Government & National Scholarships
These are often large in number and have official application portals:
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National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – Multiple scholarships (pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means) for Class 1 to PhD across India.
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PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026 – For students from underprivileged backgrounds (Class 9–12).
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BISAT / BITSAT Scholarship 2026 – Merit/ performance scholarship for BITS Pilani aspirants.
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LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 – For UG and diploma students (income criteria).
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Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026 – Supports Class 11–PG students based on merit & need.
📌 All-India / Private Scholarships with Big Benefits
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All India Scholarship (DreamBuild Scholarship) – Up to ₹5 lakh for school, UG, or PG.
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Aditya Birla Group Scholarships – Merit-based support for UG/PG across top Indian institutes.
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Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) – Stipend + grant for science research aspirants.
🌏 International Scholarships (Study Abroad)
📌 Well-Known Global Funding Options
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Chevening Scholarships (UK) – Full funding for Master’s studies (leadership focus).
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Commonwealth Scholarships (UK) – Fully funded support for Master’s/PhD.
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Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships (USA) – Full funding for postgraduate and research programs.
📌 Other International Programs
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Seoul Tech Scholarships (S. Korea) — funding for Masters studies (deadline typically around March).
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships (EU) — fully funded joint Master’s degrees.
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University-Specific Scholarships (e.g., UK, Australia, Singapore) — often full tuition + stipend (varies by program).
🔎 Useful Tips for Applying
✔ Check deadlines early — many close between Jan–Sep 2026.
✔ Gather key docs: mark-sheets, income certificate, ID, passport photos.
✔ Apply to multiple scholarships to increase chances.
✔ For international ones, start early on language tests/essays.