Undergraduate scholarships are meant to support the education of students at the undergraduate level. The students in India, after passing Class 12, look up for undergraduate courses in varied streams like Engineering, Medical, Architecture, Arts/Humanities, Science, Commerce, etc. To fund the education of these students at the undergraduate level, various organisations and institutions offer undergraduate scholarships. These scholarships offer financial freedom to those students, who face financial constraints in pursuing their dream education.
This article acquaint students with in-depth information about all national and international undergraduate scholarships, covering essential information like eligibility, application timeline, application process, award details and more.
Undergraduate Scholarships 2024 – List of Scholarships
Given below is the list of both national and international scholarships available for Indian students to pursue undergraduate courses. Adding to this, the students can also find their tentative application timeline mentioned. This will help the students to apply for any of these scholarships within the stipulated timeline.
List of Undergraduate Scholarships 2024 – National Level
| Scholarship Name | Last Date to Apply |
| L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarships | 15th November 2024 |
| G. P. Birla Scholarship | 31st August 2024 |
| CLP India Scholarship Scheme | Between May and June |
| Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme | Runs throughout the year |
| NIU Scholarship cum Admission Test (NSAT) | Between March and May |
| Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship | 15th September 2024 |
| Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship | 30th Oct 2024 |
| Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme | 31st October 2024. |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K | 18th June – 22nd July 2024 |
| LSAT India Law Scholarship | Runs throughout the year |
| Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship | 30th September 2024 |
| UPESEAT B.Tech Scholarship, UPES | Between March and May |
| MMIT Engineering Scholarship | Between December and March |
| All India Youth Scholarship Entrance Examination (AIYSEE) | Between January and March |
| KIITEE Merit Scholarship | Between February and March |
| National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) | May 31, 2024 |
| HP Udaan Scholarship Program | Between January and March |
| ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious SC/ST Students | 15th December 2024 |
| Foundation for Excellence Scholarship | 31st December 2024 |
| INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) | 15th November 2024 |
*The application timeline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.
List of Undergraduate Scholarships 2024 – International Level
| Scholarship Name | Application Timeline* |
| Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Undergraduate Students (Japan) | Between May and June |
| Tianjin Government Scholarship Program (China) | Between May and June |
| Chinese Government Scholarship (China) | Between February and March |
| Zhengzhou University President Scholarship (China) | Between May and June |
| Guangdong Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship (China) | Between May and June |
| Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship Business School (UK) | Between April and June |
| Dean’s Indian Scholarship, University of Strathclyde (UK) | Between May and August |
| The Rhodes Scholarships for India, University of Oxford (UK) | Between May and July |
| Tel Aviv University Summer Program Scholarship (Israel) | Between May and June |
| Israel Government Scholarships (Israel) | Between October and November |
| Italian Government Scholarship (Italy) | Between April and May |
| Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students (Mexico) | Between August and September |
| Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) (South Korea) | Between February and March |
| Brazilian Government Scholarship (Brazil) | Between July and August |
| UCC Ireland Meritorious Scholarship (Ireland) | Between March and May |
| Trinity College Dublin Scholarship (Ireland) | Between March and May |
| Deakin University Merit Scholarship (Australia) | Between October and December |
| UNSW Future of Change India Scholarships (Australia) | Between May and July |
| University of Bristol Think Big Undergraduate Scholarships (UK) | Between May and June |
| Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship Business School (UK) | Between April and June |
*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.
Undergraduate Scholarships 2024 – National Level Scholarships
National-level undergraduate scholarships are those scholarships that are offered by different institutions and organisations for students to pursue undergraduate-level courses within India. Here is a brief description of some of the national-level scholarships to acquaint you with their detailed information like eligibility, award details and more.
L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarships
L’Oréal India offers Young Women in Science Scholarships for young meritorious girls who come from economically weaker sections to pursue undergraduate studies in fields like Engineering, Medical, Applied Sciences and Pure Sciences.
Award: Lumpsum scholarship amount of INR 2.5 Lakhs
G. P. Birla Scholarship
This undergraduate scholarship is only applicable to meritorious students of West Bengal who are willing to pursue an undergraduate degree course in streams like Arts, Science, Commerce, Architecture, Engineering or Medicine.
Award: Scholarship worth up to INR 50,000 per annum and other additional benefits
CLP India Scholarship Scheme
CLP India has also launched its scholarship scheme for students of class 10 to 12, graduation, diploma, vocational training and postgraduate courses. The scholarship is limited to the regions of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
Award: Up to INR 18,000 per annum
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme
Sitaram Jindal Foundation offers a number of scholarships for students at different levels of education. It also offers undergraduate scholarships for students of up to INR 1,000 per month. To be eligible for this scholarship, the students must have obtained at least 60% marks (for boys) and 55% marks (for girls) in the qualifying examination. If students from West Bengal or Karnataka are applying, the percentage criteria for boys and girls is 70% and 65% (for Karnataka) and 65% and 60% (for West Bengal) respectively.
