Dexterity to College | National Scholar Development Program (NSDP)

Applications for Dexterity to College - National Scholar Development Program (NSDP) — Summer 2025 closed on March 24, 2025.
In the meanwhile, you can sign up for DexConnect, India's largest opportunity discovery and preparation platform or scan through all Dexterity platforms.
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Program Information
National Scholar Development Program (NSDP) — Summer 2025
Eligibility
Dexterity to College - National Scholar Development Program (NSDP) is open to all Indian school students currently studying in class 6 to 9.

NSDP is not open to candidates in class 10 to 12, college or workplace, unless they are DexSchool graduates. If you are a DexSchool graduate, you will separately receive instructions on how to apply.
Timeline and Stages
National Scholar Development Program (NSDP): April - June 2025

Dexterity to College Fellowship - Fellows Development Program (FDP): June 2025 - Lifetime
(Only if an NSDP candidate indicates and applies to the fellowship at the end of three-month long training.)
Location
Candidates remain in their respective districts and homes and access the program through digital classroom, lectures, office hours, etc. Each candidate must have a working device and an active internet connection.
Application Deadline
The last date to submit an application for Dexterity to College - National Scholar Development Program (NSDP) was March 24, 2025.

Note: Please do not wait until the last minute to submit an application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and shortlist notifications are sent every week. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Information for students from Low and Middle-Income families
Dexterity Global's financial aid policy says, "Pay only if you can". Dexterity's Office of Financial Aid ensures that Dexterity to College is accessible to students from all income groups and backgrounds. These cases may include but are not limited to low and middle-income families facing significant financial hardships, students who have lost a parent or an earning member of the family, families with Below Poverty Line (BPL) card, students attending lower income schools or those who come from disadvantaged and underserved communities.

Note: Applicants must indicate on their application that they would like to be considered for need-based financial aid.

Applications for Dexterity to College - National Scholar Development Program (NSDP) — Summer 2025 closed on March 24, 2025.

In the meanwhile, you can sign up for DexConnect, India's largest opportunity discovery and preparation platform or scan through all Dexterity platforms.

Program Information

National Scholar Development Program (NSDP) — Summer 2025

Eligibility

Timeline and Stages

National Scholar Development Program (NSDP): April - June 2025

Dexterity to College Fellowship - Fellows Development Program (FDP): June 2025 - Lifetime

(Only if an NSDP candidate indicates and applies to the fellowship at the end of three-month long training.)

Location

Candidates remain in their respective districts and homes and access the program through digital classroom, lectures, office hours, etc. Each candidate must have a working device and an active internet connection.

Application Deadline

Information for students from Low and Middle-Income families