PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
The National Scholarship Portal has been kept open till November 30 for registration of fresh and renewal applications for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes and Economically Backward General Category (EBC) students for the academic year 2026-27.
Informing about this in detail, district social welfare officer Deepankar Ghildiyal informed that the last date for registration of fresh scholarship applications and renewal applications of eligible students of previous years on the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in) and online verification of application forms by educational institutions has been extended till November 30.
He appealed to the directors, principals, heads of institutions and principals of all concerned educational institutions/schools of the district to ensure online registration of all eligible students studying in their respective institutions on the National Scholarship Portal and after checking necessary documents, verify scholarship applications online and ensure their forwarding to district level within the stipulated time limit.
He added that all institutions concerned should pay special attention so that no eligible student is deprived of the scholarship scheme. He also appealed to students to complete the necessary process by completing their online application within the stipulated time limit.
Ghildiyal said that, in the interest of students, it is necessary to complete the application and verification process on time, paying special attention to the prescribed last date.
