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Scholarship Schemes in India 2025

Central and state government scholarships for students of all backgrounds

India offers hundreds of government scholarships for meritorious, economically weaker, SC/ST/OBC, minority, and differently-abled students from primary school through postgraduate level. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) alone carries 30+ central scholarships with annual disbursements exceeding ₹3,000 crore. Find all central and state scholarship schemes below and check your eligibility.

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National Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes

Ministry of Education

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.

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State Art Exhibition Competition

Gujarat

The scheme "State Art Exhibition Competition" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote fine arts and recognize artistic talents by providing awards and scholarships to artists, art students, and school children across Gujarat.

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Sanskrit Research Scholarship Scheme

Uttarakhand

The scheme provides an annual scholarship of ₹40,000/- for up to three years to selected students pursuing Ph.D. research in Sanskrit.

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StateEducation

Mukhyamantri Chhatravritti Yojana

Uttarakhand

The "Mukhyamantri Chhatravritti Yojana" is a scholarship scheme for NCC cadets who have cleared 10th or 12th standard, completed two years of NCC training with 80% attendance, and are pursuing higher education.

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StateEducation

BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship - Technical Education

Chhattisgarh

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to the economically weaker students studying in government engineering and polytechnic colleges of Chhattisgarh. The scheme offers financial aid to students enrolled in professional courses.

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StateEducation

Scholarship/Merit Scholarship Schools SC/ST/OBC/Min (Studying in College/Technical/ Professional Institutions)

Delhi

The scheme provides monthly financial aid to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing higher education. Benefits include scholarships for hostellers and day scholars, with eligibility based on academic performance and income criteria.

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StateEducation

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Delhi)

Delhi

The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" aims to support SC students financially for post-matriculation studies. Benefits include fee reimbursement and monthly allowances. Intended beneficiaries are SC students with a family income below ₹2,50,000/- annually.

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StateEducation

Vishesh Yogyajan Chhatravriti Yojana

Rajasthan

Under this scheme, scholarships and tuition fee reimbursement are provided to specially-abled students belonging to families with an annual income not exceeding ₹2.00 lakh, who are regularly studying in government and recognized educational institutions.

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Economic Help To Sahariya Tribal Girl Students (Class 11 And 12)

Rajasthan

Rajasthan Government started a scholarship for Sahariya tribal girls' higher education (Class 11 and 12).

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CentralAgriculture

IASRI Scholarship For M.Sc And Ph.D

Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute is a premier Institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for conducting research and education in the field of agricultural statistics and computer application in agriculture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)?
NSP (scholarships.gov.in) is the single unified portal for all central government scholarship schemes. It hosts 30+ scholarships from ministries covering SC/ST, OBC, minority, EBC, and differently-abled students. Applications open annually from August–November.
What is the PM Scholarship Scheme for central police forces?
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme provides ₹2,500/month (girls) and ₹2,000/month (boys) to wards and widows of ex-servicemen/RPF/RPSF for professional courses. Apply at ksb.gov.in. 5,500 scholarships are awarded annually.
Which scholarships are available for minority students?
The Ministry of Minority Affairs runs Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-cum-Means scholarships for students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian communities. Amounts range from ₹1,000 to ₹20,000 per year. Apply through NSP.
What is the NMMS scholarship for Class 8 students?
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) provides ₹12,000/year (₹1,000/month) to meritorious students from economically weaker sections continuing Class 9–12. Eligibility: Class 8 pass with 55%+ marks (50% for SC/ST), family income below ₹3.5 lakh. Selected through state-level exam.
Are there scholarship schemes specifically for girls?
Yes. CBSE's Udaan scheme offers free mentoring and study material to girls for IIT/NIT preparation. Pragati scholarship (AICTE) covers ₹30,000/year for technical diploma/degree girls. Saksham scholarship covers differently-abled girls. Many state governments offer bicycle, laptop, and uniform allowances exclusively for girls.
How much does the INSPIRE scholarship pay?
DST's INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education pays ₹80,000/year (₹20,000 + ₹60,000 mentorship grant) to top 1% class 12 performers pursuing natural sciences at Bachelor/Master level. Apply at online-inspire.gov.in within 2 years of class 12 results.

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