The top 10 Scholarships for Indian students are open now to apply for only Indian students.

Scholarships for Indian students – 

Scholarships for Indian students are given mostly by private entities in the name of trusts than central governments and state governments. Most Indian students do not have access to scholarship opportunities like students in other developed nations. There are very few scholarships for underprivileged students offered by the Indian government and the entire process of identifying an underprivileged student is very time-consuming and difficult for them.

Why Scholarships are given

Scholarships are given to students to encourage education and upliftment. Mainly scholarships are awarded to underprivileged students for their studies. In India mainly scholarships are given on a caste basis considering reservations. Indeed Scholarships play a pivotal role for an underprivileged student, where he can leverage his potential crossing financial problems barrier. A better India is only possible when every student gets a quality education irrespective of his caste and financial background.

TSDPL Silver Jubilee Scholarship Program

Details – TSDPL Silver Jubilee Scholarship Program is an initiative of Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited (TSDPL) to provide financial assistance to meritorious students coming from low-income families to help them continue their higher education.

Locations Eligibility – Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar, Pantnagar, Faridabad, Pune, Chennai, Tada, and Kolkata.

Education eligibility – ITI/diploma, graduation or postgraduation degree in any of the specified fields

Applicable courses – Nursing, UG medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, PG medical courses (any specialization), paramedical courses, ITI/diploma subjects such as fitter, electrical, welders, safety, etc. 

Documents

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
• A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card/ voter id card/driving license/PAN card)
• Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)
• Family income proof (Form 16A/income certificate from government authority/salary slips, etc.)
• Bank account details of the applicant
• Recent photograph

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Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2022

Details – Kotak Kanya Scholarship is a collaborative CSR Project on the Education & Livelihood of Kotak Mahindra Group companies, which is being implemented with Kotak Education Foundation – Kotak Kanya Scholarship will financially support meritorious girl students from underprivileged sections of society to enable them to pursue higher education after passing out 12th standard.  

Eligibility – 

• Open for girl students across India.
• Meritorious girl students who have secured admission to first-year graduation ( Pursuing Engineering) programs from institutes of repute (NAAC accredited/NIRF ranked)
•  Engineering, MBBS, Architecture, Design, integrated LLB, etc.         
• Applicants must have scored 85% or more marks or an equivalent CGPA in standard 12th board examinations.
• Applicant’s annual family income must be Rs 3,20,000 (Rupees Three Lakh Twenty Thousand) or less. 

Benefits:

The scholarship amount of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh* per year will be given to each selected scholar till completion of her professional graduation

Documents

• Mark sheet of previous qualifying examination (Class 12) ( 85% or more marks to be obtained)
• Fee structure (for the academic year 2022-23)
• Bonafide student certificate/letter from college
• College seat allocation document
• Income proof of parents/guardians
• ITR of parents for FY 2021-22 (if available)
• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook
• A passport-size photograph
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Death certificate of parent (for single parent/orphan candidates)

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Teach for India Fellowship 2023

Teach for India Fellowship 2023 is an opportunity offered by Teach for India (a non-profit organization) to young students of universities and workplaces to serve as full-time teachers to the wards belonging to the lower-income class. Under this fellowship, the selected fellows will be exposed to the grassroots realities of India’s education system and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to attain positions of leadership in and beyond education, working collectively to build a vibrant movement for educational equity across India. The selected fellows will receive a monthly salary of INR  20,412 and a housing allowance ranging from INR 5,300 to INR 10,000, depending on the city in which they will stay.

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must – 

• be either an Indian citizen or a foreign national of Indian origin
• have completed all coursework required for an undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree equivalent) from an accredited college or university by the last week of May 2023
• be fluent in the English language

Benefits

The selected fellows will receive a monthly salary of INR  20,412 and a housing allowance ranging from INR 5,300 to INR 10,000, depending on the city in which they will stay. In addition, fellows will receive an allowance for school supplies. Documents

• Degree/ certificates/ mark sheets
• Domicile certificate

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HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship for Professional Graduation Students 2022-23

aims to provide financial assistance to help high-performing students from underprivileged backgrounds to continue and complete their education, including those whose families are going through any kind of crisis. In addition, in due course, the program will also offer selected candidates additional support which could include mentorship and access to career counseling programs. The scholarship fund is exclusively meant for meeting the academic expenses of the selected candidates which includes tuition fee, hostel fee, learning devices or aids, books, stationery, etc.

Eligibility

• Open for students who have passed Class 12 and who are currently pursuing professional graduation courses (any year) such as BTech, MBBS, B.Arch, Nursing, BA-LLB, Fashion, BBA, BCA, etc. in recognized colleges or universities in India. 
• Applicants must have obtained at least 60% marks in the previous class or board exams. 
• The annual family income of the applicants should be below INR 6,00,000, from all sources.
• Special consideration will be given to –
  • Girl students
  • Students who are going through any kind of crisis (lost a parent/both parents, terminal illness in the family, etc.)
• Children of employees of HDFC & Buddy4Study are not eligible.
• Students from pan-India are eligible.

