Scholarships for students in India
A starting list of well-known programmes, who runs each one and where to apply. Amounts, income limits and dates change every year, so we link to the official site instead of repeating numbers that may be out of date.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
Meant for: Girl students in AICTE-approved technical programmes
Supports girls in diploma and degree technical courses. Eligibility, limits and dates are on the AICTE scholarship pages and the National Scholarship Portal.
AICTE Saksham Scholarship
Meant for: Students with disabilities in AICTE-approved technical programmes
Supports students with disabilities in technical education. Check the AICTE pages for the disability criteria and how to apply.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
Meant for: Students with high Class 12 marks and a family income below the scheme limit
A merit-based scheme for students entering regular degree courses. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal and renew each year as the scheme requires.
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Meant for: High-scoring students taking up basic and natural sciences
Encourages bright students to pursue science degrees and research careers. See the official INSPIRE site for who qualifies and how to apply.
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Meant for: Class 8 students from lower-income families in government and aided schools
Meant to reduce dropouts after Class 8. Students sit a state-run selection test; check your state education department for the notice.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Meant for: Students from school to postgraduate level
A single website where students apply for many central and state scholarship schemes. Each scheme has its own rules, so read the scheme page before you apply.
PM YASASVI
Meant for: Students from OBC, EBC and DNT communities
A central scheme for school and college education for students from these communities. Selection can involve an entrance test or merit; apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes
Meant for: Scheduled Caste students after Class 10
Support for studies after Class 10, with an income limit set by the scheme. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme
Meant for: Wards and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-Coast Guard personnel
Supports professional degree courses for eligible dependants of ex-servicemen. See the Kendriya Sainik Board site for the current rules.
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