Government Schemes for Students 2025
Central and state scholarships, education loans, and skill development programmes for students at every level — school, college, and professional.
Overview
India's central and state governments operate over 150 schemes specifically for students — covering pre-matric and post-matric scholarships, merit scholarships, education loans at subsidised rates, hostel facilities, free coaching, digital access, and skill training. Whether you are studying in Class 9 or pursuing a postgraduate degree, there is likely a scheme you are eligible for. This page consolidates all major student welfare schemes to help you find and apply with confidence.
Available Schemes (10+)
National Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes
The National Scholarship Portal is a single online platform run by the Ministry of Education where students across India can apply for various Central Government scholarships. It offers scholarships at different education levels — from school (Pre-Matric) to college (Post-Matric) — as well as merit-based awards. The portal helps deserving students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities access financial support to continue their studies.
Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts
This fellowship scheme is run by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department of the Gujarat Government. It provides financial support and recognition to both junior (young) and senior artists working in fine arts disciplines like painting, sculpture, and other visual arts. The scheme aims to encourage artistic innovation, support creative research, and help artists sustain their practice in Gujarat.
State Art Exhibition Competition
The State Art Exhibition Competition is run by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department of the Government of Gujarat. This scheme aims to promote fine arts and discover artistic talent across the state. It provides recognition, awards, and scholarships to artists, art students, and school children who participate in the competition.
Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi (PM-Vidyalaxmi) Scheme
PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme is a central government initiative run by the Ministry of Education to help talented students pursue higher education through education loans. The scheme provides financial assistance up to ₹10,00,000 to meritorious students admitted to recognized colleges and universities across India. This loan-based support aims to make quality higher education accessible to deserving students.
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana: Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme
This is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Education that helps poor students pay for their education loans. It provides free interest payments on education loans during the study period and after graduation. The scheme is for students from families earning up to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year who take loans from banks under the Indian Banks' Association Model Education Loan Scheme.
Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Girls Students
This is a financial incentive scheme run by the Government of Assam to support meritorious girls from Scheduled Caste (SC) communities. The scheme provides financial assistance to encourage SC girls to continue their education after completing high school. It aims to help SC students achieve educational excellence and ensure equal opportunities in higher studies.
Financial Assistance to SC Students Appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC
This scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC) students from Assam who are appearing in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on SC students so they can focus on their exam preparation. Financial grants of up to ₹50,000 are provided to eligible beneficiaries, subject to budget availability.
National Centre For Communication Security (NCCS) Internship Scheme
The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) Internship Scheme is run by the Ministry of Communication to provide internship opportunities for young students and recent graduates. This scheme allows talented young professionals to work with NCCS on real projects while contributing fresh ideas and research support. It benefits both interns through practical experience and the organization through academic collaboration and innovation.
Sanskrit Research Scholarship Scheme
The Sanskrit Research Scholarship Scheme is offered by the government of Uttarakhand to support advanced research in Sanskrit language and studies. This scheme provides financial assistance to selected students who are pursuing Ph.D. research in Sanskrit. The goal is to encourage higher education and academic excellence in Sanskrit, preserving and promoting this classical language through research.
Mukhyamantri Chhatravritti Yojana
Mukhyamantri Chhatravritti Yojana is a scholarship scheme run by the Uttarakhand government to support NCC cadets pursuing higher education. It recognizes and rewards students who have demonstrated discipline and commitment through NCC training. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible NCC cadets to help them continue their education after completing their 10th or 12th standard.