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Scholarship Awareness

Thousands of crores in scholarships go unclaimed every year. Know what you qualify for and how to apply.

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₹7,000+ Cr Annual scholarship budget
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100+ Government schemes
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30-40% Scholarships go unclaimed
🏛️ Central Government

Government Scholarships

Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for most central schemes.

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Central Sector Scheme

Merit-Based

For: Class 12 passed with 80%+ marks, family income < ₹8 LPA

Amount: ₹10,000-20,000 per year for graduation

Apply: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

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PM-YASASVI

OBC/EBC/DNT

For: OBC, EBC, DNT students for school levels through higher education

Amount: ₹75,000-1,25,000 per year

Apply: Through NTA portal

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INSPIRE Scholarship

Science Students

For: Top 1% in Class 12 board pursuing B.Sc/Integrated M.Sc

Amount: ₹80,000 per year for 5 years

Apply: DST Online Portal

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PM Scholarship (WARB)

Defence/Para-military

For: Wards of Ex-servicemen, CAPF, State Police

Amount: ₹2,500-3,000 per month

Apply: KSB or WARB portals

🔗 National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Most central scholarships are available through scholarships.gov.in. Create one account and apply for multiple schemes. Deadline is usually August-October every year.

📋 Category-Based

SC/ST/OBC/Minority Scholarships

🔵 SC/ST Students

  • Post Matric Scholarship for SC

    Class 11 onwards | Full fees + maintenance allowance

  • National Fellowship for ST (NFST)

    M.Phil/Ph.D | ₹31,000 per month

  • Top Class Education Scheme

    IITs, IIMs, NITs admission | Full cost covered

🟡 OBC Students

  • Post Matric Scholarship for OBC

    Class 11 onwards | Income < ₹1 LPA

  • National Fellowship for OBC

    M.Phil/Ph.D | Research fellowship

🟢 Minority Students

  • Pre-Matric Scholarship

    Class 1-10 | Income < ₹1 LPA

  • Post-Matric Scholarship

    Class 11 onwards | Income < ₹2 LPA

  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

    Professional/Technical courses | Full fees + maintenance

🟣 Girl Students

  • CBSE Single Girl Child Merit

    ₹500/month for 2 years

  • Pragati Scholarship (AICTE)

    ₹50,000/year for tech degree

  • Indira Gandhi Scholarship

    Single Girl Child pursuing higher education

🗺️ State Government

State-Level Scholarships

Each state has its own scholarship portal and schemes. Check your state's official website.

Uttar Pradesh

scholarship.up.gov.in

Maharashtra

mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

West Bengal

svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

Karnataka

ssp.karnataka.gov.in

Tamil Nadu

tn.nic.in/scheme

Bihar

scholarships.gov.in

✅ Pro Tip

Apply for BOTH central and state scholarships — you can often receive multiple scholarships if they don't explicitly prohibit it. Check terms carefully.

🏢 Private Sector

Private & Corporate Scholarships

Many companies and foundations offer scholarships — often less competitive than government schemes.

Tata Trusts

Multiple scholarships for various courses and categories

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HDFC Bank Parivartan

EWS students pursuing graduation

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LIC Golden Jubilee

EWS students in Class 10-12

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Reliance Foundation

Undergraduate scholarships

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Aditya Birla Foundation

Merit-based for top institutions

Learn More

ONGC Foundation

SC/ST students in professional courses

Learn More
✅ Self-Assessment

Quick Eligibility Checklist

Answer these questions to understand which scholarships you might qualify for.

1. What's Your Category?

  • SC/ST → Post Matric, Top Class Education, NFST
  • OBC → PM-YASASVI, Post Matric OBC
  • Minority → Pre/Post Matric Minority schemes
  • EWS/General → Central Sector, private scholarships

2. What's Your Family Income?

  • Below ₹1 LPA → Maximum schemes available
  • ₹1-2.5 LPA → Most schemes available
  • ₹2.5-8 LPA → Some schemes (Central Sector)
  • Above ₹8 LPA → Merit-based only

3. What's Your Academic Performance?

  • Top 1% in Board → INSPIRE, KVPY
  • 80%+ in Board → Central Sector Scheme
  • 60-80% → Category-based scholarships
  • 50-60% → Income-based scholarships

4. What Course Are You Pursuing?

  • Technical (Engineering/Medical) → AICTE, INSPIRE
  • Professional (MBA/Law) → Prime Minister's Special
  • Arts/Humanities → Most category scholarships
  • Research (M.Phil/Ph.D) → National Fellowships
📅 Don't Miss!

Key Scholarship Deadlines

Scholarship Opens Deadline
NSP Scholarships July October-November
Central Sector Scheme September October
INSPIRE August October
PM-YASASVI July August
State Scholarships Varies Check state portal

🚩 Common Mistake

Many students miss deadlines because they apply at the last moment and face server issues. Apply early — the portal is fastest in the first 2 weeks!

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