Government Scholarships 2022 – List of Central and State Scholarships

Government Scholarships – The Government of India and the state governments run numerous scholarships for students pursuing their studies at different levels. The aim of these government scholarships is to make education accessible to all irrespective of candidate’s caste, creed, or class. 

This article will help you in having a deeper cognizance of the various central and state government scholarships at three levels:

• How many types of government scholarships are available?
• Who offers funds for the respective scholarships? 
• What is the disbursal process of the respective scholarships? 

Note: 

• The government scholarships are primarily categorized into two types namely: 

1. 1. Centrally-funded government scholarships
   2. State-funded government scholarships

• While the centrally-funded scholarships are sponsored by the Government of India and disbursed by different states, the state-funded scholarships are sponsored and disbursed by each state’s government. 

Read ahead to have a detailed understanding of all the concerned scholarships below:

Government Scholarships 2022 – Funded by Central Government

The central government scholarships are funded by the Government of India and disbursed at the state/district level. These scholarships are applicable to Indian citizens irrespective of the state to which they belong. Some of the major departments of the Government of India which are involved in providing scholarship opportunities for students include:

• The Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability
• Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment 
• University Grants Commission (UGC)
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and many more.

Below is a detailed list of scholarships that are being offered by different department of central government:

List of Government Scholarships 2022 funded by Central Government

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability, Government of India	August to November
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability, Government of India	August to November
Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India	August to November
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India	August to November
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India	August to November
National Means Cum Merit Scholarship	Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India	August to November
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students	Department of Higher Education	August to November
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles	Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India	August to November
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF	Security Directorate, Ministry of Railways, Government of India	August to November
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India	August to November
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India	August to November
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric	Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India	August to November
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric	Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India	August to November
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)	Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India	June to August
SwarnaJayanti Fellowships Scheme	Department of Science & Technology, Government of India	March to April
PG Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST	University Grants Commission (UGC)	December to January
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders	University Grants Commission (UGC)	December to January
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	University Grants Commission (UGC)	December to January
ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region	University Grants Commission (UGC)	September to October
Women Scientists Scheme-C (WOS-C)	Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India	December to January
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	Ministry of Human Resource Development – AICTE	September to December
AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme	Ministry of Human Resource Development – AICTE	September to December

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

List of Government Scholarships 2022 funded by State Government

The governments of different states offer scholarships for the students who are permanent residents of that respective state. The number of scholarships may vary from state to state, but the key objective that each state government scholarship serves is to ensure a reduced rate of drop-out of students from schools and colleges. 

This section covers a state-wise list of some important states’ scholarships along with their important information.

Government Scholarships – Delhi

Delhi offers a large number of educational and career opportunities for students. If a student is a resident of Delhi state and looking for suitable financial aid her/his regarding education, the government of Delhi runs various scholarships exclusively for such students. These scholarships fund education at both the school level and college level. 

Here is a compilation of all Delhi government scholarships for reference. 

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Reimbursement of Tuition Fee for SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Financial Assistance to SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students (Class 1 to 12), Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Reimbursement of Tuition Fee for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of Delhi	December to February
Merit Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students, Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Delhi	Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of Delhi	December to February
Financial Assistance to Educationally Backward Minority Students, Delhi	Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi	October to November

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – Uttar Pradesh

Counted amongst the most populous states of the nation, this northern state boasts of a vast education system. As a part of this education system, the state government also runs several scholarship schemes for the welfare of its domicile students. These schemes are available for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Minority and General category. Explore the list of all such scholarships in the list given below.

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Pre-matric Scholarship For ST/SC/General Category, Uttar Pradesh	Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Post matric Intermediate Scholarship For ST/SC/General Category, Uttar Pradesh	Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Post matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh	Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Post matric Other State Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh	Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, Uttar Pradesh	Minority Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Post matric (Other Than Intermediate) Scholarship for Minorities, Uttar Pradesh	Minority Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Post matric Intermediate Scholarship for Minorities, Uttar Pradesh	Minority Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttar Pradesh	Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Post matric Intermediate Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttar Pradesh	Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December
Post matric (Other Than Intermediate) Scholarship for OBC, Uttar Pradesh	Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	August to December

Government Scholarships – Madhya Pradesh

The government of Madhya Pradesh also offers suitable financial support in the form of scholarships to students who drop out of their formal education due to financial constraints. Some of the most popular Madhya Pradesh scholarships include Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY), Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Yojana (MMJKY) and more. 

Here is the list of all government scholarships available for students of Madhya Pradesh along with their important information.

List of Madhya Pradesh Government Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students, Madhya Pradesh	Government of Madhya Pradesh	Runs all through the year
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY), Madhya Pradesh	Department of Technical Education & Skill Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh	Runs all through the year
Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Yojana (MMJKY), Madhya Pradesh	Department of Technical Education & Skill Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh	Runs all through the year
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Madhya Pradesh	Government of Madhya Pradesh	Runs all through the year
Model Higher Secondary Schools and Girls Education Complex Scholarship Scheme, Madhya Pradesh	Government of Madhya Pradesh	June to July

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – Rajasthan

Likewise, the government of Rajasthan also runs scholarships that are exclusively available for the students who are a domicile of the state. Offered by different departments functioning under the government of Rajasthan, these scholarships cover your education from school to college level. How many such scholarships are available for you? Who can apply for them? When can you apply for them? Who will offer the funds for these scholarships? Get the answer to all your questions in the table given below.

