Chevening Scholarships 2025

UK Government (funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Register by: 7 October 2025

Eligibility: Open to outstanding professionals worldwide, including India; applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of work experience, and meet English proficiency requirements.

Benefits: Fully funded one-year master’s degree in the UK (covers tuition, travel, living allowance, and other costs)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Ishan Uday Scholarship

UGC (University Grants Commission)

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Students from North Eastern Region pursuing general degree courses

Benefits: ₹5,400/month for general degree + ₹7,800/month for professional courses

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship

Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF)

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Meritorious girl students belonging to minority communities (Class 9–12)

Benefits: ₹5,000–₹6,000 per year depending on class level

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (GCSS)

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Girl students from Classes 1–10 with family income < ₹15,000/month

Benefits: ₹5,000 scholarship each awarded to selected girl students

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project 2025/26

Global Universities Association, Russia (Open Doors

Register by: 16 November 2025

Eligibility: nternational applicants (including India), for Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Post-doc tracks.  • Must submit portfolio, possibly take entrance test depending on track

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Benefits: Tuition-free study programs in Russian universities, choice of subject area; free Russian language training if needed.

Post-Matric Scholarship (Chhattisgarh & Goa)

Respective State Governments (Chhattisgarh / Goa)

Register by: 30 November 2025

Eligibility: Students who have completed matriculation, meeting state-specific criteria on income/residence.

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Benefits: Financial assistance covering tuition or educational expenses.

ServiceScape Scholarship 2025

ServiceScape Inc.

Register by: 30 November 2025

Eligibility: Open to students (18+) enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools worldwide; must submit a 300–600-word essay on how writing impacts today’s world

Benefits: USD 1,000 award, publication on ServiceScape blog, featured winner showcase

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Inspiring More Minds Paradise Scholarship

Paradise Foundation (listed via Buddy4Study platform)

Register by: September 30, 2025

Eligibility: Undergraduate students pursuing recognized programs in India; specific academic merit and financial need criteria apply

Benefits: Financial assistance for tuition and living expenses (amount varies by program)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

International Early Bird Scholarships 2026 (Multiple Universities)

Various universities (e.g., Australian, UK, and EU institutions)

Register by: November 15, 2025

Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programs; early acceptance required

Benefits: Fee discounts ranging from 10%–30% on tuition fees

Mode: Online

Participation Fee: None (beyond standard application fees)

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) 2026

Society for Science (sponsored by Regeneron)

Register by: 6 November 2025

Eligibility: High school seniors (Class 12 equivalent) studying in accredited schools; must submit original independent STEM research project

Benefits: $2,000 award for each scholar; up to $250,000 for winners; recognition as top young scientist

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2025–26

Reliance Foundation

Register by: 4 October 2025

Eligibility: Indian citizens in first year of any full-time UG program; Class 12 passed with ≥ 60%; household income < ₹15L (preference to < ₹2.5L

Benefits: Meritorious need-based scholarship up to ₹2 lakh over degree duration; access to alumni support and mentorship network.

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Tata Trusts – Oxford India Scholarships

Tata Trusts & University of Oxford

Register by: September 22, 2025

Eligibility: Indian postgraduate students applying to selected Master’s programs at the University of Oxford with demonstrated financial need

Mode: Online application via Oxford Scholarships portal through University application portal

Grand prize includes Funds tuition, living expenses, and visa fees for selected candidates

Participation : Free

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2025 (EWS Students)

LIC India (via its 112 Divisional Offices)

Register by: 22 September 2025

Eligibility: Students who have passed Class 10 receive ₹20,000 annually, and those passing Class 12 receive ₹40,000.
• Family income should be ≤ ₹4.5 lakh per annum.
• Open to students across India; postgraduate students are not eligible.
• Selection: 100 students per division (80 general [40 boys + 40 girls], 20 special scholarships for girls)

Benefits: Annual scholarship (₹20K for Class 10 pass-outs; ₹40K for Class 12) disbursed until course completion or until internship/stipend starts

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025–26

HDFC Bank (Parivartan Foundation)

Register by: September 04, 2025

Eligibility: Students across India, from Class 1 to postgraduate level (including diploma, ITI, polytechnic, UG, PG).
• Minimum 55% marks in the previous qualifying exam.
• Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
• Preference given to those facing a personal or family crisis in the last three years.

