Scholarships for Class 12, PUC and intermediate students – post matric and entrance-linked awards.
The free coaching scheme for SC, OBC and PM CARES children pays coaching fees up to Rs 75,000 plus Rs 4,000 a month and a Rs 15,000 interview incentive. NSP last date 31 October 2026.
Vahani Scholarship 2026 gives full tuition, laptop, hostel and travel support to Class 12 students with 85% in Class 10 and income under Rs. 3 lakh. Last date 1 November 2026.
Santoor Women’s Scholarship 2026 pays Rs. 30,000 a year to girl students in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Last date 15 October 2026.
The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 pays up to Rs. 50,000 a year to EWS students in medicine, engineering, graduation, diploma and ITI courses. Last date 15 October 2026.
The Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) 2026-27 pays Rs. 10,000 a year to diploma students at government polytechnics. Last date 10 October 2026 for most states.
The Ishan Uday special scholarship scheme 2026-27 pays Rs 8,000 a month for 10 months (Rs 80,000 a year) to 10,000 North East students for their first undergraduate degree. Income limit Rs 4.50 lakh. Apply on NSP by 31 October 2026.
The PMSS Railway scholarship 2026-27 pays Rs 2,500 a month to male students and Rs 3,000 a month to female students for professional degree courses. Wards of RPF and RPSF personnel can apply on the National Scholarship Portal by 31 October 2026.
The Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM and mica workers children education scholarship 2026-27 pays Rs 1,000 to Rs 25,000 a year for school, ITI, polytechnic, graduation and professional courses. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal by 31 October 2026.
The NMMSS scholarship 2026-27 pays Rs 12,000 a year (Rs 1,000 a month) to meritorious Class 9 to 12 students from families with income up to Rs 3.50 lakh. Selection is through the Class 8 merit test; apply on NSP by 31 October 2026.
The University of Guelph in Canada offers international entrance scholarships worth up to C$20,000 over four years, assessed automatically from your admission application. Open to Indian students entering the first year of an undergraduate degree.