Benefits:

INR 100,000

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KSCSTE Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award (BYE) 2022

KSCSTE Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award (BYE) 2022 is an opportunity offered by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE) to students who are pursuing postgraduate programs (including integrated PG degree programs), doctoral degree, B.E. or B.Tech. degree in Biotechnology or in the area of Life Sciences related to biotechnology (Bioinformatics/ Molecular biology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and/or related subjects) from universities/Institutes in Kerala. The selected winners will receive a cash prize of up to INR 1,00,000.

To be eligible, an applicant must – 

• be pursuing postgraduate programs (including integrated PG degree programs)/ doctoral degree/ B.E. or B.Tech. degree in Biotechnology or in the area of Life Sciences related to Biotechnology (Bioinformatics/ Molecular biology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and/or related subjects) from universities/Institutes in Kerala

Benefits

The selected winners will receive a cash prize in the following way – 

• First prize – INR 1,00,000
• Second prize – INR 50,000
• Third prize – INR 25,000

The awardees will also be encouraged to establish start-ups through facilitation and support after evaluation and recommendation by an expert committee

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NSP Central Sector Scheme for School Students (OBC/EBC/DNT) 2023

NSP Central Sector Scheme for School Students (OBC/EBC/DNT) 2023 is an opportunity offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment with the assistance of the State Governments and the National Scholarship Portal to the meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT category by providing them financial assistance from Class 9 onwards till the completion of Class 12. The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of up to INR 1,25,000 per annum.

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must – 

• belong to OBC, EBC and DNT category
• be studying from Class 9 to 12 in a public (Central/State/Local Body) or aided school or private school
• have an annual family income of INR 2,50,000 

Benefits

• The scholarship grants under this scheme will be covering tuition fees, hostel fees and other educational expenses as required by the school. 
• The students of Class 9 and 10 will receive a maximum amount of INR 75,000 per annum and the students of Class 11 and 12 will receive INR 1,25,000 per annum.

Documents

• Aadhaar card (Note – In case aadhaar the applicant doesn’t have aadhaar card, alternatives like aadhaar enrolment Id slip, an application made for aadhaar enrolment, voter ID card, driving license, PAN, passport, etc., can be used.)
• Previous qualifying class marksheet
• Income certificate
• Bank account details

Apply link – https://scholarships.gov.in/

Nikon Scholarship Program 2022

Nikon Scholarship Program 2022 is an initiative of Nikon India Private Limited to financially support students from underprivileged sections of the society to pursue photography-related courses. The scholarship is meant to help students (Class 12 passed onwards) who are enrolled in a photography-related course with a duration of 3 months or more. 

Eligibility

• Open for students pursuing photography-related courses with a duration of 3 months or more.
• The students must have passed Class 12. 
• The annual income of the family should be less than INR 6,00,000.
• Children of Nikon India Private Limited/Buddy4Study employees are not eligible for this program.

Benefits:

Up to INR 1 lakhDocuments

• Photo identity proof
• Address proof
• Class 12 mark sheet (self-attested copy)
• Proof of admission (college/institution ID card/admission fees receipt etc.)
• Current academic year fee receipt
• Bank account details of the scholarship applicant (canceled cheque/passbook copy)

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Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2022-23 ( Under Graduate )

Reliance has been providing scholarships to meritorious students for over 25 years, inspired by Reliance Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s belief that the best way to ensure the nation’s progress is to invest in its youth. 

In 2022-2023, Reliance Foundation will support up to 5,000 meritorious undergraduate students from underprivileged sections of society studying any stream of their choice through the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, and up to 100 of India’s brightest postgraduate students studying eligible subjects in new technologies through the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships.

Both Reliance Foundation Scholarships will aim to nurture and empower meritorious students and will work together to generate robust, vibrant and engaged alumni networks, enabling scholars to pursue higher education, emerge as young professionals, and drive India’s growth.

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships aim to support up to 5,000 meritorious students based on a merit-cum-means criteria for their undergraduate college education, empowering them to continue their studies without financial burden. The Scholarships aim to enable students to become successful professionals and realize their dreams, unlocking their potential to lift themselves and their communities up and contribute towards India’s future socio-economic development.

Students with a household income of under Rs. 15 lakh who are enrolled in the first year of their undergraduate studies pursuing any subject stream can apply. The program will also aim to encourage applications by girls and specially-abled students.

