The NFST Fellowship is a program that helps talented Scheduled Tribe students who are studying in India. It is funded by the Indian government. The program has two parts: the National Fellowship Scheme and the National Scholarship Scheme. The fellowship is for students who have finished their Master’s degree and want to study for a M.Phil or Ph.D. The scholarship is for students who are studying in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in prestigious universities. The scholarship covers a variety of subjects, including management, medicine, engineering, IT, and law. Both the fellowship and scholarship are now part of a single program.
Anyone can apply for the National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students Scholarship, regardless of their income. You can find all the information you need about this scholarship, like how much money you’ll get, how long it lasts, and who is eligible, on this page.
NFST Fellowship 2024-25 Overview
| Authority | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India |
| Scheme Name | National Tribal Fellowship for Higher Education (NFST) |
| Number of Slots | 750 fresh scholarships per year |
| Aid Amount | Rs 31000 per month |
| Application Last Date | 31 October 2024 |
| Defective Application Verification | 15 November 2024 |
| Institute Verification (till) | 15 November 2024 |
| DNO/SNO/MNO Verification (till) | 30 November 2024 |
| Official Website | fellowship.tribal.gov.in |
Eligibility for National Fellowship for ST Students
M.Phil and Ph.D level: Applicants must have completed their postgraduate studies and should be enrolled in universities within the specified category. They must achieve at least 55% in their final evaluation or grading at the postgraduate level.
Graduate and PG level: ST students who have managed to gain admission, after 10+2 or Graduation, into the recognized establishments and programs sanctioned by the Ministry will qualify for the financial aid provided under this program.
National Tribal Fellowship Scheme Amount
The person who gets the scholarship will get a stipend based on the table. They’ll only get the stipend if they meet the program’s requirements. The Housing Rent Allowance (HRA) for all programs is the same as what the UGC says (8%, 16%, or 24%, depending on the city). People with disabilities will get Rs 2000 as Escort Allowance every month (same as what the UGC says). These amounts are the same as what the UGC sets and can change if the UGC changes its rules.
| Course | Subject | Monthly Stipend | Contingency (Yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Humanities/Social Sciences | Rs 31000 | Rs 10000 |
| M.Phil | Science/Engineering/Technology | Rs 31000 | Rs 12000 |
| Ph.D | Humanities/Social Sciences | Rs 31000 (1st 2-years) & Rs 35000 (remaining 3 years) | Rs 20500 |
| Ph.D | Science/Engineering/Technology | Rs 25000 |
Documents Required for National Tribal Fellowship
To complete the application process for NFST Scholarship, applicants must provide and upload the following documents on the registration portal:
- Most recent passport-sized photo
- Certificate for ST/PVTG validated by the appropriate authority
- Certificate of 10th grade/Matriculation or equivalent as proof of date of birth
- Divyangjan status certificate from the recognized authority
- Mark sheet of Post-Graduation [Cumulative marks in percentage] or equivalent percentage for CGPA holders
- Certificate of admission/joining for M.Phil/Ph.D/Integrated M.Phil+Ph.D programs from the respective University.
- Admission offers for students who have been accepted into institutes such as IITs, AIIMS, IIMs, and IISERs.
Upon the application’s submission, the form and the attached documents will be made accessible online for verification by the relevant University or institute.
Direct Links
- Scholarship Document: Download Here
- Scholarship FAQs: Download Here
- Registration Portal: Apply Here
- Official Website: Visit Here
