The National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students Scholarship helps Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursue higher studies at graduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels. The fellowship supports advanced research and teaching careers, while the scholarship encourages meritorious ST students to study in professional fields such as management, medicine, engineering, and information technology. The scheme targets excellence in higher education by providing financial assistance to ST students in recognized government and private institutions.

Open to ST students enrolled in graduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., or Ph.D. programs. Applicants must be pursuing studies in identified institutions of excellence. There are no specific income or marks criteria mentioned on the official portal. The scheme is exclusively for ST category students as recognized by the Government of India.

Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at https://scholarships.gov.in/. Register using Aadhaar or other valid IDs, fill in academic and personal details, and upload required certificates. Submit the application online before the deadline listed on the portal. Ensure all documents are verified by the institution. Track the application status on the NSP dashboard.