List of Government Scholarships in India 2023-23, Apply Online

List of Government Scholarships in India 2023: It is not always necessary that one is accomplished financially but willing to pursue education ahead. Some students are meritorious but due to lack of finances, unable to precede studies, on the other hand, some students are extremely talented and receive scholarships as a reward. The Government is sensitive towards students and offers immense opportunities to gain benefits from this via scholarships. In different states of India, different scholarships are provisioned.

List of Government Scholarships in India 2023-24:

Here is the list of Central Government scholarships for Indian students along with the application period:-

• Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability
• Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability
• Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities by Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities by Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) by Ministry of Minority Affairs
• National Means Cum Merit Scholarship by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students by Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme from Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence
• Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles by Ministry of Home Affairs
• Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF from Security Directorate by Ministry of Railways
• National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students by Ministry of Tribal Affairs
• Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers by Pre-Matric Ministry of Labour and Employment
• Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers by Post-Matric Ministry of Labour and Employment

Note: Apply for the above-mentioned scholarships from August to November.

• Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Apply between March and April.
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) by Department of Science and Technology (DST), apply between June to August
• National Talent Search Exam NTSE by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to be applied between August to September
• Swarna Jayanti Fellowships Scheme by Department of Science & Technology. Apply between March to April
• PG Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST by University Grants Commission (UGC). Make sure to apply between December and January
• Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders by University Grants Commission (UGC). Apply for the scholarship between December to January
• Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child by University Grants Commission (UGC). For this scholarship, apply between December and January
• ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern by RegionUniversity Grants Commission (UGC). It can be applied between September to October
• Women Scientists Scheme-C (WOS-C) by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and apply between December and January
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls by Ministry of Human Resource Development – AICTE. Apply between September to December for this scholarship.
• AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme by Ministry of Human Resource Development – AICTE. September to December is the applicable time to apply for this scholarship.

List of State Government Scholarships:

The State Governments of India also provide scholarships to the candidates of their respective states to pursue their education by assisting in finances. The resident of the state can look forward to scholarships by applying through the official portal of the State Government and by using the apt application process. The state-wise scholarships are as follows:

Delhi: Given below is the list of Delhi scholarships under the Government of Delhi. Apply for these scholarships between December to February:

• Reimbursement of Tuition Fee for SC/ST/OBC/Minority by Delhi Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
• Financial Assistance to SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Delhi by Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
• Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students (Class 1 to 12), Delhi by Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
• Reimbursement of Tuition Fee for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities by Delhi Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority
• Merit Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC/Minority by Delhi Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
• Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students by Delhi Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
• Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students by Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
• Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Delhi by Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Delhi by Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC

The given below Delhi scholarship date falls between October to November.

• Financial Assistance to Educationally Backward Minority Students by Delhi Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi

Uttar Pradesh: The Government of Uttar Pradesh offers the following scholarships and dates for applying fall from August to December:

• Pre-matric Scholarship for ST/SC/General Category, Uttar Pradesh by Social Welfare Department
• Post matric Intermediate Scholarship for ST/SC/General Category, Uttar Pradesh by Social Welfare Department
• Post matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh by Social Welfare Department
• Post matric Other State Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh by Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities by Minority Department
• Post matric (Other Than Intermediate) Scholarship for Minorities, Uttar Pradesh by Minority Department
• Post matric Intermediate Scholarship for Minorities, Uttar Pradesh by Minority Department
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttar Pradesh by Backward Class Welfare Department
• Post matric Intermediate Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttar Pradesh by Backward Class Welfare Department
• Post matric (Other Than Intermediate) Scholarship for OBC, Uttar Pradesh by Backward Class Welfare Department

Madhya Pradesh: One of the prominent states such as Madhya Pradesh also offers scholarships to students. The application process runs throughout the year except for the last scholarship on the list. Check the list below:

• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students. The application process takes place throughout the year.
• Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY), Madhya Pradesh by Department of Technical Education & Skill Development
• Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Yojana (MMJKY), Madhya Pradesh by Department of Technical Education & Skill Development
• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Madhya Pradesh by Government of Madhya Pradesh
• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Madhya Pradesh by Government of Madhya Pradesh
• Model Higher Secondary Schools and Girls Education Complex Scholarship Scheme provides an application process from June to July

MHRD Scholarships

Rajasthan: The list of Rajasthan Scholarship under the Government of Rajasthan in India is given below:

• Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan by Social Justice and Empowerment Department. Apply between December and January.
• Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Rajasthan by Social Justice and Empowerment Department
• Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students, Rajasthan by Social Justice and Empowerment Department
• Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan by Social Justice and Empowerment Department. Apply between April and May
• Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan by Social Justice and Empowerment Department. Apply between April and May
• Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme by Rajasthan Department of College Education. Apply between October to November
• Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) from the Government of Rajasthan. Apply between May to June

Tamil Nadu: The Government of Tamil Nadu offers various scholarships such as:

• Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu by Commissionerate for Welfare of Differently Abled
• Scholarship for Differently Abled Students from Class 9th Onwards, Tamil Nadu by Commissionerate for Welfare of Differently Abled
• Scholarship for Differently Abled Students towards Purchase of Books & Note Books, Tamil Nadu by Commissionerate for Welfare of Differently Abled
• I. M. C. Dehradun Scholarship by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
• Deceased Government Servants Scholarship, Tamil Nadu by Directorate of Collegiate Education
• Ph.D. Scholarship, Tamil Nadu by Directorate of Collegiate Education
• EVR Nagammai Scholarship by Directorate of Collegiate Education
• Free Education Schemes for BC, MBC & DNC students by Department of Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes and Minority Welfare
• Incentive Scheme for Rural MBC/DNC Girl Students, Tamil Nadu by Department of Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes and Minority Welfare
• Thanthai Periyar Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu by Department of Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes and Minority Welfare
• Perarignar Anna Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu by Department of Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes and Minority Welfare
• National Talent Search Exam NTSE by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Kerala: Here is the list of scholarships available by the Government of India:

• Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE) by Department of Collegiate Education – The application process starts from June till August
• The application process for State Merit Scholarship starts from June to August
• Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship by Government of Kerala – Apply from June till August
• Hindi Scholarship (HS) by Department of Collegiate Education – Apply from June till August
• Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS) by Department of Collegiate Education – Apply from June to August
• Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship by Government of Kerala Apply from June to August
• CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS) by Department of Minority Welfare – Apply in August & September
• District Merit Scholarship (DMS) by Department of Collegiate Education – Apply from June to August
• Blind/PH Scholarship by Government of Kerala – Apply from June to August
• ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship from Department of Minority Welfare – Apply from August to October
• APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala   August to September
• Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS) from Department of Minority Welfare – Apply from August to September
• Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) by Department of Minority Welfare – Apply between August and September

Gujarat: The Government of Gujarat offers the following scholarships and apply for the suitable scholarship from June to August:

• Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat by Education Department, Government of Gujarat
• Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Food bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SEBC), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment,
• Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat by Government of Gujarat
• Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Research Scholarship, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• War Concession Scheme, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D. (SC) Students, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat
• Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels, Gujarat by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat from Department of Social Justice and Empowerment,
• Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat from Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

West Bengal: The Government of West Bengal offers the following scholarships to students:

• Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities – Apply from July to September
• West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC from Backward Classes Welfare Department – Apply from September to November
• West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC ST Students by Backward Classes Welfare Department – Apply from September to November
• Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal from Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal – Apply from October to December

Karnataka: The government of Karnataka also offers scholarships to students and here is the list:

• National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students by Karnataka Directorate of Minorities – Apply from May to July
• Scheme of Overseas Scholarships for SC/ST Students by Social Welfare Department – Apply from May to July
• Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka by Directorate of Minorities – Apply between August and September
• Research Guidance Ph.D. Fellowship for Backward Classes by Department of Backward Classes Welfare – Apply from October to December
• The incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students by Directorate of Minorities – Apply between August to September
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka by Directorate of Minorities – Apply between August and September
• MPhil and Ph.D. Fellowship for Minority Students by Directorate of Minorities – Apply from May to June
• Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities by Directorate of Minorities – Apply between August and September
• Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship by Department of Education – Apply between February and March

Maharashtra: Interested and eligible applicants can apply from August to October. The list of scholarships offered via the Government of Maharashtra is listed below:

• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students by Social Justice & Special Assistance
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students by VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department
• Tuition fees and Examination fees to SBC students from VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students from VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department
• Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability by Social Justice & Special Assistance Department
• Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC Students from Social Justice & Special Assistance Department
• Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna by Directorate of Higher Education
• Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen by Directorate of Higher Education
• Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST Students by Tribal Development Department
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme by Directorate of Higher Education
• Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighters by Directorate of Higher Education
• Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses by Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
• Government Research Adhichatra by Directorate of Higher Education
• Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students of Professional Courses by Maharashtra VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to ST Students from Tribal Development Department
• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India from Tribal Development Department
• Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students fromVJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department
• Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students by VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department
• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna from Maharashtra         Higher and Technical Education Department
• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship from Social Justice & Special Assistance Department
• Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement from Tribal Development Department
• Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program from the Government of Maharashtra
• Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship by Department of Higher and Technical Education
• State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship by Department of Higher and Technical Education
• Eklavya Scholarship by Directorate of Higher Education
• Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship) by Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Eligibility Criteria:

Check the eligibility criteria to apply for Government scholarships:

• The candidate must be a permanent resident of India.
• He/she should have completed or studied in the mentioned class in the scholarship program.
• The applicant must follow the minimum wage eligibility criteria. It varies from one scholarship to another.
• The specific category is an important concern.

Application Process:

To apply for the Government scholarships in India by Central and State governments, go to the official website of the organization providing the scholarship to students. Follow the step-by-step process to apply for the particular scholarship using the online method.