MHRD Scholarship 2022: The Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), in its operational ambit, has two sectors for promoting education and literacy in the country. They are the Department of School Education and Literacy and the Department of Higher Education. Through these two departments, the MHRD provides scholarships in the form of financial assistance to meritorious students. There are two distinct types of scholarships offered by MHRD for meritorious students: National Level and External Level Scholarships. This article provides detailed information about MHRD Scholarship 2022, including the last date, eligibility criteria, online application process, documents required, selection & renewal process, rewards, application status, and the complete list of scholarships under this scheme.
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MHRD Scholarship 2022
Provided by | Ministry of Human Resources Development |
Scholarship Name | MHRD Scholarship |
Last Date of Application | December 31, 2022 |
Official Website | mhrd.gov.in |
Helpdesk No. | 23386451/ 23382698 |
List of MHRD Scholarships
National Level Scholarships
Scholarship Name | Application Period |
Central Sector Scholarship (for college and university level students) | July – October |
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for Jammu & Kashmir | March – May |
National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education ( NSIGSE) | August – October |
National means cum merit scholarship | July – October |
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) | March – April |
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girls | August – October |
AICTE- Saksham scholarship scheme | December – February |
External Level Scholarships
Scholarship Name | Application Period |
Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK | December – February |
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships | January – March |
Chinese Government Scholarships | January – March |
South Korean Government Scholarships | February – March |
Japanese Government Scholarships | February – March |
Italian Government Scholarships | March – April |
Mexican Government Scholarships | April – May |
Israel Government Scholarships | October – November |
Brazilian Government Scholarships | June – August |
Presidential Scholarships, Sri Lanka | August – October |
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | January – February |
Eligibility Criteria for MHRD Scholarship 2022
Each of these scholarships listed under the national and external level scholarships has different eligibility criteria. Candidates who wish to apply for an MHRD scholarship should note the different conditions before applying. Candidates who completely fulfill the eligibility criteria should apply for these scholarships. If a candidate is found to be ineligible for any scholarship, their application might be cancelled at any moment without further notice to the applicant.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Central Sector Scholarship (for college and university level students) |
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Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for Jammu & Kashmir |
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National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education ( NSIGSE) |
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National means cum merit scholarship |
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Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) |
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girls |
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AICTE- Saksham scholarship scheme |
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Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK |
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New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships |
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Chinese Government Scholarships |
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South Korean Government Scholarships |
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Japanese Government Scholarships | Scholarships available for research programs and master level Ph.D. programs.
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Italian Government Scholarships | Scholarships given out for master’s degree/Ph.D. programs/ Italian language and culture related studies
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Mexican Government Scholarships |
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Israel Government Scholarships |
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Brazilian Government Scholarships |
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Presidential Scholarships, Sri Lanka |
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Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship |
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How to Apply for MHRD Scholarship 2022?
National and External Scholarships have different ways to apply. The appropriate gateway to apply for each MHRD scholarship has been tabulated for ease of understanding.
Scholarship Name | How to Apply? |
Central Sector Scholarship (for college and university level students) | To be applied through the NSP portal. |
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for Jammu & Kashmir | To be applied through the PMSSS J&K scholarship portal |
National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education ( NSIGSE) | Through NSP [online] Or OFFLINE method by submitting forms to district education officers. |
National means cum merit scholarship | Through NSP. |
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) | Through PMRF online portal. |
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girls | Through Pragati Saksham ( AICTE official site) |
AICTE- Saksham scholarship scheme | Through Pragati Saksham ( AICTE official site) |
Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK | Through the Sakshat portal of MHRD. |
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships | Through the Sakshat portal of MHRD. |
Chinese Government Scholarships | Through the Sakshat portal of MHRD. |
South Korean Government Scholarships | Through the Sakshat portal of MHRD. |
Japanese Government Scholarships | OFFLINE method – Apply via Japanese Embassy in India |
Italian Government Scholarships | Through Sakshat portal of MHRD. |
Mexican Government Scholarships | Through Sakshat portal of MHRD. Also through the Mexican government website |
Israel Government Scholarships | Through Sakshat portal of MHRD. |
Brazilian Government Scholarships | Through Brazilian consulate/embassy |
Presidential Scholarships, Sri Lanka | Submit application form and documents to the MHRD office in person. |
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Through Sakshat portal of MHRD. |
MHRD Scholarship Selection Process
The various kinds of scholarships offered by MHRD come in with its own set of guidelines and selection criteria. Here are a few metrics based on which candidates would be selected for these scholarship schemes. The metrics or parameters in consideration are:
- Selection test for availing scholarship
- Passing eligibility criteria
- Academic merit of the candidate
- Financial/economic condition of the candidate etc.