Benefits (Scholarship Amount by Academic Level):
• Class 1–6: ₹15,000
• Class 7–12 / Diploma / Polytechnic / ITI: ₹18,000
• General UG: ₹30,000
• Professional UG (e.g., B.Tech, MBBS): ₹50,000
• General PG (e.g., M.A., M.Sc.): ₹35,000
• Professional PG (e.g., MBA, M.Tech): ₹75,000

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

LIC’s Asha and Balakrishna Shah Distinguished Scholarships

LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) India

Register by: September 22, 2025

Eligibility: For Asha Scholarship: Female students passing Class 10 (merit + financial need)
For Balakrishna Shah Scholarship: Girl students enrolling in Class 11 and above in science stream

Benefits: Annual scholarship (amount varies by scheme; typically ₹10,000–₹20,000)

Mode: Offline only via LIC's Office

Participation : Free

Goa CM Scholarship 2025

Government of Goa

Register by: 30 September 2025

Eligibility: Students in Goa pursuing higher education

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Benefits: ₹30,000/year + mentorship programs

Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)

Government of West Bengal

Register by: Ongoing for 2025 cycle (continual acceptance)

Eligibility: Unmarried girls aged 13–18 enrolled in Class VIII–XII or vocational training courses in West Bengal; family income criteria waived for some categories

Benefits: Annual scholarship of ₹1,000 (K1) and one-time grant of ₹25,000 at age 18 (K2)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Breakthrough Junior ChallenaAICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls 2025ge

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education

Register by: Likely opens July–August 2025

Eligibility: Girls enrolled in the first year of AICTE-approved technical degree/diploma programs (e.g., engineering, pharmacy)

Mode: Online application via National Scholarship Portal (NSP) under the “Pragati” category

Participation : Free

Benefits: ₹50,000 per year, renewable for up to four years

All India Scholarship Entrance Examination (AISEE) 2025

Government of India (AISEE project)

Register by: 15 January 2026

Eligibility: lass 12 students aspiring for medical or engineering programs, from low-income families

Grand prize includes Up to ₹80,000 scholarship for pursuing

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Meghalaya Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme 2025

Government of Meghalaya

Registration opens on: September 1, 2025

Eligibility: high-school students

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes ₹6,000 per year directly deposited; open to both government and private institutions

ICCSR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship 2025–26

ICCR

Register by: 30 April 2025

Eligibility: International students admitted to recognized Indian universities for UG/PG/PhD programs

Grand prize includes Tuition, stipend, and other allowances depending on stream and level

Participation : Free

Mode: Online

ICCR A2A Scholarship (Academic Year 2025–26)

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Register by: 30 April 2025

Eligibility: International students admitted to recognized Indian universities for UG/PG/PhD programs

Grand prize includes Tuition, stipend, and other allowances depending on stream and level

Participation : Free

Mode: Online

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students – Puducherry (2025)

Department of Social Welfare, Puducherry

Register by: 30 September 2025

Eligibility: OBC-category students enrolled in post-matric (UG, PG, Diploma, PhD) courses in Puducherry

Benefits: Covers tuition, maintenance, and related academic expenses

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

NEC Merit Scholarship for North Eastern States (2025)

North Eastern Council (NEC), Government of India

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Indian nationals from India’s North Eastern states, across academic levels (Bachelor, Masters, Diploma, PhD)

Grand prize includes a Partial tuition and fee support for eligible students in higher education

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Chevening–Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scholarship (Uttar Pradesh → UK)

Government of Uttar Pradesh in partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

Register by: Open soon for the 2025–26 academic year

Eligibility: Criteria: Highly meritorious students from UP planning to pursue postgraduate education in the UK

Grand prize includes a Full scholarship covering tuition, research fees, living expenses, and airfare (~₹45–48 lakh per student)

Participation : Free

Mode: Online

New India Foundation Translation Fellowships 2025

New India Foundation (NIF)

Register by: 31 December 2025

Eligibility: Translators working on non-fiction texts (published since 1850) from selected Indian languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, Urdu) to English

Grand prize includes a Grant of ₹6 lakh to translate one text into English

Participation : Free

Mode: Online

Chevening–Atal Bihari Vajpayee Uttar Pradesh Scholarship to Study in the UK

Government of Uttar Pradesh in partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

Registeration Dates: Applications open ahead of the 2025–26 academic year

Eligibility: Meritorious students from Uttar Pradesh aiming for postgraduate studies in UK universities

Grand prize includes Full coverage of tuition, living expenses, research costs, and airfare (~₹45–48 lakh per student)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Vidyadhan Degree Scholarship Program – Rajasthan (2025–26)

Sarojini Damodaran Foundation in collaboration with the Rajasthan Government

Register by: 31 August 2025

Eligibility: Rajasthan students (from Neemuch and Mandsaur) who are Class XII pass-outs, admitted to degree programs in 2025, with ≥ 75% marks (or ≥ 65% for differently-abled students), and family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year

Grand prize includes a Scholarship ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹70,000 depending on the course

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Premji Scholarship Initiative (for Girls, 2025–26)

Azim Premji Foundation

Register by: Opens in September 2025

Eligibility: Girls who’ve graduated from government schools across 18 Indian states and enrolled in undergraduate/diploma programs

