Canara Indian Bank established the Canara Bank Fellowship Portal. The main aim of the fellowship is to provide help to students who are talented but may not have enough money to continue their education.
Eligible students can apply through the portal before the deadline. Now, you must be thinking about the money reward, so let me tell you that the selected students will get ₹50,000 to support their studies. The money will be sent directly to the student’s bank account through the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
The selected applicant must be under 30 years old or have completed their post-graduation studies to be eligible for this Canara Scholarship. To learn more about the Canara Bank Fellowship Portal and the application process, continue reading this article.
Objective of the Canara Bank Fellowship
The main goal of the Canara Bank Fellowship is to help students who are talented but belong to a poor or weaker background in society. The scholarship was started by the University Grants Commission through Canara Bank to support students from economically underprivileged backgrounds. These financial funds help students to focus on their studies without worrying about money.
Salient Features
- This fellowship aims to help students from low-income families to pursue postgraduate and research studies.
- Applicants’ age should not be more than 30 years old.
- The program was launched in partnership with the University Grants Commission to ensure credibility and nationwide access.
- The students can easily apply through the official Canara Bank Scholarship Portal before the deadline.
Selection Process
Candidates for this fellowship will be selected based on how well they meet the eligibility criteria and understand what the program is looking for.
Canara Bank Fellowship Registration
- Visit the Official Website
Go to the Canara Bank Scholarship Portal https://scholarship.canarabank.in/
- Find the Scholarship Section
On the homepage, look for the Scholarship or Fellowship link and click on it. Make sure to read the details carefully.
- Go to Scholar’s Corner
Click on the Scholar’s Corner option — this will take you to a new page.
- New User Registration
Select the “New User Registration” option. A registration form will appear
- Fill Out the Registration Form
Enter all the required details such as name, date of birth, father’s name, etc.
- Upload Documents
Upload all the required documents in .jpg or .png format (as mentioned on the site).
- Submit the Application
Overview of all the information. Now click the Submit button.
- Print a Copy
After submitting, file download or print a copy.
Log in for Canara Bank Fellowship
- Go to the official website and click on the Scholars Corner option, and the SFMP Portal Login page will open.
- After that, enter your user ID and password, as well as the captcha code.
- After logging in, the dashboard opens, where you can manage your application
Last Date:
No specific deadline has been officially announced yet; most 2025 schemes typically close between October and December.
FAQs – Canara Bank Fellowship Portal (SFMP)
🔷 1. What is the Canara Bank Fellowship Portal (SFMP)?
It’s an online platform created by Canara Bank to manage and disburse fellowship/scholarship funds for UGC and AICTE-sponsored schemes directly to scholars’ bank accounts.
🔷 2. Which fellowships/scholarships are handled through this portal?
Some major schemes include:
- UGC JRF/NET Fellowship
- Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)
- Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship
- BSR Fellowships
- PG Scholarships (GATE/GPAT/SC/ST)
- Kothari Postdoc Fellowship
- Ishan Uday (for NE students)
🔷 3. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility depends on the scheme. Generally:
- Must have qualified UGC-NET/JRF or GATE/GPAT
- Belong to specific categories (SC/ST, Minorities, NE Region, etc.)
🔷 4. How can I apply for a fellowship?
- Step 1: Apply on the official portal
- Step 2: If selected, your details are forwarded to Canara Bank SFMP
- Step 3: Log in to https://scholarship.canarabank.in to track disbursements
🔷 5. Is a Canara Bank account mandatory?
No. You can receive the fellowship in any Aadhaar-linked, KYC-compliant bank account, but correct details are essential to avoid payment failures.
🔷 6. How often is the fellowship amount released?
Usually monthly, but it may vary based on:
- Institutional verification status
- Availability of funds
- Accurate submission of joining, continuation, and progress reports
🔷 7. What documents are required?
Commonly required documents include:
- Joining Report
- Continuation Certificate (monthly/quarterly)
- HRA Certificate (if applicable)
- Bank Passbook copy
- Aadhaar card
- I haven’t received my fellowship. What should I do?
Check:
- Bank account is active & Aadhaar-linked
- The institution has verified your documents
- No errors in your uploaded documents
If unresolved, email ugcfellowship@canarabank.com or contact your institutional nodal officer.
🔷 9. Can I update my bank or Aadhaar details later?
Yes, but only through the proper verification channel via your institution and/or official UGC communication.
🔷 10. Who verifies the claims?
- Students submit a continuation/joining certificate.s
- Institutions (via nodal officers) verify them
- Canara Bank SFMP processes fund release after institutional approval
🔷 11. Is there any mobile app for the SFMP?
No official mobile app is available as of now. All activities must be conducted through https://scholarship.canarabank.in
🔷 12. Where can I get technical help?
You can email:
- ugcfellowship@canarabank.com
- help.ugc@nic.in (for UGC-specific issues)