Scholarship Name | Selection Criteria |
Central Sector Scholarship (for college and university level students) |
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Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for Jammu & Kashmir |
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National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education ( NSIGSE) |
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National means cum merit scholarship | Involves a selection test Test process includes:
The respective states conduct these tests. |
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) |
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girls |
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AICTE- Saksham scholarship scheme |
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Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK |
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New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships |
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Chinese Government Scholarships |
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South Korean Government Scholarships |
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Japanese Government Scholarships |
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Italian Government Scholarships |
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Mexican Government Scholarships |
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Israel Government Scholarships |
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Brazilian Government Scholarships |
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Presidential Scholarships, Sri Lanka |
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Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship |
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MHRD Scholarship Renewal Procedure
MHRD shall grant students a scholarship till the respective student completes his/her course without any breaks in studies. Also, students have to submit a renewal application form every year by quoting several details like the marks scored in the previous year of study; attendance maintained, consistency in marks, etc. This scholarship mainly aims to help meritorious students from low-income groups; hence maintaining a good track record in studies is essential.
- Visit the official website.
- Under the login section, click on the renewal login for the current year.
- Provide details like student Id of last year [current applicant Id] and password.
- Enter all relevant details in renewal application for,
- Enclose/upload scanned documents to support your renewal application form.
- After all, entries, click on the SUBMIT button.
It is hereby noted that candidates who have already received a scholarship from MHRD in the previous year should rightly choose renewal options for the current year and not click on the fresh application, which will be considered a duplicate application made by the candidate for the same scholarship. The authorities shall not entertain such acts, and therefore the renewal of the earlier scholarship availed shall remain cancelled in that case.
MHRD Scholarship Rewards & Benefits
Each of these scholarships offers different benefits and rewards, and it varies between the National and External scholarships as well. The respective amount and aids are tabulated below for a quick and easy reference of students:
Scholarship Name | Benefits and Rewards |
Central Sector Scholarship (for college and university level students) |
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Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for Jammu & Kashmir |
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National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education ( NSIGSE) |
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National means cum merit scholarship |
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Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) |
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girls |
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AICTE- Saksham scholarship scheme |
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Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK | Scholarship amount shall cover expenses of
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New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships | Scholarship amount shall cover expenses of
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Chinese Government Scholarships | Full Scholarship amount shall cover expenses of
Partial scholarship amount shall provide one or few of these benefits |
South Korean Government Scholarships | Scholarship amount shall cover expenses of
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Japanese Government Scholarships |
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Italian Government Scholarships |
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Mexican Government Scholarships |
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Israel Government Scholarships |
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Brazilian Government Scholarships |
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Presidential Scholarships, Sri Lanka |
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Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship |
This amount covers stipend amount, travel allowance charges, administrative charges etc. |
MHRD Scholarship 2022 – FAQ’s
1. What are the different types of grants provided under MHRD scholarship?
Answer: Cash rewards and Aids, Fee waivers at certain places, and Covering different study-related expenses.
2. What is the name of the portal through which external scholarships are to be applied?
Answer: Sakshat is the scholarship through which online external applications can be made. Also, nominations for cultural and exchange programs can be referenced through the same portal.
3. How to apply for National Scholarships?
Answer: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is the website through which online applications for National scholarships can be made.
4. What are the general conditions to fulfill eligibility criteria for MHRD scholarships?
Answer: Age of the student, Academic merit scores of the student, Annual income of the family, Domicile of candidate and Educational qualification
5. In which countries do the external applications provide students a chance to pursue higher studies?
Answer: New Zealand, United Kingdom, China, Israel, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Italy.
Contact Details
Address: The Joint Secretary, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi – 110001
Contact Numbers: 23386451/ 23382698
Fax Number: 23385807