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Scholarships for students in India

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90 scholarships available

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Sitaram Jindal Scholarship for Higher Education in India

by Sitaram Jindal Foundation

The Sitaram Jindal Scholarship offers financial assistance to deserving Indian students from Class 11 to postgraduate levels, supporting their higher education across various fields nationwide.

👶For children ages 16–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Academic excellenceFinancial literacyGoal setting
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Udayan Shalini Fellowship

by Udayan Care

A long-term fellowship by Udayan Care supporting girls from low-income families with annual financial aid, mentoring and life skills training from Class XI through graduation.

👶For children ages 15–22
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate
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Tata Steel Foundation Jyoti Fellowship for SC/ST Students (Class VII Onwards)

by Tata Steel Limited

Annual fellowship by Tata Steel Foundation for meritorious SC and ST students from Class 7 to post-graduation in Jharkhand and Odisha.

👶For children ages 12–17
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
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PM CARES for Children Scheme

by Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India

Comprehensive support scheme for children who lost parents or legal guardians to COVID-19, offering financial aid, education, and health insurance.

👶For children ages 6–17
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
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Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship for Girls (Classes 9-12)

by Aditya Birla Group

Annual scholarship of ₹25,000 for girl students in Classes 9-12 from low-income families, requiring at least 60% marks.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Balika Samridhi Yojana

by Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India

Central government scholarship providing a post-birth grant and annual scholarships from Class 1 to 10 for girl children from BPL families to promote education.

👶For children ages 0–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
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Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme

by Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India

National scholarship providing Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 annually to meritorious girl students from minority communities studying in Classes 9 to 12 with family income below Rs 2 lakh.

👶For children ages 14–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Canara Bank Dr. Ambedkar Vidya Jyothi Scholarship

by Canara Bank

Annual scholarship by Canara Bank for meritorious SC/ST girl students in classes 5-10 at Government schools, providing Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 per year.

👶For children ages 9–16
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
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Khelo India Athlete Scholarship by Sports Authority of India

by Sports Authority of India

The Khelo India Athlete Scholarship supports identified young athletes with long-term annual funding for training, education, equipment, and competition exposure under the Sports Authority of India.

👶For children ages 10–21
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Sport-specific technical skillsStrength and conditioningCompetition strategy
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NWWA Scholarship for Children of Deceased Naval Personnel

by Navy Wives Welfare Association (NWWA)

Financial assistance from the Navy Wives Welfare Association supporting school and college education of children of deceased Indian Navy personnel.

👶For children ages 5–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Inspire Institute of Sport Scholarship

by JSW Sports

A fully funded residential sports scholarship at the Inspire Institute of Sport in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, training young Indian athletes across Olympic disciplines.

👶For children ages 10–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Sport-specific technical skillsStrength and conditioningSports science and recovery
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Girls for Gold Scholarship Programme by GoSports Foundation

by GoSports Foundation

Girls for Gold is a four-year high-performance scholarship programme by GoSports Foundation and Infosys Foundation that supports junior Indian women athletes aged 13-19 across six Olympic disciplines.

👶For children ages 13–19
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Sport-specific technical skillsStrength and conditioningCompetition temperament
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UP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class 9-10 Students

by Government of Uttar Pradesh (Social Welfare Department)

State financial assistance for Class 9 and 10 students in Uttar Pradesh from low-income families, disbursed via DBT through the official scholarship portal.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Bihar Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/EBC (Class 9-10)

by Government of Bihar

Bihar government scholarship providing annual financial assistance to SC, ST, OBC, and EBC students in Classes 9-10 from low-income families to support school education and reduce dropout rates.

👶For children ages 13–17
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan Yojana

by Government of Bihar

Bihar state incentive of up to ₹10,000 for students who pass Class 10 board exam in first division, with second-division support for SC and ST students.

👶For children ages 14–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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JGU Need-Based Tuition Scholarship (Merit-cum-Means)

by O.P. Jindal Global University

JGU's Merit-cum-Means tuition scholarship awards over 2,000 financial aid grants annually to admitted undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic merit and family income.

🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Bosch Need-Based Scholarship Program for Indian Students

by Robert Bosch GmbH

The Bosch Need-Based Scholarship offers financial support to economically challenged Indian students from Class 10 through post-graduation, helping them pursue higher education.

👶For children ages 15–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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KC Pullaiah Vidvatta Scholarship for Underprivileged Students

by KC Pullaiah Foundation

The KC Pullaiah Vidvatta Scholarship offers financial aid to economically disadvantaged students from Class 1 to PhD levels in Andhra Pradesh, awarded annually by the KC Pullaiah Foundation.

👶For children ages 15–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic proficiencyFinancial literacy (through managing scholarship funds)Application and documentation skills
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NSDL Shiksha Sahyog Scholarship Scheme for Indian Students

by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)

The NSDL Shiksha Sahyog Scholarship provides financial aid to underprivileged Indian students from Class 8 to postgraduate levels, helping them pursue education and overcome financial barriers.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic proficiencyFinancial literacyGoal setting
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Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC Students

by Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal

A West Bengal government pre-matric scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC students in Class 9 and Class 10, providing financial support through the OASIS portal.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Saksham Scholarship Program by Mahindra and Mahindra

by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

A CSR initiative by Mahindra Finance providing financial aid to children of commercial drivers in select states for their education.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
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Kind Circle Scholarship for Meritorious Indian Students

by Kind Circle

The Kind Circle Scholarship provides financial assistance to academically strong Indian students from underprivileged backgrounds, helping them pursue their educational dreams.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic proficiencyFinancial literacyGoal setting
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JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship for Indian Students

by JK Lakshmi Cement

The JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship provides financial assistance to Indian students from Class 5 to postgraduate levels, supporting education for economically disadvantaged families through the Vidyasaarathi portal.

👶For children ages 10–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic proficiencyFinancial literacyGoal setting
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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

by Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India

NMMSS offers ₹12,000 annually to meritorious students from economically weaker sections in India, supporting their education from Class 9 to 12 in government and aided schools.

👶For children ages 13–14
📍In-person event
💰₹Not Specified registration

What your child could gain:

ReasoningCritical thinkingProblem solving