Scholarships for Indian Students
Complete list of government and private scholarships for school, college, and higher education. Find scholarships based on your eligibility.
Government Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
Study Abroad Scholarships
Government & Private Scholarships for Indian Students
Scholarships make quality education accessible regardless of financial background. India offers hundreds of scholarships through central government, state government, corporate foundations, and international organizations. At Geetha.org.in, we compile and regularly update scholarship opportunities for students from Class 6 to postgraduate studies.
Central Government Scholarships
National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Single platform for 100+ central and state schemes. Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-cum-Means scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Awards range from ₹5,000 to ₹1,00,000/year.
INSPIRE Scholarship: For top 1% students pursuing science courses. ₹80,000/year for 5 years. Covers BSc, BS, Int. MSc programs at recognized institutions.
AICTE Pragati & Saksham: For girl students and differently-abled students in AICTE-approved technical institutions. ₹50,000/year including tuition fee reimbursement.
KVPY Fellowship: For students interested in research careers in basic sciences. ₹5,000-7,000/month during UG/PG plus annual contingency grants.
State Government Scholarships
Every state has its own scholarship schemes. Examples: Tamil Nadu’s EVR Nagammai Scholarship, Karnataka’s Vidyasiri, Maharashtra’s Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, UP’s Post-Matric Scholarship. Check your state’s higher education department website.
Corporate & Foundation Scholarships
- Tata Scholarship: For undergraduate studies at Cornell University
- Reliance Foundation: For undergraduate students across India
- Azim Premji Foundation: For students pursuing teaching careers
- Google India Scholarships: For women in computer science
- HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship: For students facing financial emergencies
International Scholarships
Fulbright-Nehru: For Master’s and PhD in USA. Covers tuition, living expenses, airfare.
Chevening: UK government scholarship for Master’s programs. Fully funded.
DAAD: German scholarships for Master’s and PhD. €861-1,200/month.
Erasmus Mundus: EU scholarships covering multiple European countries.
How to Apply Successfully
- Track deadlines carefully—most have single annual cycles
- Maintain excellent academic records (usually 60-80% minimum required)
- Prepare compelling essays highlighting achievements and goals
- Gather strong recommendation letters from teachers/mentors
- Keep all documents (income certificates, caste certificates, etc.) ready
Use our Scholarship Finder tool to discover opportunities matching your profile.