40 verified schemes. Schemes with an official source. Central Government and Maharashtra.
Central GovernmentWomen
A scholarship for girls who take admission in a technical degree course.
- Benefit
- Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum for college fee, computer, books and similar costs, for up…
- For
- A girl admitted to the first year of a degree course (or second year by lateral…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A scholarship for students with disability who take admission in a technical diploma course.
- Benefit
- Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum for college fee, computer, books and similar costs, for up…
- For
- A student with disability of 40 percent or more, admitted to a diploma course…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A scholarship for orphans and some other children who face loss of a parent, studying technical courses.
- Benefit
- Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum for college fee, computer, books and similar costs. Up…
- For
- An orphan or ward in one of the listed groups, studying a degree or diploma in…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Yearly money help for SC and Neo-Buddhist students for living costs.
- Benefit
- Yearly amount per student: Rs 60,000 (Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur), Rs 51,000 (Class C…
- For
- SC and Neo-Buddhist students of Maharashtra with family income up to Rs 2.5…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A merit scholarship for college and university students from families with income up to Rs 4.5 lakh a year.
- Benefit
- Rs 12,000 a year at graduation level for the first three years. Rs 20,000 a year at…
- For
- Students above the 80th percentile in Class XII, with family income up to Rs…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
A hostel and living allowance for some students in professional courses in Maharashtra.
- Benefit
- The page lists annual totals of Rs 60,000 (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur), Rs 51,000 (revenue…
- For
- EBC, EWS or SEBC students in professional courses whose parents are small-land…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Free hostel stay and meals for eligible students.
- Benefit
- Bedding, breakfast and two meals free, monthly maintenance allowance of Rs 500 to Rs 800…
- For
- Maharashtra students from Class 8 onwards with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
ICAR gives a monthly scholarship to students admitted to a bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture through the ICAR entrance exam.
- Benefit
- Rs 2,000 per month for a bachelor's degree and Rs 3,000 per month for a master's degree…
- For
- Students admitted through the All India Entrance Examination to an agricultural…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
UGC gives a monthly scholarship to students from the North Eastern Region who join a first undergraduate degree.
- Benefit
- Rs 8,000 per month for 10 months a year, for the length of the UG course. 10,000…
- For
- Students with a North Eastern State domicile, parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Scholarship for student players who take part or win in school, national or international competitions.
- Benefit
- School games: Rs 11,250, 8,950, 6,750 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Rs 3,750 for participation…
- For
- Student athletes competing at school, national or international level.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Fee help for Scheduled Caste students below the poverty line in private unaided schools.
- Benefit
- Monthly amount for 10 months: Class 1 to 4 Rs 100, Class 5 to 7 Rs 150, Class 8 to 10 Rs…
- For
- Scheduled Caste students from BPL families studying in private unaided schools…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
Scheduled Tribe students admitted to notified premier institutes may get help with fees and other costs.
- Benefit
- Tuition and admission fee and other non-refundable charges up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year per…
- For
- ST students with family income up to Rs 6 lakh a year admitted on merit to…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A scholarship to help meritorious students from low income families continue school from Class IX to XII.
- Benefit
- Rs 12,000 a year (Rs 1,000 a month) for up to four years, from Class IX to XII. About 1…
- For
- A Class VIII student in a Government, aided or local body school, whose…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A scholarship for low income SC and some other candidates to study a Masters or PhD abroad.
- Benefit
- Financial assistance for Masters and PhD courses abroad. There are 125 fresh awards…
- For
- A candidate from an SC or other listed group, aged up to 35, with family income…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
UGC gives scholarships on merit to students in the first year of their first full-time postgraduate degree.
- Benefit
- Rs 15,000 per month for 10 months a year, for two years. 10,000 scholarships are…
- For
- Students below 30 years admitted to the first year of a first regular PG degree…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
Help for OBC, EBC and DNT students studying after Class X, if family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
- Benefit
- Tuition fee and an academic allowance depending on course group. The table lists academic…
- For
- OBC, EBC or DNT students in a recognised post-matric course, with income up…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A yearly allowance for OBC, EBC and DNT students in Class IX and X in Government schools, if parents' income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
- Benefit
- A consolidated academic allowance of Rs 4,000 a year.
- For
- OBC, EBC or DNT students in Class IX or X of a Government school, with parents'…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
Full fee support and living costs for OBC, EBC and DNT students in top institutes, if parents' income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
- Benefit
- The 2023-24 notice lists full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (ceiling Rs 2 lakh…
- For
- OBC, EBC or DNT students admitted to a listed top institute, with parents'…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
Help with fees and living costs for Scheduled Tribe students studying after Class X, if family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
- Benefit
- The guidelines list compulsory fees within state limits and a maintenance allowance…
- For
- Scheduled Tribe students with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year who study…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
A scholarship for students with benchmark disability studying in Class 11 and above, up to master's level.
- Benefit
- Help with fees, maintenance allowance, disability allowance and book allowance…
- For
- Students from Class 11 to postgraduate level with 40 percent or more disability…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A central scheme under which children in Government and Government Aided schools may get one hot cooked meal on every school day.
