Comprehensive directory of Central, State & Private Trust scholarship programs. Explore verified government portals, eligibility income cutoffs, application deadlines, and step-by-step document guidance for school and college students.
Centrally funded, state-sponsored, and premier corporate CSR scholarships with authentic government links.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / MoMA (Govt. of India)
Social Welfare & Backward Classes Dept, Govt. of Karnataka
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA India)
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / MoMA
Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB), Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
Wipro Cares & Santoor Foundation
Buddy4Study & Corporate CSR Initiatives
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
JSW Foundation
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Medhavi National scholarship scheme under the Medhavi Mission is an initiative by the Human Resources & Development Mission which was established...
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme aims to provide foundational support to individuals, who are deserving & meritorious but may lack resources to pursue their dreams...
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowships to outstanding engineers to recognize...
Vidyasiri Scholarship 2021-22 Government of Karnataka through Vidyasiri Scholarship Scheme for Minority students of State Of Karnataka provides Food a...
Directorate of Minorities, Department of Minority Welfare, Announcement of Pre-matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship 2020-21 for Minority Students of Karnataka through State scholarship portal....
Description:Sardar Patel Scholarship for Students Pursuing Graduation 2020, Buddy4Study India Foundation invites scholarship applications from studen...
Description:Dr Abdul Kalam Scholarship for Medical/Engineering Aspirants, Buddy4Study India Foundation invites scholarship applications from students...
Pre-Matric Scholarships and Post-Matric Scholarships offered by different states through NSP Portal...
Xiaomi India has started a initiative to support higher education of meritorious students who belong to underprivileged sections of the society. The ...
GoK Scholarship Notification 2020-21, Online applications are invited from eligible Minority Students of Karnataka State for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship...
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Karnataka SSLC Prize money for SC/ST Students of Karnataka, passed in 2020 only, last date to apply is...
Online Applications are invited for Pre Matric Scholarship 2020-21 for Minority Students of Karnataka for 1st Std to 10th Std. Fresh & Renewal of Scholarships...
Avoid fraudulent intermediaries and unauthorized websites. These are the authentic government portals for applying and tracking status.
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt of India
Pan-India Central Schemes, AICTE, UGC, Minority, Disability & Defense
Center for e-Governance, Govt. of Karnataka
Karnataka Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Vidyasiri, SC/ST, E-Pass & Minority
Government of Maharashtra
Maharashtra Post-Matric, EBC, Tribal Welfare, VJNT & OBC Fee Waivers
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Inter-State Schemes for UP Students
All India Council for Technical Education
Pragati (Girls), Saksham (Differently Abled), and Swanath Schemes
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Masters & Ph.D. Funding for Foreign Universities (USA, UK, Canada, Australia)
Over 35% of scholarship applications face delays or rejections due to Aadhaar-DBT mismatch or incomplete certificates. Keep these verified records ready before applying.
Bank account must be seeded with NPCI for Direct Benefit Transfer. Simple KYC linking is not enough; check Aadhaar mapping at your branch or via UIDAI portal.
Must be valid for the current financial year. Ensure total annual family income falls below scheme limit (usually ₹2.5L for Post-Matric, ₹8L for Pragati).
Required for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or Minority candidates with digital RD number (Karnataka) or official revenue seal.
Self-attested copy of SSLC/10th, 12th/PUC, or last qualifying semester exam grade card showing minimum required percentage (typically 50%+).
Official admission receipt stating tuition fees and maintenance charges, along with bonafide student letter from principal or registrar.
Proof of continuous residence in the sponsoring state (mandatory for state portals such as Karnataka SSP, MahaDBT, UP Scholarship).
Verified answers to top questions Indian students ask when applying for national and state scholarships.
Pre-Matric scholarships are designated for students studying in primary and secondary schools (Class 1 to Class 10) to prevent dropouts and cover uniforms, textbooks, and fees. Post-Matric scholarships apply to students continuing their education after passing Class 10 (SSLC/Matriculation), including 11th/12th/PUC, ITI, Polytechnic Diplomas, Undergraduate (B.Tech, MBBS, B.Sc, B.A.), and Postgraduate/Ph.D. programs.
To apply on NSP (scholarships.gov.in): 1) Complete New Student Registration using your Aadhaar card and active mobile number. 2) Generate your Application ID and log in to fill in educational qualifications, caste category, and parental income details. 3) Select the relevant Central, UGC, or AICTE scholarship scheme. 4) Upload required documents (income certificate, marksheet, bonafide certificate). 5) Submit the application and track verification by your school/college (Institute Nodal Officer) and District Nodal Officer.
Students can register on both portals to check eligibility, but under Government of India Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) guidelines, a student cannot draw tuition and maintenance allowances from more than one government scholarship scheme for the same academic year. If eligible for multiple, students should accept the scheme offering the higher financial assistance.
Both Central (NSP) and State portals (Karnataka SSP, MahaDBT, UP Scholarship) disburse scholarship money directly through the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS). Your bank account must not only have Aadhaar linked for KYC, but must also be actively "seeded" with NPCI to receive direct DBT transfers without rejection.
Common mandatory documents include: 1) Aadhaar Card of the applicant, 2) Previous year marksheet/grade card, 3) Valid Family Income Certificate issued by Revenue Authority (Tahsildar/SDM), 4) Caste/Community Certificate (for SC, ST, OBC, or Minority applicants), 5) College Admission Fee Receipt or Bonafide Student Certificate, 6) Bank Passbook copy showing IFSC code, and 7) Domicile/Residence Certificate.
Merit-cum-Means scholarships provide financial assistance to meritorious students who cannot afford the high cost of professional courses (Engineering, Medical, Architecture, Law, Management). Eligibility typically requires securing at least 50% or above in the qualifying examination, with parental annual income from all sources not exceeding ₹2.50 Lakh per annum.