• Scholarships by Government of India
  • A host of governmental and non-governmental organisations offer fellowships, interest-free loans and freeships. Here is an indicative list
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  • MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
    Scholarship
    Eligibility
    Awards and value
    Website
    National Scholarship for Persons with
    Disabilities (2008-09)
     
    Indian students with at least 40% disabilities certified as per definition under Persons with Disabilities Act 1995
     
    Five hundred awards that range from Rs. 400 to 1,000 per month to be given annually through institutions, depending on the study undertaken. Also course fee is reimbursed to a maximum of Rs. 10,000. Facility for accommodation is also offered, subject to conditions
     
    National Merit-cum- Means Scholarship Scheme
     
    Meritorious students from low income families, securing a minimum of 80% of marks in 10+2 pattern or equivalent and not belonging to the creamy layer as defined by the Dept. of Personnel and Training applicable to all categories of students both &quotgeneral" and &quotreserved&quotparental income-ceiling is Rs. 4.5 lakhs per annum
    82,000 scholarships annually (41,000 for boys and girls each) is awarded for graduate/postgraduate studies in colleges/universities for professional courses (Medical, Engineering etc) Rs. 1,000 p.m. at graduation level for first three years Rs. 2000 per month at  Postgraduation level and those pursuing professional courses would get Rs.2,000 p.m in 4th and 5th year.
     
     
    Post-matric scholarship for students belonging to Scheduled Castes for studies in India
    Annual income ceiling of Rs. 1,00,000 for students belonging to Schedule Castes who are willing to pursue post-secondary courses in recognised institutions
     
    Full maintenance allowance and full fee for all courses annual study tour charges of Rs. 1,000 thesis typing/printing charges of Rs. 1,000 etc.
     
     
    Indian Oil Academic Scholarships
     
    Bright students selected on &quotmerit-cum-means&quotbasis pursuing full-time courses in different streams in recognised institutions age should be between 15 and 30 years
     
    Awards 450 Scholarships for meritorious students of 10+ / ITI, Engineering, MBBS and MBA all over India and zone wise Rs. 2,000 per month for 4 years in case of  Engineering & MBBS 2 years for MBA courses and Rs 1,000 per month for 2 years in case of 10+ and ITI courses
     
    National Talent Search Scheme by NCERT
     
    All students of Indian nationality studying in Class VIII in any type of recognised school selected through a two-stage process: the individual State/UT and the NCERT
     
    Normally 1,000 scholarships are awarded Rs. 500/- per month for all the students studying in Class IX onwards (irrespective of the class/course) except for Ph.D., wherein it is paid as
    per UGC norms
     

    Foundations that offer assistance for studies in India and abroad

    1.
     
    Ramakrishna Mission, Gol Park, Kolkata - 700 029
    (Scholarships for higher studies and research abroad)
    2.

     
     
    K.C Mahindra Scholarship Trust. C/o Resident General Manager, Mahindra &
    Mahindra Ltd., Jeevan Deep Building, 8, Parliament Street, New Dehi- 110001.
    (Scholarships for School students as well as higher studies osverseas)
    3.

     
     
    Secretary, Sahu Jain Trust, 4th floor, Times House,
    7 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002
    (Loan scholarships for higher studies in India and overseas)
    4.
     
    Nehru Trust for Cambridge University, Teen Murti House,
    New Delhi -110001
    (Scholarships for higher studies at University of Cambridge)
    5.
     
     
    Asst. General Manager, Personal Banking Centre, State Bank of India,
    B Block, Ground Floor, 11, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.
    (Loans for school, college and postgraduate studies in India and overseas)
    6.
     
    ITC Scholarships, Public Relations Dept., ITC Ltd., ITC Centre, 37, Chowringhee, Kolkata - 700 071
    (Scholarships for higher studies abroad)
     
    7.
     
    Eveready Welfare Services, 2, Rainey Park, Kolkata - 700 019
    (Scholarships for studies in India)
    8.

     
     
    Director. J.N Tata Endowment, Bombay House,
    24, Homi Mody Street, Mumbai- 400 001
    (Loan Scholarships for higher studies abroad)
    9.

