Means-based scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to underprivileged and meritorious students. These scholarships enable students to pursue technical and professional courses all around the globe. Moreover, these scholarships cover the cost of education.
Means scholarships have the following aims and objectives:
- Provision of financial assistance to the underprivileged students who do not have enough resources to pay for their education.
- Empowering the children of underprivileged classes to pursue academic courses of their choice.
Note: Various organizations, including government and private, offer national means scholarships for the betterment and upliftment of the future generation of the country.
This article comprises a list of popular means scholarships with their key details that are funded by both government and private institutions.
Means Scholarships 2022– Government-funded Scholarships
Government-funded means scholarships are either implemented by the state government or the central government. The state-funded scholarships cater to the needs of the students who belong to the respective states, while centrally-funded scholarships are national means scholarships offered to the students across the nation provided they meet the criteria.
Here is the list of some of the most prestigious state and national means scholarships offered by the central and state governments.
Government-funded Means Scholarship
| S.No. | Scholarship Name | Tentative Date* | Provider’s Name |
| 1. | Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students | August-October | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India |
| 2. | Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | August-October | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| 3. | Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | August-October | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| 4. | Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students (Means Based), Maharashtra | December-January | Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| 5. | Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship | August-October | Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) |
| 6. | Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Assam | November-January | Department of Welfare of Plains Tribes & Backward Classes, Government of Assam |
| 7. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC, Tripura | November-December | Government of Tripura |
| 8. | PRERANA Post Matric Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC Communities | October-November | Government of Odisha |
| 9. | Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER | September-November | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| 10. | Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra 2021-22 | March-April | Government of Maharashtra |
| 11. | Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students 2021-22 | March-April | Government of Maharashtra |
| 12. | Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship) 2021-22 | March-April | Government of Maharashtra |
| 13. | Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India 2021-22 | March-April | Government and Tribal Development Department, Government of India |
| 14. | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance Scheme 2021-22 | March-April | Directorate of Medical Education Research, Government of Maharashtra |
| 15. | State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE) 2021-22 | March-April | Government of Maharashtra |
| 16. | Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement 2021-22 | March-April | Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| 17. | State Minority Scholarship for Pursuing Higher Professional Education Scholarship (Part -1) 2021-22 | December-January | Government of Maharashtra |
| 18. | Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST Students, Maharashtra 2021-22 | March-April | Government of Maharashtra |
| 19. | Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER) Minority Scholarship 2021-22 | March-April | Government of Maharashtra |
| 20. | Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna 2021-22 | March-April | Government of Maharashtra |
* The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change as per the discretion of the scholarship provider.
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students is a national means scholarship that offers full financial assistance to SC students to promote quality education among them. A total of 1,500 scholarships are disbursed every year under this scholarship scheme. The application for the scholarship is applied online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Eligibility: The candidates who wish to apply must belong to the category of Scheduled Caste and should have taken admission in a full-time degree course after Class 12 in a notified institution. Also, the annual family income of the applicant must not be more than INR 6 Lakh from all the sources.
Award: The selected students studying in private sector institutions are liable to receive full tuition fees & non-refundable charges with a maximum ceiling of up to INR 2 Lakh per annum. Apart from them, the students who are admitted into private sector flying clubs and pursuing courses like Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses will receive tuition fees and other non-refundable charges with a maximum ceiling of up to INR 3.72 Lakh per annum. Besides this, students will also get INR 2,220 per month as living expenses, an annual amount of INR 3,000 as books & stationery allowance, and one-time assistance of up to INR 45,000 for the latest computer/laptop and other related accessories.
Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities is a government scholarship that offers financial assistance in the form of admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance allowance to needy students belonging to minority communities. Minority communities of India include Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian/Parsi. The applicants who wish to apply for this scholarship can do so through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Eligibility: Students of classes 1 to 10 from the minority community who have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final exam and whose annual family income is within INR 1 Lakhe can apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Award: The selected candidates studying in classes 6 to 10 receive an annual admission fee of INR 500 along with a monthly tuition fee of INR 350. Also, the students of classes 1 to 10 (day scholars) receive a maintenance allowance of INR 100 per month, and class 6 to 10 students (hostellers) get INR 600 per month for a period of INR 10 months in an academic year.
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
The Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities is meant for students of Class 11 to Ph.D. Started with the objective of providing financial assistance to needy students of minority communities. The interested candidates can apply online for this national means scholarship through NSP.
Eligibility:
- Students of Class 11, 12, graduation, post-graduation, technical or vocational courses, M.Phil., Ph.D. who have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final exam can apply.
- The annual family income of the candidate must not exceed INR 2 Lakh.
- The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian/Parsi).
