Class 10/12 board results are coming out. Now the most critical and crucial time for students to take admissions in bachelors degree programs of various universities & colleges and get Scholarship for students in India. Various options of Government scholarships in India, Scholarships for College students and International Scholarships lie open for applications. Many organizations support students through various scholarship schemes, some of them are a merit-based scholarship in India (board performance based) and some of them are means based (parental income and board mark both).
Scholarships for College Students and Scholarships for Higher Secondary Students
Here is a list of 10 scholarships for college students and scholarships for secondary school students with details, which every student should take a look and must apply as per their eligibility to get benefits.
1. Loreal India – For Young Women in Science Scholarships (FYWIS)
Purpose- Scholarship is only for girl students desirous of pursuing degree course in science/medical/ engineering/ biotechnology or any other scientific field
Award-Cash Rs 2.5 lakh to each girl
Eligibility– 85% PCM/PCB, family income less than 4 Lakh per annum
Apply-Post, Online
Application: Starting on 25th May 2016 to 10th July 2016
Source: www.foryoungwomeninscience.com/
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/LIFYW
2. Central Sector Scheme Scholarship for Class 12 passed students of Science, Commerce & Arts subjects
Total -84000 Scholarships for College students (50% for girls and boys each)
Award– Graduation course: Rs 10,000 per year for 3 years, Master course: Rs 20,000 per year for next 2 years
Apply-Online, Post
Activity– August, September
B4S- www.b4s.in/UID/CSSS
3. INSPIRE Scholarship for Class 12 Board performers (Top1 percentile), Performance in JEE Mains, Advance, NEET, KVPY, NTSE, IMO etc Competitive Examinations.
Total– 10000 Scholarships for college students
Award– Annual scholarship of total value Rs.80,000 till the course completion
Apply-Online, Post
Activity– September, October
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/INSPIRE
4. Indian Oil Academic Scholarship for Class 10, 12 passed students
Total-2600 Scholarships
Award– Rs 1000 per month
Course-10+/ITI, Engineering & MBBS, MBA
Apply-Online
Activity– August, September
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/IOAS
5. AICTE-Scholarship Scheme to Girl Child (SSGC)
Award- 4000 Scholarships for college students, up to Rs 50000 per year.
Purpose-To promote technical education (Engg, Architecture, Pharmacy, Applied Arts etc).
Eligibility- One girl per family, Class 12 (PCM/B) Passed
Apply-By Post, Email
Source: www.aicte-india.org
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/ASSGC
6. G.P. Birla Educational Scholarships
Award-Rs 50000 per year
Eligibility-Class 12 passed, 80% + marks in state board, or 85% in central board, or have secured rank in top 150000 in AIEEE/JEE/AIPMT
Course– Science, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Commerce or Law
Apply-By post
Activity-June, July
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/GBES
7. Sahu Jain Trust- Loan Scholarship
Purpose- Non Refundable scholarship for pursuing graduation and post graduation in all subjects.
Award- Financial support, certificates
Eligibility- Graduation / Post Graduation in Engg, Medical, MBA
Apply- By post
Activity- 30th July 2016
Source: http://sahujaintrust.timesofindia.com/
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/SJTES
8. Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minority Students
Purpose- To provide financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses
Award- Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per year
Eligibility- Class 12 passed, graduates of Muslim, Christian, Parsis, Buddhist, Sikhs, Jain community
Apply- Online
Activity- June to September
Source: http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/ScholarshipSchemes
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/MSSFM
9. FAEA Scholarship
Purpose– To secure social justice for students belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of the society. It enables economically and socially disadvantaged students to study in the institutions, which provide academic excellence, access to structures of power and economic opportunity.
Award– Higher education scholarships for college students
Eligibility-Class 12 passed, 1st-year graduation
Apply-Online, Post
Activity- May, June (30th June)
Source: www.faeaindia.org/StudentInfo.asp
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/FAEA
10. R D Sethna Loan Scholarship 2014
Purpose- To empower individuals for pursuing their academic interests and career. The loan scholarships are granted to cover fees, both books and tuitions.
Award- Financial, Certificates
Eligibility- Class 12 passed
Apply- By post, in person
Activity-April to August
Source: www.rdsethnascholarships.org
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/RDSS
Additional List of 16 Scholarships for Colleges and Schools
11. Post-matric Scholarship for Minority Students
Purpose- To support Minority community students for studies in a government or private higher secondary school/ college/ university. And, technical and vocational courses in Industrial Training Institutes/ Industrial Training Centers affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) of classes 11 and 12 level.
