Scholarship

A scholarship is a type of financial aid or grant awarded to students to support their education. Scholarships can be awarded based on academic merit, financial need, athletic or artistic ability, or other criteria established by the scholarship provider. Scholarships can cover all or part of a student's tuition, fees, and living expenses, and may be renewable for multiple years. Scholarship opportunities are often available from colleges and universities, private organizations, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Applying for scholarships typically requires submitting an application and supporting materials, such as transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation. In our country, there are various types of scholarships available for students at different levels of education. Some of the common types of scholarships in India include:

Merit-based scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to students based on their academic performance and merit. They are usually given to students who have scored high marks in their previous academic exams.

Means-based scholarships

These scholarships are given to students who come from economically weaker sections of society. The scholarship amount is based on the income of the family and other factors such as the number of dependents in the family.

Minority scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to students belonging to minority communities such as Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians. The aim of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to students from these communities to pursue their education.

Sports scholarships

These scholarships are given to students who have excelled in sports. The scholarship amount is usually given to cover their expenses such as training fees, equipment, and travel expenses.

Disability scholarships

These scholarships are given to students with disabilities to help them pursue their education. The scholarship amount is usually given to cover their expenses such as tuition fees, books, and other related expenses.

These are just some of the types of scholarships available in India. The eligibility criteria and application process for each scholarship may vary, so students are advised to do thorough research before applying for any scholarship.

Other Types of scholarships

Income Based Merit Based Cultural Talent Visual Art Sports Talent Literary Art

Popular Corporate Scholarships

HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECS Scholarship
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Rolls-Royce Unnati Scholarship For Women Engineering Students
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship
GEV Memorial Merit Scholarship For Law Students
Unnati - Towards A Better Future Scholarship
Virchow Scholarship Program
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme
IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship
L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarships

Special Scholarship schemes

UP Scholarships
National Scholarship Portal
Scholarships For Engineering Students
Scholarships For Girls
Scholarships For Higher Education

National scholarship schemes

NSP Pre Matric Scholarships Scheme For Minorities
NSP Post Matric Scholarships Scheme For Minorities
NSP National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme
NSP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship For College
NSP Top Class Education Scheme For SC Students
Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday For NER
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship For University Rank Holders
IET India Scholarship Awards 2023 03-Jun-2023
Buddy4Study - IDFC FIRST Bank Education Loan Programme 30-Jun-2023
SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2023 30-Apr-2023
Rolls-Royce Unnati STEM Scholarship Program 2023-24 15-May-2023
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship and Mentorship Programme for Sportsperson and Individuals 30-Apr-2023
OakNorth STEM Scholarship Program 2022 30-Apr-2023
Chanakya University Merit cum Admission Scholarship 30-Apr-2023
The Cadence Scholarship Program 2023-24 31-May-2023