Scholarship schemes in India

Browse 88 schemes in India. Tap any scheme to see who is eligible, the benefits, and how to apply — each verified against its official source.

Scholarships for students across India

Scholarships reward and enable students who might otherwise struggle to fund their studies. This category covers pre-matric and post-matric scholarships, merit awards, means-based grants, and support specifically for SC, ST, OBC, minority, and differently-abled students, as well as schemes for girls and the children of workers in particular trades.

The single biggest reason students miss out is timing and documents — portals open for a short window each year and reject incomplete applications. Keep your latest marksheet, income certificate, caste/category certificate, and a bank account in the student’s own name ready before you start. Browse the scholarships below and check the Education category for related support.

CentralAICTE – Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) Scheme

The AICTE – Mitacs Globalink Research Internship offers Indian students a chance to conduct research in Canada for 12 weeks.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Employment StateAlpasankhyak Post-Maitrik Chhaatravrtti Yojana

The Alpasankhyak Post-Maitrik Chhaatravrtti Yojana offers financial support to minority students in Madhya Pradesh for post-secondary education.

Madhya Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateAlpsankhyak Merit-Cum-Means Chatravriti Yojana

The Alpsankhyak Merit-Cum-Means Chatravriti Yojana offers scholarships to meritorious minority students in Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateAttendance Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students with Disabilities of Rural Areas

The Attendance Scholarship Scheme supports rural girl students with disabilities in Punjab by providing financial assistance for education.

Punjab · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateAward of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students

One-time cash grant of ₹1,000 for Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry scoring 65% or above in matriculation.

Puducherry · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralAward of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields

The scheme provides scholarships to young artists for advanced training in various cultural fields.

Central · Education, Scholarship StateAward to Scheduled Castes Students Who Secured Top Ranks at State and District Level in Standard X & XII (Sahuji Maharaj Assistance)

Cash prizes for Scheduled Castes students in Gujarat who achieve top ranks in Standard X and XII exams.

Gujarat · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateBhagwan Budhdh Scholarship

The Bhagwan Budhdh Scholarship provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste girls in Gujarat for higher education.

Gujarat · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateBPL Scholarship for College Students

The BPL Scholarship for College Students in Chhattisgarh offers financial aid to students from low-income families pursuing higher education.

Chhattisgarh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateBuilding And Other Construction Scholarship

The Building And Other Construction Scholarship supports SC-category students in Odisha pursuing technical education.

Odisha · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralCentrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India

This scheme provides pre-matric scholarships to OBC students from low-income families in India.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralCentrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th

Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Caste students in Classes 9 and 10 to support their education.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateChief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

The Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities provides financial aid for higher education abroad to eligible minority students in Telangana.

Telangana · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateChief Minister’s UPSC Combined Civil Services Coaching Scheme

The scheme offers financial assistance and coaching for Arunachal Pradesh ST students preparing for UPSC exams.

Arunachal Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateCM’s Lairik Heiminnashi Programme (CMLH)

CMLH Programme offers free remedial coaching for students in Manipur from SC, OBC, and minority communities.

Manipur · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateDayanand Bandodkar Scheme For Higher Education For Orphans

The Dayanand Bandodkar Scheme provides financial assistance for higher education to orphans in Goa.

Goa · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateDevnarayan Gurukul Yojana

Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana provides educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan · Education, Scholarship CentralDr. Ambedakar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarships for the Economically Backward Class (EBC) Students

The scheme offers financial support for post-matric studies to Economically Backward Class students in India.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateDr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students

The scheme provides scholarships to meritorious OBC students in Himachal Pradesh for higher education.

Himachal Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateEducation Assistance for the Construction Workers

This scheme offers educational scholarships to children of registered construction workers in Delhi.

Delhi · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateEducational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The Educational Assistance scheme in Assam provides scholarships to children of registered construction workers.

Assam · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateEducational Assistance (ANBOCWWB)

The Educational Assistance scheme provides financial support for the children of registered construction workers in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateEducational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB)

This scheme provides scholarships to children of registered construction workers in Meghalaya for their education.

Meghalaya · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateEducational Assistance For Children Of Victims Of Crime

This scheme offers educational financial support to children of crime victims in Kerala.

Kerala · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateFinancial Assistance For Education Of Children Of Registered Worker (HBOCWWB)

The scheme provides financial aid for the education of children of registered construction workers in Haryana.

Haryana · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateGaon Ki Beti

Gaon Ki Beti is a scholarship scheme in Madhya Pradesh for rural girl students who excel in Class 12.

