream bigger.
🙋 Who Can Apply?
You’re eligible if:
| ✅ Criteria | Requirement |
| Religion | Must belong to any minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi) |
| Class | Studying in Class 1 to 10 in a recognized school |
| Family Income | Parent’s annual income ≤ ₹1 lakh from all sources |
| Academic Performance | Scored at least 50% marks in previous year (Class 1 exempted) |
| Nationality | Indian citizen and Goa resident |
💰 What Financial Benefits Do You Get?
| ✨ Component | Class 1–5 | Class 6–10 |
| 🎒 Admission + Tuition Fees | ₹500 per year | ₹500 per year |
| 💼 Maintenance Allowance | ₹100/month (₹1,000/year) | ₹600/month (₹6,000/year) for hostellers, ₹100/month for day scholars |
🔹 Total support can go up to ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 per student annually.
📌 Funds are transferred directly to the student’s bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
🎯 Why This Scholarship Matters
- 🏫 Helps pay for books, fees, stationery, travel, and uniform
- 👩👦 Supports single-parent or low-income families
- 💪 Reduces dropout rates in minority communities
- 📈 Encourages students to pursue education with dignity and consistency
“No child should feel less capable just because their family earns less.”
📄 Documents You Need (Scanned & Clear)
- Student’s Aadhaar Card
- Minority Community Self-Declaration (by parent/guardian)
- Income Certificate (issued by authority)
- Previous year’s marksheet (except for Class 1)
- Bonafide Certificate from school
- Student’s bank account details (passbook or canceled cheque)
- Passport-size photo
✅ Make sure the Aadhaar is linked to bank account for smooth payment.
📝 How to Apply (Via NSP Portal)
- 🔗 Visit gov.in
- Register under “New Student Registration”
- Select: Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities
- Fill in the details carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit the form and note your Application ID
✅ The school will verify your details online.
📅 Application Timeline (Expected for 2025–26)
| 📌 Activity | 🗓️ Tentative Timeline |
| Applications Open | August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| School Verification | By 15 October 2025 |
| Disbursement of Amount | November–December 2025 |
📢 ScholarSetu will keep you updated with real-time alerts once official dates are released.
🤝 Let ScholarSetu Help You Apply
Even simple forms get rejected because of:
- Wrong Aadhaar or income details
- Incomplete bank info
- Missed deadline or document mismatch
- Not knowing where to start
🎯 At ScholarSetu, we fix this with:
✅ WhatsApp-based form submission
✅ Document check & resize help
✅ Priority alerts so you don’t miss deadlines
✅ Complete guidance from start to DBT payment
💬 “If your child deserves a scholarship, we’ll make sure they get it — no errors, no stress.”
🔚 Final Words – Your Child Deserves to Learn Without Worry
🕌 If your child belongs to a minority community and is studying from Class 1 to 10, don’t let money stop them from learning.
📲 Apply through ScholarSetu.in, or send us your details and we’ll handle the rest.
🎁 A small scholarship today can be the start of a bright future tomorrow.