Award:
- The selected students studying in Classes 11 and 12 (hostellers & day scholars) will get admission and tuition fee of INR 7,000 per annum or INR 10,000 per annum if the students are pursuing technical or vocational courses in Classes 11 & 12.
- UG and PG students are entitled to receive INR 3,000 per annum as admission and tuition fee.
- The students will also receive a monthly maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 for a period of 10 months in an academic year.
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students (Means Based), Maharashtra
Tuition Fees and examination fees to VJNT Students (Means Based) scholarship is meant for those students of Maharashtra who belong to Vimukt Jati/Denotified or Nomadic Tribes, are financially deprived and are studying at the post-matriculation level. The interested candidates can apply online through MahaDBT, the online scholarship portal of the Maharashtra Government.
Eligibility: The candidates must belong to the VJNT category of Maharashtra. Their annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 8 lakh.
Award: Under this scholarship scheme, selected students will get reimbursement for compulsory fees such as tuition, admission, term, library, laboratory, gymkhana, and examination fees.
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
Begum Hazrat Mahal National scholarship is meant for girl students belonging to minority communities. The selected students receive tuition fee assistance and other benefits under this scholarship scheme. The interested candidates can apply online for Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship through the official website of Maulana Azad Education Foundation.
Eligibility: Girl candidates who belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities and studying in Classes 9 to 12 can apply for this scholarship.; She must acquire at least 50% marks in the previous class. The annual family income must not exceed INR 2 Lakh.
Award: The selected students receive up to INR 6,000 each.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Assam
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students is meant to schedule castes students of Assam to improve their level of education with the objective to financially assist the deprived students. The interested students can apply online for this means scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility:
- Students must have the domicile of Assam and belong to the ST category
- Students must be studying in Classes 1 to 8 in an institution recognized by the Assam Government
- Annual family income must not exceed INR 50,000.
Award: The selected students get a scholarship amount of up to INR 1,200 per annum.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC, Tripura
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC is a means-based scholarship that offers financial assistance to needy students of Tripura who are studying at the post-matriculation level. This scholarship can be applied online through NSP.
Eligibility:
- The candidates must be in the domicile of Tripura and belong to the Economically Backward Class (EBC) of the general category.
- He/ she must be studying in Class 11 to postdoctoral level at a government-recognized institution.
- Annual family income must be less than INR 1 Lakh.
Award:
- The selected candidates get a monthly maintenance allowance of up to INR 750 for a duration of 10 months along with the reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.
- An annual amount of up to INR 900 is given as study tour charges and up to INR 1,000 as thesis typing and printing charges.
- Blind students are entitled to get up to INR 175 per month as reader charges.
PRERANA Post Matric Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC Communities
PRERANA (Post-matric Scholarship Registration Release and Network Automation) Portal allows students of Odisha who are studying at a post-matric level to apply for scholarships online without any hassle.
Eligibility:
- The candidates must be from ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC category and be permanent residents of Odisha.
- The annual family income of students belonging to the SC/ST category should not be more than INR 2.5 lakh.
- Those belonging to OBC/SEBC should have INR 1 Lakh as annual income and must have scored at least 50% marks in the previous exam.
- Students of EBC (Economically-Backward Class category must not have more than INR 1 Lakh of annual income.
Award: The selected students will receive a maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200.
Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER
Ishan Uday is a means-based scholarship offered by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to the students of the northeast region to promote higher education and financial assistance. A total of 10,000 scholarships are disbursed every year among the NER students. Interested candidates can apply online for this scholarship through NSP.
Eligibility:
- Students must have the domicile of the North-Eastern Region (NER), which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura.
- The applicant must have passed class 12 and secured admission in general degree, technical/professional courses of recognized colleges/universities/institutions.
- Annual family income must not exceed INR 4.5 lakh.
Award: Under this scholarship scheme, students pursuing general degree courses receive INR 5,400 per month and those pursuing technical/professional courses receive INR 7,800 per month.
Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra 2021-22
This scholarship is an initiative by the VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra for OBC students studying in Class 11 to Ph.D. level and residing in Maharashtra. The selected students will receive variable awards.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a resident of Maharashtra
- Belong to the OBC community
- Have parents/guardian’s annual income less than or equal to INR 1 lakh
- Be pursuing studies at the post-matric level (Class 11 to Ph.D. level)
- Have got admission through CAP round (if applied for a professional course)
- Maintain 75% attendance for the current year
Award:
Eligible OBC applicants are paid maintenance allowance as follows:
- For Course Group A – INR 425 per month for hostellers and INR 190 per month for day-scholars*
- For Course Group B – INR 290 per month for hostellers and INR 190 per month for day-scholars*
- For Course Group C – INR 290 per month for hostellers and INR 190 per month for day-scholars*
- For Course Group D – INR 230 per month for hostellers and INR 120 per month for day-scholars*
- For Course Group E – INR 150 per month for hostellers and INR 90 per month for day-scholars*
*Note – Duration – From admission date till exam completion date.
Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students 2021-22
Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students 2021-22, Maharashtra is an initiative by the VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra for SBC category students who have completed Class 10 and are continuing studies at the post-matric level. The selected students will receive various awards.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a resident of Maharashtra
- Belong to the SBC category
- Be pursuing the education course approved by the government from class Post-Matric
- Have obtained admission through CAP round (For students pursuing professional courses)
- Maintain 75% attendance for the current year
Award
The selected candidates will receive the scholarship as follows –
- Group A:
Hosteller: INR 425 per month
Day Scholar: INR 190 per month
- Group B
Hosteller: INR 290 per month
Day Scholar: INR 190 per month
- Group C
Hosteller: INR 290 per month
Day Scholar: INR 190 per month
- Group D
Hosteller: INR 230 per month
Day Scholar: INR 120 per month
- Group E
Hosteller: INR 150 per month
Day Scholar: INR 90 per month
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship) 2021-22
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship) 2021-22, Maharashtra is an initiative by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra for Class 10 passed students. The eligible student’s tuition fee and other compulsory fees will be covered under this scheme.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be a resident of Maharashtra
- Belong to the Scheduled Caste or Neo-Buddhist community
- Be studying in a government recognized institute located in Maharashtra
- Have passed SSC or equivalent matric
- Have an annual family income of less than INR 2,50,000
Award:
Tuition Fees, Exam Fees & other fees which are mandatory or compulsorily payable by the student to the institution are reimbursed to the concerned student.
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India 2021-22
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India 2021-22, Maharashtra is an initiative by the Maharashtra Government and Tribal Development Department, Government of India for Scheduled Tribe (ST) community students in Maharashtra. The scholarship encourages ST students from financially underprivileged backgrounds for pursuing studies after Class 10 towards higher education.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Belong to the Scheduled Tribe Category of Maharashtra
- Have passed class 10
- Have an annual family income of less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakhs
- Not have a backdrop of 2 or more years in their formal education
Award:
The selected students for this scholarship program will receive the following benefits:-
For Hostellers/Day Scholars award will be given in groups:
| Groups | Benefits |
| Group 1 | INR 550 to 1,200 |
| Group 2 | INR 530 to 820 |
| Group 3 | INR 300 to 570 |
| Group 4 | INR 230 to 380 |
In addition to this Reader Allowance will also be given:
| Groups | Allowance |
| Group 1-2 | INR 240 |
| Group 3 | INR 200 |
| Group 4 | INR 160 |
| Escort Allowance | INR 160 per month |
| Special Pay | INR 160 |
| For Mentally retired | INR 240 per month |
| Study Tours | INR 1,600 per annum |
| Thesis Typing/Printing | INR 1,600 per annum |
| Book Grant | INR 1,200 per annum |
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance Scheme 2021-22
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance Scheme 2021-22 is an initiative by the Directorate of Medical Education Research, Government of Maharashtra for students pursuing MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPTH, BOTH, B.SC Nursing, BUMS, BP & O, BASLP courses in government-aided/corporation/private unaided colleges. The selected students will receive up to INR 30,000 per year.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a resident of Maharashtra
- Have taken admission in MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPTH, BOTH, B.Sc Nursing, BUMS, BP & O, BASLP courses in government-aided/Corporation/Private un-aided colleges
- Belong to a family where the annual income is less than INR 8 lakhs
- Have taken admission under General category and SEBC Category
Award:
The selected students will receive up to INR 30,000 per year.
State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE) 2021-22
State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE) 2021-22 is an initiative for graduation and postgraduation students. The selected students will receive a total annual course fee of INR 5,000 (whichever amount is less).
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a domicile of Maharashtra
- Hold a graduation or post-graduation degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Law/Education
- Have an annual family income of up to INR 8 lakhs
Award
The selected students will receive a total annual course fee of INR 5,000 (whichever amount is less).
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement 2021-22
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement 2021-22 Maharashtra is an initiative by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra for Class 10 passed ST students. The selected students will receive tuition fees and exam fees for their undergoing course.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a domicile of Maharashtra
- Belong to the ST community
- Be enrolled in a Vocational Study Course like Engineering, Pharmacy, Animal Husbandry, Vaastu Shastra, Dairy Development, MBA or MCA
- Have an annual family income of more than INR 2.5 lakhs
Award
The selected scholars will receive tuition fees and exam fees as per approved college fee structure.