List of Rajasthan Government Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan	Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan	December to January
Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Rajasthan	Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan	December to January
Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students, Rajasthan	Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan	December to March
Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan	Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan	April to May
Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan	Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan	October to November
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)	Government of Rajasthan	May to June

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – Tamil Nadu

The state of Tamil Nadu is known for its rich educational background for students at both primary and upper-primary level with about 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio. To further encourage the education system of the state, different departments of the state government offer numerous scholarships for the students.

Here is a list of Tamil Nadu government scholarships for reference. 

List of Tamil Nadu Government Scholarships

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Provider Name
	Scholarship for Differently Abled Students from Class 9th Onwards, Tamil Nadu	Commissionerate for Welfare of Differently Abled, Government of Tamil Nadu
2.	Scholarship for Differently Abled Students towards Purchase of Books & Note Books, Tamil Nadu	Commissionerate for Welfare of Differently Abled, Government of Tamil Nadu
3.	R. I. M. C. Dehradun Scholarship, Tamil Nadu	Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
4.5.	Deceased Government Servants Scholarship, Tamil Nadu	Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
5.	PhD Scholarship, Tamil Nadu	Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
6.	EVR Nagammai Scholarship, Tamil Nadu	Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
7.	Free Education Schemes for BC, MBC & DNC students, Tamil Nadu	Department of Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes and Minority Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – Gujarat

In Gujarat, various government scholarships are being run by the state government to encourage deserving minds of the state. Paying equal importance to students coming from different castes and categories, the government scholarships offered by the Gujarat government include Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme and more. 

Here is a list of all Gujarat government scholarships

List of Gujarat Government Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat	Education Department, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat	Government of Gujarat	June to August
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
War Concession Scheme, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D. (SC) Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – West Bengal

Students who reside in West Bengal state can also avail state government scholarships. One of the most popular scholarships of the West Bengal government is the Swami Vivekananda Merit- Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities which supports the education of deserving and underprivileged students belonging to the Minority community so that they can fulfill their dream academic aspirations. Here is a list of government scholarships in West Bengal:

List of West Bengal Government Scholarships

Name of Scholarship	Provider Name	Application Period*
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal	Government of West Bengal	July to September
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal	September to November
West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC ST Students	Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal	September to November

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – Karnataka

Just like other states, the Government of Karnataka and its subsidiary departments also run a number of state government scholarships for the welfare of students belonging to underprivileged sections of the society. Here is a list of all such scholarships.

List of Karnataka Government Scholarships

Name of Scholarship	Provider Name	Application Period*
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka	Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka	May to July
Scheme of Overseas Scholarships for SC/ST Students, Karnataka	Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka	May to July
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka	Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka	August to September
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka	Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka	August to September

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – Kerala

The Government of Kerala runs several scholarship schemes to support the education of students residing within the state. Here is the list of Kerala government scholarships that one must not miss out.

List of Kerala Government Scholarships

Scholarship Name	State	Application Period*
Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	June to August
State Merit Scholarship, Kerala	Government of Kerala	June to August
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Kerala	Government of Kerala	June to August
Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	June to August
Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	June to August
Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala	Government of Kerala	June to August
Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala	Government of Kerala	June to August
ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	August to October
APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	August to September
Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	August to September
Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	August to September
CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	August to September
District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	June to August

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Government Scholarships – Maharashtra

Maharashtra has around 19 states and 21 deemed universities and that is why the Government of Maharashtra also runs a number of scholarship opportunities for students of all age groups to support them financially in pursuing their aspirations. Here is a  comprehensive list of Maharashtra scholarships.

List of Maharashtra Government Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Maharashtra	Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Tuition fees and Examination fees to SBC students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Post-matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra	Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC Students, Maharashtra	Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST Students, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra	Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighters, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses, Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students of Professional Courses, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to ST Students, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India, Maharashtra	Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students, Maharashtra	VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra	Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program, Maharashtra	Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra	Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra	Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August to October
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra	August to October

*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

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Government Scholarships – FAQs

How can a student get a government scholarship?

While most of the central and state government scholarships are available on the National Scholarship Portal, a dedicated online portal for scholarship implementation and disbursement, there are some states which have their respective scholarship portals through which the students can avail government scholarships. For example, the students of Uttar Pradesh can avail UP government scholarships through its SAKSHAM portal, and the students of West Bengal can avail their respective government scholarship through OASIS portal and other dedicated websites. The students are advised to refer to respective state articles to get a clear idea on how they can get government scholarships.

Can General category students get a government scholarship?

Yes, there are some scholarships available for General category students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society. For example, the UP government offers scholarships for general category students.

How many types of government scholarships are there?

The government scholarships can be broadly categorized into merit-based scholarships, means-based scholarships and merit-cum-means based scholarships. While merit scholarships are disbursed on the basis of a student's academic merit, the means-based scholarships are disbursed on the basis of their financial need. However, a merit-cum-means based scholarship takes both the academic merit and financial need into consideration.

How will a student receive the amount of government scholarship?

With everything becoming centralized and transparent, the government has adopted the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode to transfer the scholarship amount directly into the account of the beneficiaries.

Can a student avail more than one government scholarship?

One important condition that comes with most of the government scholarships is that the students cannot avail two or more scholarships at the same time. This condition varies from scholarship to scholarship. The students may apply for as many scholarships they are eligible for but can avail only one at a time. It is advised to the students to refer to respective scholarship guidelines for better understanding.