Central Government Scholarships
1. National Merit Scholarship
Eligibility: Students who perform well in their school or college examinations, based on merit.
Benefit Amount: Varies based on the institution and level of education.
Apply Link: National Scholarship Portal
2. Pre-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC Students)
Eligibility: Students from SC/ST/OBC, studying in Class 9 and 10.
Benefit Amount: Up to ₹500 per month for Class 9-10 students, and ₹1,000 per month for day scholars in hostels.
Apply Link: National Scholarship Portal
3. Post-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC Students)
Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC students studying at post-secondary levels, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and diploma courses.
Benefit Amount: Up to ₹1,200 per month (depending on the category and education level).
Apply Link: National Scholarship Portal
4. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
Eligibility: Students who have passed their Class 12 examinations and are pursuing regular undergraduate courses.
Benefit Amount: ₹10,000 per year for undergraduate students and ₹20,000 per year for postgraduate students.
Apply Link: UGC Central Sector Scheme
5. National Fellowship for ST Students
Eligibility: Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing higher education, including M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Benefit Amount: ₹25,000 per month for JRF, ₹28,000 per month for SRF.
Apply Link: UGC National Fellowship for ST Students
6. Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Eligibility: Female students who are the only child in the family and pursuing postgraduate studies.
Benefit Amount: ₹36,200 per year.
Apply Link: UGC Indira Gandhi Scholarship
7. Raman Research Fellowship
Eligibility: Students in the field of science, technology, and engineering, pursuing a doctoral degree.
Benefit Amount: ₹25,000 per month for JRF, ₹28,000 per month for SRF.
Apply Link: DST Raman Research Fellowship
8. Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Scholarship
Eligibility: Students from economically backward communities, particularly SC/ST students, pursuing higher education.
Benefit Amount: Varies (scholarships are based on merit and need).
Apply Link: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
9. Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
Eligibility: Minority community students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses.
Benefit Amount: ₹25,000 per month for JRF, ₹28,000 per month for SRF.
Apply Link: Maulana Azad Fellowship
10. National Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
Eligibility: ST students pursuing professional courses after Class 12.
Benefit Amount: Varies depending on the course and the institution.
Apply Link: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
11. UGC Scholarship for Research Scholars
Eligibility: Students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses in recognized universities and institutions.
Benefit Amount: ₹25,000 per month for JRF, ₹28,000 per month for SRF.
Apply Link: UGC Scholarships
12. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)
Eligibility: Children of ex-servicemen, widows of ex-servicemen, and those serving in the Armed Forces.
Benefit Amount: ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per month for undergraduate students.
Apply Link: PMSS
13. JNVST Scholarship (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya)
Eligibility: Students seeking admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for Class 6, 9, and 11.
Benefit Amount: Free education, including tuition, accommodation, and books.
Apply Link: JNVST
14. Saksham Scholarship Scheme (for Differently Abled Students)
Eligibility: Students with disabilities pursuing undergraduate or diploma courses.
Benefit Amount: Up to ₹2,000 per month.
Apply Link: Saksham Scholarship
15. Ishan Uday Scholarship for North Eastern Students
Eligibility: Students from North Eastern states pursuing undergraduate studies in general degree courses.
Benefit Amount: ₹5,400 per month.
Apply Link: Ishan Uday Scholarship
16. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
Eligibility: Meritorious students who have passed Class 12 and are pursuing higher education in any stream.
Benefit Amount: ₹10,000 per year for undergraduate students and ₹20,000 per year for postgraduate students.
Apply Link: Central Sector Scheme
17. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholarship
Eligibility: Students who have passed their Class 10 examinations and are pursuing higher secondary education.
Benefit Amount: ₹500 per month for Class 11-12, ₹2,000 per month for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Apply Link: NTSE Scholarship
18. Bihar Scholarship (Central Government Scheme)
Eligibility: Students from Bihar belonging to economically weaker sections or backward classes.
Benefit Amount: Varies based on scholarship type and category.
Apply Link: Bihar Scholarship Portal
19. Foreign Students Scholarship (for International Students)
Eligibility: International students who wish to pursue studies in India.
Benefit Amount: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and allowances.
Apply Link: MHRD Foreign Students Scholarship
20. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Eligibility: Students in the field of science, who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
Benefit Amount: ₹5,000 per month for JRF, ₹7,000 per month for SRF.
Apply Link: KVPY
21. GATE Scholarship
Eligibility: Students who have cleared the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and are pursuing higher education in engineering.
Benefit Amount: ₹12,400 per month.
Apply Link: GATE Scholarship
22. INSPIRE Scholarship
Eligibility: Students who have secured top ranks in their Class 12 board exams in the field of science.
Benefit Amount: ₹80,000 per year.
Apply Link: INSPIRE Scholarship
23. SVMCM (Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship)
Eligibility: Students from West Bengal pursuing higher education with a family income below a certain threshold.
Benefit Amount: Up to ₹5,000 per month for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Apply Link: SVMCM
24. National Scheme for Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)
Eligibility: Girl students who pass their Class 8 exams and enroll in Class 9.
Benefit Amount: ₹3,000 annually for girls from Classes 9 to 12.
Apply Link: NSIGSE