UGC to Launch NSPG and Ishan Uday Scholarship Applications Soon
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance
Why in news
The University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon open applications for two scholarship schemes—National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) and Ishan Uday Special Scholarship—through the National Scholarship Portal. This is relevant for students seeking financial aid for higher education, and for UPSC/SSC aspirants tracking government schemes.
Background
The NSPG and Ishan Uday schemes are part of UGC's efforts to support higher education. The Ishan Uday scheme specifically targets students from the North Eastern Region to promote education there.
Key facts
UGC will soon begin the application process for NSPG and Ishan Uday scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
NSPG is for first-year postgraduate students in regular/full-time courses at recognized institutions.
NSPG provides Rs 1.5 lakh per year, paid as Rs 10,000 per month for two years.
Ishan Uday is for students from the North Eastern Region who passed Class 12 and are admitted to first year of a regular undergraduate course.
Ishan Uday provides Rs 10,000 to Rs 80,000 per year depending on the course, for three to five years.
Detailed application schedule will be announced separately by UGC.
Institutions must verify applications within fifteen days of submission.
Prelims pointers
- Scheme: National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG)
- Scheme: Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme
- Implementing body: University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Portal: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Target region for Ishan Uday: North Eastern Region
- NSPG amount: Rs 1.5 lakh per year (Rs 10,000/month for 2 years)
- Ishan Uday amount: Rs 10,000 to Rs 80,000 per year for 3-5 years
- Eligibility: First-year PG students for NSPG; Class 12 pass from NER for UG for Ishan Uday
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of scholarships in promoting higher education and equity in India.
- Critically examine the effectiveness of UGC schemes in addressing regional disparities in education, especially in the North East.