Government Scholarships in India
India's central and state governments run scholarships to help students meet the cost of school, college and higher education. Most are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or a state portal, usually have an annual window, and depend on your category and family income. Below are verified scholarships with their eligibility, benefits and official links — check your personal eligibility in two minutes.
10 verified schemes in this category
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students studying at post-matriculation (class 11 and above) level, covering maintenance allowance and fees.
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Financial assistance to Other Backward Class students pursuing post-matriculation studies, subject to the notified family income ceiling.
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)
Scholarship to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to reduce drop-out at class 8 and encourage study through class 12.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (College & University Students)
Scholarships to meritorious students from low-income families to meet part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Pre / Post-Matric & Higher)
Pre-matric, post-matric and top-class/higher scholarships for students with benchmark disabilities to pursue education.
PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC / EBC / DNT students)
Scholarships for meritorious OBC, Economically Backward Class (EBC) and De-notified Tribe (DNT) students in classes 9 and 11.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes 9 & 10)
Support to Scheduled Caste students in classes 9 and 10 to reduce drop-out, with a monthly scholarship and academic allowances.
National Overseas Scholarship (SC & allied categories)
Fully-funded overseas Master's/PhD for SC, DNT, landless agricultural labourer and traditional-artisan students at top global universities.
Telangana ePASS Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement
Full tuition-fee reimbursement (RTF) plus a maintenance allowance (MTF) for Telangana students from reserved and minority categories in post-matric courses.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls in Technical Education)
Scholarship for girl students in AICTE-approved technical diploma and degree courses to support their education.