The National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST students (NFST) for the year 2025-26 has officially been announced. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, invites online applications for the National Fellowship under the scheme "National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST candidates". This Fellowship is awarded to students selected for pursuing Ph.D. programmes.
The National Fellowship is a financial assistance scheme provided by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for ST students pursuing higher education.
Students from Scheduled Tribes (ST) who have been selected for Ph.D. programmes are eligible to apply.
You can apply online through the National Tribal Fellowship portal.
The application portal will open from 1st August 2025 and close on 30th September 2025.