Grand prize includes ₹30,000/year + mentorship, internships, and career support

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) 2025–26

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education, Government of India

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Students who passed Class 12, belong to the top 20th percentile, and come from economically weaker backgrounds (family income limits apply)

Grand prize includes a Financial assistance for higher education (specific amount not mentioned in the news source)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Premji Scholarship Initiative

Azim Premji Foundation

Register by: Begins September 2025

Eligibility: Girls from government schools (Class 10–12 graduates)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes a ₹30,000/year disbursed as living support

Goa CM Scholarship (Goa State) 2025

Government of Goa

Register by: 30 September 2025

Eligibility: Students in Goa

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes financial aid to cover educational expenses, including tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other related costs, depending on the specific scheme.

PM Internship Scheme – Round 2 (Phase 2)

Government of India (PM Internship Scheme)

Register by: Extended through early 2025

Eligibility: Indian youth aged 21–24 with at least secondary education

Grand prize includes a 12-month internships with top public and private companies across India

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2025

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

Register by: 30 September 2025

Eligibility: Students with exceptional academic performance from weaker sections; studying in Classes 9–12 and in professional courses

Grand prize includes a Monthly scholarship of ₹4,000 for a year

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) 2025–26

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Register by: Deadline not yet announced

Eligibility: International students pursuing studies in arts, architecture, social sciences, etc., at Indian institutions

Grand prize includes Fully or partly funded scholarships; 640 slots available under this scheme

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

IndiaSkills Competition 2025

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India

Register by: 30 September 2025

Eligibility: Indian nationals aged 16–25

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Training, mentoring, and opportunity to represent India at WorldSkills Competition 2026

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Maharashtra) 2025–26

Government of Maharashtra (via MahaDBT portal)

Register by: 31 August 2025

Eligibility: Students from socially and educationally backward classes pursuing vocational training or ITI courses

Grand prize includes Stipend ₹500/month plus training fee reimbursement for eligible students

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship 2025

Indian Technology Innovation Organisation (ITI) / WeMakeScholars listing

Register by: 20 August 2025

Eligibility: hD candidates in Engineering & Technology across Indian institutions

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

A funded research fellowship under vision of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

AICTE PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh 2025–26

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Students from J&K or Ladakh who passed 10+2 (JKBOSE or CBSE) or diploma from J&K polytechnics

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Scholarship covering tuition for eligible technical students

Cummins India Scholarship Program 2025

Cummins India (via Cummins global site)

Register by: 30 September 2025

Eligibility: Higher education students in India (detailed on the portal)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Scholarship financial aid for higher education in India

Chevening–Karnataka Scholarship (2026–27 intake)

Government of Karnataka in partnership with Chevening (UK Government)

Register by: 7 October 2025

Eligibility: Women from Karnataka

Mode: Offline

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes Covers all major expenses — tuition, living allowance, airfare, etc.

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) 2025–26

Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (via CBSE)

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Economically weaker students in the top 20 percentile after Class 12

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) 2025–26

Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (via CBSE)

Register by: September 15, 2025

Eligibility: Class 12 passed, top 20th percentile, family income < ₹8 lakh/year

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes ₹12,000 per annum

ICCR General Scholarship Scheme 2025–26

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India

Register by: 30 April 2025

Eligibility: International students applying for UG/PG/PhD at participating Indian universities

Grand prize includes Covers 100% tuition fees, living expenses (stipend and hostel), return economy airfare, and medical insurance up to INR 500,000 annually.

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) 2025–26

Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (via CBSE)

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Academically bright students from economically weaker backgrounds pursuing college or university studies (post-Class 12)

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes aannual scholarship of up to ₹20,000.

INSPIRE Scholarship (under DST–Govt. of India)

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India

Register by: November 2025

Eligibility: Top 1% scorers in Class 12 board exams pursuing B.Sc. in Natural or Basic Sciences

Mode: Online/Offline + location) Online application; scholarship applicable across India

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes Approximately ₹80,000 per year

Dr Moopen’s Legacy Scholarship and Fellowships Programme

Aster DM Healthcare / Dr Azad Moopen

Register by: No fixed deadline

Eligibility: Meritorious students pursuing MBBS, BSc Nursing, or BPharm at Dr Moopen’s institutes in Wayanad

Mode: nline/Offline + location) Offline studies in Wayanad; application details online via official portal

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes 100% tuition fee waiver for selected students

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India (administered through CBSE via National Scholarship Portal)

Register by: 31 October 2025

Eligibility: Class 12 pass-outs in the top 80th percentile from a recognized board

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Grand prize includes ₹10,000 per annum for the first three years of graduation

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Breakthrough Prize Foundation

Register by: September 15, 2025

Eligibility: high-school students

Mode: Online

Participation : Free

Benefits: $250,000 post-secondary scholarship