- Benefit
- One hot cooked meal on school days. For classes 1 to 5 the meal gives 450 calories and 12…
- For
- Children in Bal Vatika (just before class 1) and classes 1 to 8 in Government…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentJobs and skills
A central scheme that may give skill, entrepreneurship and education support to people from the six notified minority communities and artisan families.
- Benefit
- Components include traditional skill training for artisans, non-traditional skilling in…
- For
- Indian citizens from the notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
A yearly allowance for Scheduled Caste students in Class IX and X.
- Benefit
- A yearly academic allowance from 2022-23: Rs 3,500 for day scholars and Rs 7,000…
- For
- A Scheduled Caste student studying full time in Class IX or X, whose parents'…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
A yearly scholarship for students with benchmark disability studying in Class 9 and 10.
- Benefit
- Maintenance allowance of Rs 800 a month for hostellers and Rs 500 for day scholars…
- For
- Class 9 and 10 students with 40 percent or more disability and parental income…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
A monthly scholarship for children and widows of serving and ex Railway Protection Force personnel who take up professional degree courses.
- Benefit
- Rs 2,500 per month for male students and Rs 3,000 per month for female students. 150…
- For
- Wards and widows of RPF or RPSF personnel below Gazetted officer rank, in…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Fee support for students from EBC, EWS and SEBC families in Maharashtra, if family income is up to Rs 8 lakh a year.
- Benefit
- Male students in professional courses get 50% of education and exam fees. Female students…
- For
- Students from EBC, EWS or SEBC families with annual family income up to Rs 8…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Merit cash awards for Scheduled Caste students who rank high in Class 10 and 12.
- Benefit
- Rs 1,00,000 for first rank among all board students. Rs 50,000 for each SC student on…
- For
- Scheduled Caste students in Class 10 and 12 who achieve a merit rank.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Scholarship for Scheduled Caste students admitted to reputed national institutes.
- Benefit
- Full fees, accommodation and meal expenses, and Rs 10,000 for books and stationery.
- For
- SC students of Maharashtra admitted to national institutes, with family income…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Scholarship for Scheduled Caste students admitted to top foreign universities for postgraduate or Ph.D. study.
- Benefit
- The page says it covers accommodation, tuition fees, air travel, insurance and similar…
- For
- SC students admitted to a QS Top 200 university abroad, with annual family…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Free hostel stay for children of migrant sugarcane workers.
- Benefit
- Bedding, free breakfast and two meals a day, monthly allowance (Rs 800 divisional, Rs 600…
- For
- Children of sugarcane workers in Maharashtra studying from Class 5 up…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Small monthly scholarship for Scheduled Caste girls studying in Class 5 to 10.
- Benefit
- Class 5 to 7: Rs 60 per month (Rs 600 for 10 months). Class 8 to 10: Rs 100 per month (Rs…
- For
- Scheduled Caste girls studying in Class 5 to 10.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
Free coaching for competitive and entrance exams for students from SC and OBC families with limited income, and for PM CARES Children Scheme beneficiaries.
- Benefit
- Free coaching for exams such as UPSC, SSC, railway and bank officer exams, JEE, NEET, CAT…
- For
- SC or OBC students with total family income of Rs 8 lakh a year or less, and PM…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudents
Full fee support and an allowance for SC students admitted to top notified institutions after Class 12.
- Benefit
- Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (ceiling Rs 2 lakh a year for private…
- For
- An SC student with family income up to Rs 8 lakh a year who secured admission…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Small merit scholarship for backward class students in Class 5 to 10.
- Benefit
- Class 5 to 7: Rs 50 per month (Rs 500 for 10 months). Class 8 to 10: Rs 100 per month (Rs…
- For
- Backward class students in Class 5 to 10 with at least 50% marks and first…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Yearly scholarship for children of parents engaged in unclean occupations.
- Benefit
- Hostel residents Rs 8,000 per year. Non-hostel Rs 3,500 per year. Extra 10% for students…
- For
- Students in Class 3 to 10 whose parents are engaged in unclean occupations…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Yearly scholarship for Scheduled Caste students in Class 9 and 10.
- Benefit
- Hostel residents Rs 7,000 per year. Non-hostel Rs 3,500 per year. Extra 10% for students…
- For
- Scheduled Caste students in Class 9 or 10 with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
A scholarship for students with benchmark disability studying graduate or postgraduate courses in institutes notified by the Department.
- Benefit
- Help with fees and allowances as listed in the guidelines. About 300 slots are available…
- For
- Students with 40 percent or more disability and parental income up to Rs 8 lakh…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Central GovernmentStudentsApplications open
Students admitted to certain programmes at the Indian Statistical Institute receive a monthly stipend.
- Benefit
- Monthly stipend by programme, for example Rs 5,000 for B.Stat/B.Math, Rs 8,000…
- For
- Students admitted to eligible ISI programmes.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Small monthly stipend for Scheduled Caste ITI trainees.
- Benefit
- Hostel residents Rs 100 per month in total (Rs 60 Technical Education plus Rs 40 Social…
- For
- SC trainees in recognised ITIs whose father's income is up to Rs 65,290.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
Maharashtra GovernmentStudents
Extra maintenance allowance for SC hostel students in professional courses.
- Benefit
- A maintenance allowance for books, accommodation, meals and stationery, on top of…
- For
- SC students in professional courses who get a Government of India scholarship…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
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