Are you a student worried about the cost of your education? Do you wish there was someone who could fund your dreams? Good news – there is.
India offers hundreds of scholarships every year for students across school, colleges, and even competitive exam aspirants. But here’s the real problem – most students don’t even know about them.
In this guide, we’re covering the Top 10 scholarships every Indian student should apply for in 2025 – with eligibility, application link, and tips to increase your chances of success.
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Top 10 scholarships for Indian students in 2025
1. Inspire scholarship (SHE)
- Who Can Apply: class 12 students interested in science careers
- Benefit: 80,000 per year till MSc
- Deadline: usually in November
- Apply at: INSPIRE Fellowship – DST
Tip: A 12th score above 85% in science stream can make you eligible. Don’t miss!
2. National means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
- Who can Apply: class 8 students from government school
- Benefits: 12,000 annually till class 12
- Eligibility: Parental income<3.5 lakh
- Apply via: State Boards or NSP
3. NTSE (National Talent Search Exam)
- Who can Apply: Class 10 students
- Award: Rupees 1,250/month in class 11-12, Rupees 2,000/month in UG/PG
- Exam: Conducted by NCERT (status update updated)
- Website: NCERT
4. KVPY (Now Replaced by IAT)
- Field: Science stream+research career
- Award: rupees 5,000-7,000/month
- Note: Replaced with IISER Aptitude Test
- Ideal For: Science research enthusiasts
5. PM YASAVI (Young Achievers Scholarship)
- Eligibility: Class 9 or 11 students from OBC/EWS/DNT
- Amount: Rupees 75,000 to 1,25,000 annually
- Apply on: https://yet.nta.ac.in/
- Exam Based: Yes, online test
6. Pragati Scholarship for Girls
- For Whom: Girl students in AICTE-approved colleges
- Award: 50,000/year
- Seats: 5,000+
- Link: Aicte website
7. AICTE Saksham Scholarship
- For: Differently-abled students in technical courses
- Amount: Rupees 50,000 annually
- Min. Disability: 40%
- Open Till: January 31, 2025)
8. National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Platform: Central + state scholarship
- Popular Schemes: Post-Matric, Pre-Matric, Merit-cum-Means
- Use: One Portal for dozens of scholarships
- Website: National Scholarship Portal
9. SOF-Based Olympiads (NSO, IMO, etc.)
- For: School students from Class 1 to 12
- Subjects: Science, Math, English, GK
- Award: Rupees 5,000 to 1 lakh
- Bonus: Trophies, Medals, Fame!
10. State-Specific Scholarships
Many Indian states offer powerful schemes. A few examples:
- Bihar Post Matric Scholarship
- UP Dashmottar Scholarship
- Kerala eGrantz
- Maharashtra MahaDBT
Check your state education department’s website
Who Can Apply for These Scholarships?
You don’t need to be a “topper” to get funded. Many of these Scholarships are for:
- Government school students
- Low-income families
- Girl students
- Differently-abled students
- Minority students
- Science aspirants
Just make sure: You read the official notification carefully. You don’t wait till last date. You apply with all documents scanned properly.
Education should never stop because of money.
Each of the scholarship listed here is a real opportunity for thousands of students – from rural India to metro cities.
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