Award-Education Scholarship of Rs. 9,300 to Rs 13,800 per year
Eligibility-Class 11, 12, 12+ of Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis), Family income less than Rs. 2 lakh
Apply-Online, Post
Activity- August, September
Source: www.momascholarship.gov.in/
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/PMSMC
12. Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Minority Community Girls
Purpose- Scholarship is awarded to study any subject offered by School/College for Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Parsis Girls in class 11 & 12
Award-Cash scholarship of Rs 12,000
Eligibility-Class 11 girls
Apply- Online
Deadline-30th September
Source: http://maef.nic.in/
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/MANSMG
13. Gaurav Foundation Scholarship
Award-Rs.20000-2 Lakhs
Eligibility-11 yrs-35 yrs, all students
Apply-By email
Deadline-September to November
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/GFMS
14. The tGELF Khemka Domestic Scholarships/Grants 2014
Eligibility-Class 12 passed
Apply– Online
Course-All undergraduate courses
Activity-June, July
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/TTKDS
15. North South Foundation (NSF) Scholarship 2014-15
Award– Scholarships for college students for Rs 5000 to 12000 per year
Eligibility-Class 12 passed students in top 10% in Board & Exams, Family income is less than equal to Rs 65000
Apply-Online, By Post
Course– Professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, and Polytechnic in a GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
Deadline-September
B4S: www.b4s.in/uid/NSF
16. Nirmaan Scholarship and Mentorship Program (NSMP)
Award– College Fee till course completion
Eligibility-Class 12 Passed, Merit cum MeansApply-Online, By Post
Course– Professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, and Polytechnic in a GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
Deadline-June, July
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/NSMP
17. AICTE- Scholarships for Differently Able (DA) Students 2014
Award- 1000 Scholarships for college students, up to Rs 50000 per year.
Purpose– To provide the financial assistance to the DA students to promote technical education (Engg., Architecture, Pharmacy, applied arts etc.) at Degree and Diploma levels.
Eligibility- Annual family income of the parents should be less than 6.0 Lakh & the student must be in the first year.
Apply-By Post, Email
Activity- October
Source: www.aicte-india.org
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/ASDA
18. Hamdard Educational
Purpose- To provide financial assistance to students pursuing job-oriented education in technical and professional courses
Award- Scholarships for college students
Eligibility- Class 12th passed
Apply- by post, In person
Activity- June, July
Source: www.hamdardnationalfoundation.org/
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/HAMDARD
19. Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council, SHDF Scholarship
Purpose- To support students for pursuing professional diploma, degree or postgraduate courses
Courses- Engineering, architecture, information technology, computer science, medical, nursing, pharmacology, home science, education, business management, agriculture, animal husbandry and the like
Award- Rs 27000 per year
Eligibility- Class 12 Passed
Apply- By post
Activity- March, April
Source: http://nishkam.in/
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/NSWCS
20. Trust Fund Scholarships for Disables
Purpose- The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to the differently-abled students to enable them to pursue professional or technical courses from recognized institutes and get employed/self-employed
Award- 2500 scholarships of Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per year, and other benefits
Eligibility- Professional and technical courses, family income less than Rs 3 Lakhs per year.
Apply- Online
Activity-Year long application
Source: www.nhfdc.nic.in/schemes
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/TFSFD
21. CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship for Class 10 passed ONLY SINGLE GIRL CHILD of their parents.
Award– 500Rs per month for 2 years
Course-Class 11 & 12 study
Apply-Online
Activity– August, September
B4S: www.b4s.in/UID/CMSSGC
22. UDAAN- A PROGRAMME TO GIVE WINGS TO GIRL STUDENTS
Award- Providing free online resources to girl students and financial support
Eligibility- Class 11(PCM)
Apply- Online
Activity- July, August
B4s- www.b4s.in/UID/UDAAN
23. NIRANKARI RAJMATA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Award- Tuition fee for a year or complete course of Graduation or Post Graduation
Eligibility- 12th passed Students
Apply- By post
Activity- September
B4s- www.b4s.in/UID/NRSS
24. JM SETHIA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Award- Up to Rs.700/- for maximum of 3 year
Eligibility- Class 9 to 12, Graduation, Post Graduation
Apply- By post
Activity- July
B4s- www.b4s.in/UID/JMSMSS
25. POPULAR FRONT OF INDIA LOAN SCHOLARSHIP
Award- Loan Scholarship
Eligibility- Class 12th Passed
Apply- Online, by email, by post
Activity- July
B4s- www.b4s.in/UID/PFOILS
26. Foundation for Excellence Scholarship
Award- Scholarships for college students
Eligibility- 1st-year student of Engg, MBBS
Apply- Online, by post
Activity- July
B4s- www.b4s.in/UID/FFES
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Many winnable simple scholarships are available every year for Indian Students. Good Luck!