Scholarships

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income limits and dates change every year, so we link to the official site instead of repeating numbers that may be out of date.

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students

Department of Higher Education

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.

Official siteReviewed 30 Oct 2026

PM YASASVI

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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.

Official siteReviewed 30 Oct 2026

Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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.

Official siteReviewed 30 Oct 2026

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