About the Program
Project Aarohan is a scholarship initiative launched by the National Highways Authority of India in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust to support the educational aspirations of the children of toll plaza employees. The program is designed to remove financial barriers and provide equal access to quality education for students from economically weaker sections, starting from class 11 to postgraduate level. Selected candidates will receive an award of up to ₹50,000 with guided mentorship and career awareness.
Source: nhai.gov.in
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be from economically weaker sections
- have secured 55% or above in their last academic performance(s)
- be pursuing studies in Class 11 to the Postgraduate level
- have one or both parents currently employed at any NHAI toll plaza across India
Note: Special preference is provided for students from single-parent families/first-generation learners/girls/students with disabilities.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click ‘Login’, then click ‘Register’.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and click ‘SIGN UP’.
Step 5: Upload all required documents, fill in the necessary details and submit your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 15 December 2025
Benefits
The selected students will receive guided mentorship and career awareness, with a scholarship covering tuition fees, living expenses, and other essential academic needs:-
- For classes 11 and 12: Scholarship of ₹12,000.
- For Undergraduate and Higher Studies: Scholarship of ₹50,000.
Required Documents
- Academic transcripts
- Bonafide certificate/admission proof
- Fee receipt/previous receipts for reference if required
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Passport-size photograph
- Identification proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving License)
- Caste/Tribe Certificate (if applicable)
- Family income certificate or Family Income Proof /Notarised Affidavit/Income Proof issued by any governmental official
- Single Parent certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate of Disability (if applicable)
- Proof of Family Crisis Situation (if applicable)
- Employment ID/card of parents (toll plaza staff)
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected through a systematic process ensuring transparency and inclusivity. Selection is based on:
- Academic merit and performance
- Economic background and financial need
- Status as first-generation learner (preference given)
- Belonging to economically weaker sections/SC/ST/OBC/minority communities
- Career aspirations and commitment to education
- Parents' employment status at the toll plaza
Contact Details
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
G-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka
New Delhi – 110075
Email ID: support@scholarsbox.in | Contact Number: +919184010197
FAQ for this Scholarship
Question: Who is offering the Project Aarohan Scholarship for Higher Education 2025 opportunity?
Answer: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust, is offering this opportunity.
Question: How much is the scholarship worth?
Answer: The scholarship provides up to ₹12,000 each for students from Class 11 to final year graduation, and ₹50,000 for postgraduate and higher studies aspirants. The funds will be disbursed in tranches, either directly to the educational institutions or to the students.
Question: Who is eligible for the Project Aarohan Scholarship 2025?
Answer: Children of toll plaza employees from economically weaker sections, including first-generation learners and students from SC/ST/OBC and minority communities studying from Class 11 to the postgraduate level, are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Question: What additional support is provided besides financial aid?
Answer: The program provides structured mentorship, skill-building workshops, career guidance, and continuous progress tracking to prepare students for higher education and employment holistically.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official Project Aarohan portal.
Offered by
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is offering this opportunity in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust.