     
     
    Mariwala Trust, Kanmoor House, 281/87, Narsi Natha Street, Mumbai - 400 009
    (Loan Scholarships for higher studies overseas)
    10.

     
     
    Chief Executive, RD Sethna Scholarships Fund,
    29, H. Somani Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001
    (Loan Scholarships for higher studies)
    11.

     
     
    Sir Muthuradas Visaanji Foundation, Commercial Union House, 9,&nbspWallance Street, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001
    (Scholarship for higher studies)
    12.

     
     
    National Institute of Sports, Moti Bagh, Patiala - 147 001
    (Sports Scholarships for school students)

     

  • Published on: December 02, 2009
  • 19 Comments
  • shalini trehan | Dec 11, 2011

  • pay regards, me doing post grad in microbial and food technology pls tell me related scholarships after it for further studies.......
  • pari | Aug 17, 2011

  • namskar respected teachers, im studing in s.y.b.c.s in nashik.. i want to know abt scholarship, plz help me for my next education.
  • pari | Aug 17, 2011

  • namskar respected teachers, im studing in s.y.b.c.s in nashik.. i want to know abt scholarship, plz help me for my next education.
  • pari | Aug 17, 2011

  • namskar respected teachers, im studing in s.y.b.c.s in nashik.. i want to know abt scholarship, plz help me for my next education.
  • rajesh.s | Aug 06, 2011

  • sir, I am studying 2nd PU.I need scholarships plz help me sir
  • PRAMOD YADAV | Jun 10, 2011

  • I want to know about scholarship for higher education of goverment of India.
  • Shahwaz | Dec 31, 2010

  • Dear sir, i m studying in BSc(1st math). I need scholarship and i want to know of govment scholarship. Plz sir help me.
  • Udit Gupta | Nov 22, 2010

  • Please help me selecting a suitable scholarship. I have been admitted to the course M.Sc in drug discovery and translational biology for one year at the university of Edinburgh for the session 2011-2012.
  • Udit Gupta | Nov 22, 2010

  • Please help me selecting a suitable scholarship. I have been admitted to the course M.Sc in drug discovery and translational biology for one year at the university of Edinburgh for the session 2011-2012.
  • anand kumar | Oct 06, 2010

  • i am b-tech student belongs to sc cast...i want to purse my ms from uk...so please sir/madam help me out in getting scholarship for abroad study
  • Anil Redwal | Sep 06, 2010

  • Sir,I was pursuing M.B.,B.S.course from Smt.N.H.L.Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad.Ifell into depression during the study period.The treatment took a long time and by the time I got recovery from illness,the college was changed to a self financing scheme type.I am 36 years of age now.Please advise me what is the solution for me to have a career at this stage.Is there any other option left for me now?
  • Nibedita Ray | Sep 01, 2010

  • i am engineering student studying in 3rd year in information technology in government college of engineering & textile technology,serampore in west bengal. my family is poor. i need scholarship.please help me to completing my study.
  • kumar shanu | Aug 03, 2010

  • sir , i am a study in b tech electronics &comm. engg. second year. i need scholarship.I have no sources to continue my studies. Please help me.
  • sandeep patil | Jul 19, 2010

  • i am phd(organic chemistry) student .i need scholarship.plz help me
  • arunareddy | Jul 19, 2010

  • i am studying diploma 2nd year in andhra pardesh in kakinada.i want to know any scholarship for us.please tell me sir
  • Aziebu Shaiza | Jun 28, 2010

  • My daughter finished her BBA from Symbiosis ,Pune.She wants to do pursue further studies in International Business from the UK or USA.Is there any scholarship for which she can apply as a tribal?Thank you!
  • ananta patil | Jun 17, 2010

  • i am engineering student studing in 3rd year in computer science. I need scholarships plz help me
  • manikanta swamy | Mar 07, 2010

  • sir,i want know the k.c.mahindra scholarship trust contact numbers for application form
  • Dr Sachin Chauhan | Feb 15, 2010

  • Dear sir/madam we are conducting an entrance exam for admission and scholarship on 18 april .The details are given on our college website www.gcbms.co.in.Please sumbit this information on your portal Thanking you Regards Dr Sachin Chauhan Principal GCBMS,GMS road Dehradun,Uk
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