Madhya Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateGeneral Pre Matric Scholarship-Uttar Pradesh

The General Pre Matric Scholarship in Uttar Pradesh supports financially disadvantaged students in Class 9 and 10 from the General category.

Uttar Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateGopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana

Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana provides financial aid for higher education to underprivileged students in Odisha.

Odisha · Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateGrant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students

The scheme offers a scholarship of ₹1,000 per year to Scheduled Caste girl students in Puducherry for primary education.

Puducherry · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateH.P. Swaran Jayanti Middle Merit Scholarship Scheme For Govt. Schools

The H.P. Swaran Jayanti Middle Merit Scholarship Scheme offers financial support to meritorious students in government schools in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralIASRI Scholarship For M.Sc And Ph.D

The IASRI Scholarship provides monthly financial support for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in agricultural statistics and computer applications.

Central · Agriculture, Education, Scholarship CentralICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates

Scholarship for SC/ST students pursuing undergraduate agriculture programs, offering financial support for education.

Central · Agriculture, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralIndian Agricultural Research Institute - Scholarship

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute offers a monthly scholarship for M.Sc. students in agriculture.

Central · Education, Scholarship StateIndira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post Plus Two Students

The Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana offers scholarships to meritorious post-plus two students in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralIndo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science

The Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme supports women scientists from India and France for collaborative research.

Central · Education, Scholarship CentralInnovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Internship

INSPIRE Internship offers science camps for top students to engage with scientific leaders and enhance their interest in research.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralIVRI Institute Scholarship For M.V.Sc. And Ph.D.

The IVRI Institute Scholarship offers financial support for M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. students at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateJai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana

The Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana offers financial support for SC students in Delhi attending coaching for competitive exams.

Delhi · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateJunior Merit Scholarship

The Junior Merit Scholarship in Odisha offers financial aid to meritorious students in Class XI and XII from low-income families.

Odisha · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralJunior Research Fellowship (JRF) And Research Associateship (RA) For Foreign Nationals

The JRF and RA scheme offers financial support for foreign nationals pursuing advanced research in India.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateKali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme

The Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme provides scooties to eligible girl students in Rajasthan to encourage education.

Rajasthan · Education, Scholarship, Women & Child StateKALIA Scholarship

KALIA Scholarship provides financial support for professional and technical education to children of eligible farmers in Odisha.

Odisha · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateKSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme

The KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme supports research for Ph.D. holders in Kerala with a monthly stipend and contingency grant.

Kerala · Education, Scholarship StateLakshadweep Scholarship Scheme

The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme offers financial aid to students from Lakshadweep for various educational courses.

Lakshadweep · Education, Scholarship StateMedhavi Chhatr/Chhatra Shiksha Protsahan Yojana

The Medhavi Chhatr/Chhatra Shiksha Protsahan Yojana offers financial assistance to students in Chhattisgarh based on academic performance.

Chhattisgarh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateMerit Awards

The Merit Awards scheme in Maharashtra provides financial assistance to disabled students excelling in education.

Maharashtra · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateMerit Based Award and Recognition Of High Performance In The Board Exams Of SSC And HSSC In The State Of Goa

This scheme offers financial awards to Scheduled Tribe students in Goa based on their performance in SSC and HSSC board exams.

Goa · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralMerit-cum-Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects

Scholarship scheme for undergraduate students in agriculture and animal science, providing ₹1,000 monthly for eligible candidates.

Central · Agriculture, Education, Scholarship StateMizoram Research Fellowship

The Mizoram Research Fellowship offers financial support to research workers and teachers in Mizoram.

Mizoram · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateMukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojna

Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojna offers a one-time cash incentive to eligible students from Himachal Pradesh pursuing higher education in select institutions.

Himachal Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateMukhyamantri Yuba Yogajog Yojana

The Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogajog Yojana offers scholarships to final-year students in Tripura for purchasing smartphones.

Tripura · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateMukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana

The Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana offers financial support for higher education to economically disadvantaged students in Gujarat.

Gujarat · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateNagaland State Merit Scholarship

The Nagaland State Merit Scholarship supports meritorious students in Nagaland pursuing post-matric education.

Nagaland · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralNational Fellowship For OBC Students

The National Fellowship for OBC Students provides financial support for higher education to eligible OBC students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralNational Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component

The NHDP Scholarship Component provides financial aid to children of handloom weavers for education expenses.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralNational Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

A scholarship of ₹12,000 per year for classes 9–12, for bright students from families earning under ₹3.5 lakh, selected through a class-8 exam.

