Scholarships for students in India
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90 scholarships available
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
What your child could gain:
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.
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