Government Schemes for Students
Students can access more than scholarships: education-loan support, skill-training with stipends, apprenticeships and internships all help fund and launch a career. This page brings together verified student-focused programmes across scholarships and education. Use the eligibility checker to see which fit your class, course, category and family income.
15 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.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Free skill training and placement support for rural poor youth, helping them get regular wage employment.
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.
PM-Vidyalaxmi (Education Loan)
Collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans through a single application routed to multiple banks, for students at quality higher-education institutions.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
Paid, on-the-job apprenticeships across trades, with the government sharing part of the stipend cost with employers.
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0)
One-year on-the-job apprenticeships for degree engineers, diploma holders and vocational graduates, ending with a nationally-recognised certificate.
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.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0)
Free short-term, industry-relevant skill training and certification to improve employability, including recognition of prior learning.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls in Technical Education)
Scholarship for girl students in AICTE-approved technical diploma and degree courses to support their education.