State Minority Scholarship for Pursuing Higher Professional Education Scholarship (Part -1) 2021-22
State Minority Scholarship for Pursuing Higher Professional Education Scholarship (Part -1) 2021-22 is an initiative for Diploma/Graduation/Postgraduation degree holders. The selected students will receive a total annual course fee of INR 25,000 per annum.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be an Indian national
- Be a domicile of Maharashtra state
- Have passed SSC from Maharashtra State
- Be a”Bonafide Student of Institute” and be admitted for Professional and Technical course (Diploma/Graduation/Postgraduation degree) as mentioned in GR
- Be admitted through Centralized Admission Process (CAP)/Institute Level
- Not avail any other scholarship/stipend
- Have an annual family income of up to INR 8 lakhs
Award
The selected students will receive a total annual course fee of INR 25,000 per annum.
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST Students
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST Students, Maharashtra 2021-22 is an initiative by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra for ST students in Maharasthra who are enrolled in vocational study courses.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Belong to a Scheduled Tribe community
- Be a resident of Maharashtra
- Have a family income less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakhs per annum
- Have passed the previous year’s examination
Award
The selected scholars will receive a maintenance allowance as specified hereunder –
- For 4-5 Year Courses – INR 7,000 per annum to day-scholars and INR 10,000 per annum to hostellers
- For 2-3 Year Courses – INR 5,000 per annum to day-scholars and INR 7,000 per annum to hostellers
- For Courses of 2 years or less duration – INR 5,000 per annum to both day scholars and hostellers
Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER) Minority Scholarship 2021-22
Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER) Minority Scholarship 2021-22 is an initiative for students pursuing MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTH, BOTH, BASLP, BP&O, BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, BPMT, OPHTHALMIC ASST, OPTOMETRY, PB BSc Nursing and courses affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik. The selected students will receive a total annual course fee of INR 25,000 per annum.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a domicile of Maharashtra
- Have taken admission in MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTH, BOTH, BASLP, BP&O, BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, BPMT, OPHTHALMIC ASST., OPTOMETRY, PB BSc Nursing
- and courses affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik
- Have an annual family income of up to INR 8 lakh
- Have taken admission to the course through CET/competitive exam/HSC marks obtained
Award
The selected students will receive a total annual course fee of INR 25,000 per annum.
Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for ST Students
Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for ST Students, Maharashtra 2021-22 is an initiative by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra for students belonging to Scheduled Tribe Category and admitted to the seats under the PPP scheme in Government ITIs and Private ITIs through the centralized admission process.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a resident of Maharashtra
- Belong to the ST Category
- Have taken admission through the PPP scheme in Government Skill Development Institute or Private Institute, and admitted through the central Online Admission Process
Award
The selected candidates will receive the following benefits –
- For SSC Pass with family income are less than or equal to INR 2,50,000 – As Per GOI scholarship
- For SSC Pass with family income above INR 2,50,000 to less than or up to INR 8,00,000 lakh – 100 % reimbursement of Course Fee
- For SSc Fail with family income up to INR 8,00,000 lakh – 100 % reimbursement of Course Fee
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna 2021-22
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna 2021-22, Maharashtra is an initiative by the Directorate of Higher Education, the Government of Maharashtra for students who are wards of registered labour and who have taken admission in Technical, Professional or Non-Professional courses at graduation or post-graduation level. The selected students will receive up to INR 30,000 for 10 months as a scholarship amount.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Be a resident of Maharashtra
- Be a child of registered labour/child of Alpabhudarak or both
- Have taken admission in Technical, Professional or Non Professional courses at graduation or post-graduation level
- Belong to a family where the annual income is less than INR 8 lakh
Note: For students pursuing non-professional courses, the annual income should be less than INR 1 lakh.
Award
| For the child of Registered Labour/Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder |
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| For the child of the family where the annual income is not more than 1 Lakh |
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| For the child of the family where the annual income is more than 1 Lakh but less than 8 Lakh |
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| For Non-Professional Courses |
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Means Scholarships 2022– Private-funded Scholarships
Private-funded scholarships consist of those scholarships and grants that are offered by Corporates, NGOs, Trusts, and other organizations for the benefit of students. Some of these national means scholarships are area-specific while others can be availed by students across the country. Here is the list of some means of scholarships funded by private organizations.