Award: Up to INR 1,000 per month
NIU Scholarship cum Admission Test (NSAT)
The Noida International University (NIU) offer scholarships to students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Applicable only for courses like BTech, BTech + MBA, BTech + MTech, MBA, BBA, BBA + MBA, BALLB, BBA, LLB, and BAJMC, the scholarship is given on the basis of students’ performance in NSAT.
Award: Tuition fee waiver of up to 70%
Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship
An initiative of Hero Group, this undergraduate scholarship is meant to support the education of meritorious students who need financial support to pursue vocational and higher education. the students pursuing an undergraduate degree course can avail of this scholarship if their age is more than 19 years as of the date of application, and they have scored at least 65% marks in the Class 12 examination. Also, the family income should be less than INR 6 Lakhs per annum.
Award: Up to INR 2.7 lakhs per annum for 3 years
Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship
This is one of the most popular undergraduate scholarships in India that aims to encourage young women to pursue a career in Science stream. It is a merit-based scholarship that is rewarded to exceptionally meritorious girls who opt for a BSc program in natural or pure science.
Award: INR 2.4 lakhs for 3 years of study
ICTS – S. N. Bhatt Memorial Excellence Fellowship Program
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Bengaluru introduced these undergraduate scholarships for Indian students who are enrolled for undergraduate or postgraduate programs in Science, Mathematics and Engineering. These scholarships offer a special chance to the students to work with post-doctoral fellows and faculties of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences and to participate in research.
Award: Variable awards
ICAI Commerce Wizard
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announces this scholarship for students of Class 9/10/11/12 and B. Com/BBA/BMS/Allied subjects with an objective to encourage them to attain excellence in the commerce stream.
Award: Cash prize of up to INR 1 Lakh
The Anant Fellowship
This fellowship by the Anant National University is open to students and practitioners from any discipline like architecture, design, planning, environmental science and engineering, and civil and construction engineering. The fellowship would prepare students to take on key architectural, design, planning, and sustainability challenges of India and the world.
Award: Tuition fee waiver of up to 80% for pursuing postgraduate courses
Undergraduate Scholarships – International Level Scholarships
International-level undergraduate scholarships are meant to support the education of students abroad at the undergraduate level. The government of different countries and various international institutions of higher education offer scholarships for Indian students to pursue undergraduate studies abroad. Find below a detailed description of the international undergraduate scholarships hereunder –
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
For students who are willing to pursue an undergraduate degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Science at a University in Japan, the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of Japan is offering undergraduate scholarships.
Award: Monthly allowance of JPY 117,000 and other benefits like travelling expenses, supplemental regional allowance, transportation allowance and more
Chinese Government Scholarship
Run by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and the Government of China, this scholarship is applicable for students who wish to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral degree programs at a university in China. To be eligible for its undergraduate scholarship, the students must be under 25 years of age and have passed the Class 12 examination.
Award: Full and partial scholarships
The Rhodes Scholarships for India, University of Oxford
For students who wish to pursue their higher education in the UK, the University of Oxford, one of the renowned universities in the UK offers Rhodes Scholarship (funded by the Rhodes Trust) for graduates or students in the final year of graduation to pursue postgraduation studies.
Award: Full tuition fee along with other benefits
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)
The MHRD, Government of India in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Korea offer this scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue master’s, PhD or research programs in Korea.
Award: Settlement allowance, monthly allowance, research allowance, reimbursement of thesis printing charges, airfare and other expenses
Trinity College Dublin Scholarship, Ireland
Award: Tuition fee waiver of up to EUR 5,000
Italian Government Scholarship
This is yet another initiative of the MHRD, Government of India in collaboration with the Italian Government. The scholarship is meant for graduate and postgraduate students to pursue Master’s, PhD and research courses in Italy. It aims at fostering international cultural, scientific and technical cooperation.
Award: Monthly allowance of EUR 900
Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students
The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), on behalf of the Government of Mexico, offers undergraduate scholarships and postgraduate scholarships for students willing to pursue master’s or PhD courses at Mexican participating institutions. It is a merit-based scholarship for students having a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100.
Award: Tuition fees, registration fees, insurance, monthly stipend and visa
Brazilian Government Scholarship
As part of its undergraduate exchange program, the Brazilian Government offers this undergraduate scholarship for class 12 passed students between 18 and 23 years of age. The scholarship aims to promote international educational cooperation activities and procedures.
Award: Full tuition fee waiver
Israel Government Scholarships
With an objective to encourage Indian students to carry out study and research at an Israeli university, the Government of India in partnership with the Government of Israel offer this undergraduate scholarship. Applicable for students who are pursuing or have completed their master’s degree, this scholarship is limited to streams like Chemistry, Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Business Management and Environment Studies.
Award: Monthly allowance, tuition fee and health insurance
Deakin University Merit Scholarship, Australia
This is one of the most popular undergraduate scholarships for Indian students to pursue studies in Australia. Applicable for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, the scholarship aims to encourage students with exceptional academic achievements. To be eligible for the undergraduate scholarship, the students must have passed the Class 12 examination with at least 65% marks. Having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 is also mandatory for this scholarship.
Award: Tuition fee waiver of up to 25%
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