Eligibility

• Students must be enrolled in a first-year full-time undergraduate degree in any stream from a recognised Indian institute.
• Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 60% marks
• The annual household income should be less than INR 15,00,000 (preference will be given to those students whose family income is less than INR 2,50,000)
• Open for resident Indian citizens only.

Benefits:

Up to INR 2,00,000 over the duration of the degree programme

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Charles Wallace India Trust Short Research Grants 2023-24

Charles Wallace India Trust Short Research Grants 2023-24 is an opportunity offered by Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT)* with the support of the British Council India to research scholars between the age group of 25 and 45 years. However, professionals working in the arts or heritage conservation sectors may also apply to do short-term research. The selected scholars will receive £1,500 towards the costs of their stay in the UK.

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must –

• be an Indian citizen living in India
• be between 25 and 45 years of age
• be proficient in English
• have completed the studies and have 4 or more years of research or experience in their specialization, or be in the final stages of their doctorate
• not have received a CWIT grant within the previous 5 years

Benefits

A total of 15-20 scholars will receive £1,500 towards the costs of their stay in the UK. The funding is usually enough for a period of about three weeks. The grants are payable in the UK and do not cover international travel costs. 

Note – 

• The grantees will also be expected to cover their own travel costs within India and are required to obtain the appropriate level of insurance coverage for travel and medical emergencies.
• Applicants planning to stay in the UK for more than three weeks will need to supplement the CWIT grant with other funding e.g a grant from the Indian Council for historical research.
• CWIT also offers a few grants each year to Indian students in the final stages of their doctorates at UK universities who can give an assurance that they intend to return to India.
• The grants will be small (£600) and intended to help fill a funding gap. To be successful in securing a CWIT grant the applicant will require to show evidence of funding/income from other sources. 

Documents

• A brief CV including postal address and email with applicant’s photo
• Emergency name and contact details in India
• A clear statement of what the applicant wants to achieve in the UK and for academic researchers what sources they wish to consult in not more than 2-3 pages
• An indication of how much time the applicant wishes to spend in the UK
• Names and addresses of two referees who know the applicant’s work well and who have agreed to be referees
• An assurance that the applicants are within the eligible age range and they have not received a CWIT grant within the last 5 years

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Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships 2022-23

Reliance has been providing scholarships to meritorious students for over 25 years, inspired by Reliance Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s belief that the best way to ensure the nation’s progress is to invest in its youth. 

In 2022-2023, Reliance Foundation will support up to 5,000 meritorious undergraduate students from underprivileged sections of society studying any stream of their choice through the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, and up to 100 of India’s brightest postgraduate students studying eligible subjects in new technologies through the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships.

Both Reliance Foundation Scholarships will aim to nurture and empower meritorious students and will work together to generate robust, vibrant and engaged alumni networks, enabling scholars to pursue higher education, emerge as young professionals, and drive India’s growth.

Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships

The Reliance Foundation PG Scholarships aim to enable and propel India’s future leaders who can think big, think green, think digital for the benefit of society.

Through this Scholarship, Reliance Foundation will select up to 100 students in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable and New Energy, Material Sciences and Engineering, and Life Sciences on the basis of merit through a rigorous selection process. 

The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will support students with a generous grant and a holistic development programme, including expert interactions, industry exposure and volunteering opportunities, creating a cohort of excellence innovate for social good each year.

Eligibility

• Students who are enrolled in the first-year full-time postgraduate degree programme in following streams can only apply for this scholarship:
  • Computer Science 
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mathematics and Computing
  • Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering 
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Renewable and New Energy
  • Material Sciences & Engineering 
  • Life Sciences 
• Must have secured 500 to 1,000 in the GATE examination 

           OR 

           Must have scored 7.5 or above in their undergraduate CGPA (or % normalized to CGPA) [If students have not attempted GATE]

• Open for resident Indian citizens.

Benefits:

Up to INR 6,00,000 over the duration of the degree programme 

NOTE: Scholars will also benefit from additional engagement and development activities (including the chance to attend talks and workshops with leading global experts, opportunities to apply for mentoring/internships, volunteering opportunities, a strong alumni network and more), and will join a vibrant community of scholars that will be at the forefront of creating and building a new India.Documents

​​​The applicants are required to attach the following documents at the time of application –

• Passport-sized photograph
• Address Proof (for address ticked as preferred physical correspondence address)
• Current Resume
• Marksheets of 10th and 12th Class Board Examination
• Marksheet of GATE Entrance Examination (if applicable)
• Official transcript/ Marksheet of undergraduate degree 
• Bonafide Student Certificate of current college/institution of enrollment, or Student ID Card
• Two essays: Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose
• 2 Reference Letters: 1 academic and 1 character
• Experience certificate/ letter/s from work experience/ internships (if applicable)
• Official Disability Certificate (if applicable)

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