Private-funded Means Scholarship
| S.No. | Scholarship Name | Tentative Date* | Provider’s Name |
| 1. | Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship | July-August | Dr. Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) |
| 2. | Tata Trusts Means Grant for College | October-December | Tata Trusts |
| 3. | Tata Trusts Means Grant for School, Maharashtra | October-December | Tata Trusts |
| 4. | SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (G.C.S.S) | August-October | Science Olympiad Foundation |
| 5. | Santoor Women’s Scholarship | August-September | Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares |
| 6. | Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme | September | Sant Nirankari Mission |
* The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change as per the discretion of the scholarship provider.
Now, find below the key details of each of the means of the scholarship listed above.
Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship
Dr Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship is meant for those girl students who belong to rural, low socio-economic background, and who wish to pursue a career in Science. Launched with the objective to provide financial assistance, quality education, and mentorship, Dr Reddy’s Scholarship is for class 12 passed students. Interested candidates can apply online for the scholarship through the official website of The Sashakt Scholarship.
Eligibility: Girl students who have passed Class 12 and wish to get admitted into the BSc Programme in Pure/Natural Science.
Award: INR 2.4 Lakh for three years (INR 80,000 per year)
Tata Trusts Means Grant for College
Started by Tata Trusts, the Tata Trusts Means Grant for College is meant for those students who are studying in Mumbai or suburban areas of Mumbai. The main objective of this scholarship is to give monetary support to needy students to complete their college education. The scholarship can be applied online through the official scholarship page of Tata Trusts.
Eligibility: The candidates must be studying in Class 11 onwards in a college situated in Mumbai or suburban areas of Mumbai. The applicant must have at least passed his/her previous class.
Award: Financial assistance as per the need of the selected student
Tata Trusts Means Grant for School, Maharashtra
This means scholarship is offered to school students to help them complete their school education. The scholarship can be applied online through the official scholarship page of Tata Trusts.
Eligibility: The candidates must be studying in Classes 8 to 10 in a school situated in Mumbai or suburban areas of Mumbai. The applicant must have at least passed his/her previous class.
Award: Financial assistance as per the need of the selected student.
SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (G.C.S.S)
SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme is a national level means scholarship that offers a scholarship amount of INR 5,000 per annum to needy girl students studying in classes 1 to 10. Under this scholarship scheme, a total of 300 scholarships are disbursed every year.
Eligibility: Girl students studying in classes 1 to 10 with a score of 60% or equivalent in the previous class with a family income of INR 15,000 per month
Award: INR 5,000
Santoor Women’s Scholarship
Santoor Women’s Scholarship is meant for those girl students who have passed Class 12 and want to pursue higher education. Under this scholarship scheme, a total of 900 scholarships are disbursed every year among the students of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The applicants can apply online through the official website of Santoor Women’s Scholarship.
Eligibility: Girls from underprivileged & disadvantaged backgrounds having passed Class 12 and enrolled in a minimum 3-years diploma/graduate program in the current academic year are eligible. The students must be from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. Preference will given to those students who come from backward districts.
Award: A scholarship amount of INR 24,000 per annum till the completion of the degree program
Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme
Offered by Sant Nirankari Mandal, this means based scholarship is meant for deserving and needy students who wish to continue and complete their education. This scholarship can be applied by submitting the application form through email or by post to the Education Department of Sant Nirankari Mandal.
Eligibility: 1st-year students of graduation degree/diploma or master’s degree with 60% and above marks in Classes 10 & 12 can apply. The annual family income must not exceed INR 3.5 Lakh. The candidates can be regular or correspondent students.
Award: Up to 100% of tuition fee assistance is given to selected students.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the special allowance under top-class education?
2.00 lakh – per annum (subject to actual amount). Special Allowances (related to types of disabilities like reader allowance, escort allowance, helper allowance, etc.) Rs. 5,000/- per annum.
What are the documents required for a pre-matric minority scholarship?
The pre-matric scholarships scheme for Minorities documents required is a domicile certificate for the respective state, a self-declaration of minority community certificate by the student, a self-attested copy of previous academic mark sheet, and a copy of Aadhar Enrollment/Aadhar Card.
What is the amount of post-matric scholarship for minorities?
Under this post-matric scholarship for minorities, students studying from classes 11 to Ph.D. are offered up to INR 10,000 annually to pursue higher education.
Which scholarship for VJNT Students?
Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students Maharashtra invites all eligible students to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is offered by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra for the students belonging to the Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes.
What is the amount of Post matric scholarship for EBC students?
Rs.1.00 lakh per annum
What is Ishan Uday special scholarship scheme for NER?
Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER 2021-22 is an initiative for Class 12 passed students of the North-Eastern Region. The scholarship aims to promote higher education and increase GER (Gross Enrollment Ratio) in the North-Eastern Region. Under this program, 10,000 fresh scholarships are awarded every year.