Central · Education, Scholarship CentralNational Talent Scholarship Postgraduate

The National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate offers financial support for postgraduate agriculture studies.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateNEET/JEE Coaching For Tribal Students

The NEET/JEE Coaching for Tribal Students scheme offers financial support for coaching to tribal students in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateOBC Pre Matric Scholarship-Uttar Pradesh

The OBC Pre Matric Scholarship in Uttar Pradesh supports financially disadvantaged OBC students in Class 9 and 10.

Uttar Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralOverseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship

The Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship supports Indian PhD students for research training abroad with a one-time financial assistance.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StatePathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship

The Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship offers financial aid to meritorious students in Odisha studying Mathematics in Class XI and XII.

Odisha · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StatePichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti

The Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti offers financial aid to economically disadvantaged students in Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralPM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

PM-YASASVI provides scholarships for OBC, EBC, and DNT students pursuing post-matric education in India.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralPM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

PM-YASASVI provides annual scholarships of ₹4,000 for OBC, EBC, and DNT students in pre-matric classes.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralPost Doctoral Fellowship To Women Candidates

The Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women offers financial support to unemployed female Ph.D. holders for advanced research.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralPost Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child

Scholarship for single girl children pursuing postgraduate courses, offering ₹36,200 annually.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Women & Child StatePost Metric Scholarship - Madhya Pradesh

The Post Metric Scholarship in Madhya Pradesh offers financial aid to SC students for higher education.

Madhya Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralPost-Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates

This scheme offers monthly scholarships to SC/ST students pursuing postgraduate professional courses.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StatePost-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Tribes Students

The Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribes Students in Mizoram offers financial aid for post-matriculation studies.

Mizoram · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StatePost-matric Scholarship Scheme

The Post-matric Scholarship Scheme in Uttar Pradesh supports OBC students with financial aid for education.

Uttar Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StatePost-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Students- Gujarat

The Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Students in Gujarat provides financial aid to SC students for higher education.

Gujarat · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralPre-matric Scholarship For Scheduled Tribe Students Studying In Classes IX & X

Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe students in Classes IX and X to support their education.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralPre-Matric Scholarships to the Children of Those Engaged in Occupations Involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards

This scheme offers scholarships to children of workers in hazardous cleaning occupations to support their pre-matric education.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare CentralPrime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force supports higher education for dependents of RPF personnel.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralPrime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel

The scheme offers scholarships to children of police personnel martyred in violence for higher education.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StatePrivate Tuition Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students Studying in Standard 11th & 12th (Science Stream)

Financial aid for Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat studying Science in 11th and 12th grades, offering ₹30,000 over two years.

Gujarat · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralQuality Improvement Programme (QIP)

The Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) offers scholarships to faculty members pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralRajiv Gandhi National Fellowship For Scheduled Caste Candidates

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship supports Scheduled Caste students pursuing higher studies like M.Phil. and Ph.D.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateRajiv Gandhi Scholarship For Academic Excellence

The Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence offers financial aid to Rajasthan students for studying at top foreign universities.

Rajasthan · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralRamanujan Fellowship

The Ramanujan Fellowship supports Indian scientists and engineers abroad to conduct research in India.

Central · Education, Scholarship CentralScheme For Award Of Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric

Financial assistance for education is provided to the wards of specific workers through this scholarship scheme.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateScheme For Award Of Stipend To The Schedule Tribe Students Of Arunachal Pradesh

The scheme provides monthly stipends to Scheduled Tribe students in Arunachal Pradesh for higher studies.

Arunachal Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralScheme Of Post Matric Scholarships To The Students Belonging To Scheduled Tribes For Studies In India

Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing post-matric studies in India, providing financial support for education.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateScholarship For Transgender Students

The Scholarship for Transgender Students in Kerala offers financial aid to transgender students from 7th grade onwards.

Kerala · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateShaikshanik Chatravriti Yojana

Shaikshanik Chatravriti Yojana offers scholarships for students in Madhya Pradesh from Class 5 to Post Graduation.

Madhya Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance StateShram Kalyan Shaikshanik Chatravriti Yojana

The Shram Kalyan Shaikshanik Chatravriti Yojana offers scholarships to children of labourers in Madhya Pradesh for various educational levels.

Madhya Pradesh · Education, Scholarship, Financial Assistance CentralSMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons

SMILE provides scholarships of ₹13,500 annually to transgender students in secondary and senior secondary education.

Central · Education, Scholarship, Social Welfare StateState Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. & M.Sc. Agriculture

The State Agriculture Scholarship in Nagaland offers financial support to B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture students.

Nagaland · Agriculture, Education, Scholarship