National Scholarship Directory & Discovery
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27 Central Government Schemes
19 State Flagship Portals
13 Verified CSR & Trusts
70 Traceable Schemes
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
Provider: Department of Higher Education, Government of India
Financial Support:
₹10,000 per year (UG), ₹20,000 per year (PG)
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Students who passed Class 12 with high marks and are studying in a recognized college or university
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Provider: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Financial Support:
Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Scheduled Caste students studying after Class 10 with eligible family income criteria
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Provider: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Financial Support:
Up to ₹10,000 per year depending on the course
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
OBC students pursuing studies after Class 10 with family income within the prescribed limit
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS)
Provider: Ministry of Education, Government of India
Financial Support:
₹12,000 per year
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Meritorious students from economically weaker families studying in Class 8 and continuing secondary education
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
UGC / AICTE
Pan-India
Applications Open
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
Provider: AICTE
Financial Support:
₹50,000 per year
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Girl students admitted to AICTE-approved technical diploma or degree courses
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
UGC / AICTE
Pan-India
Applications Open
AICTE Saksham Scholarship
Provider: AICTE
Financial Support:
₹50,000 per year
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Differently-abled students with at least 40% disability studying in AICTE-approved institutions
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
UGC / AICTE
Pan-India
Applications Open
AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme
Provider: AICTE - Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Education
Financial Support:
₹50,000 per annum
Target Education:
Undergraduate
Core Eligibility Summary:
Students who are orphans, children of single parents, or affected by COVID-19 and studying in AICTE-approved institutions
Verified Source
Source: AICTE - Ministry of Education
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Provider: Department of Science and Technology
• Ministry of Science and Technology
Financial Support:
₹80,000 per annum (₹60,000 scholarship + ₹20,000 summer mentorship project grant)
Target Education:
Undergraduate
Core Eligibility Summary:
Top-performing science students pursuing BSc, BS, or Integrated MSc in basic and natural sciences
Verified Source
Source: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme
Provider: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Financial Support:
₹2,500 per month (boys), ₹3,000 per month (girls)
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen, CAPF, and Assam Rifles personnel pursuing professional or technical education
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
National Overseas Scholarship
Provider: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Financial Support:
Covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other approved costs
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Eligible category students pursuing higher studies abroad in approved institutions
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Provider: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Financial Support:
Up to ₹3,500 per year
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
Scheduled Caste students studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Central Government
Pan-India
Applications Open
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Provider: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Financial Support:
Up to ₹4,000 per year
Target Education:
Higher Education
Core Eligibility Summary:
OBC students studying in a recognized school with family income within the prescribed limit
Verified Source
Source: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)