Government scholarships and education schemes

9 central and 5 state schemes. Pick a state to see only what reaches you.

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14 schemes

Beti Bachao Beti PadhaoCentralAn awareness campaign to stop sex-selective abortion, protect girls, and keep them in school. It changes attitudes; it does not pay money to anyone.All of IndiaWomen & children · Education
Sukanya Samriddhi Account SchemeCentralA government small-savings account for a girl child, with a high fixed interest rate and tax benefits, to save for her education and marriage.All of IndiaBanking & insurance · Women & children
National Scholarship PortalCentralOne government website where students apply for many central and some state scholarships, with a single registration number, and track verification and payment.All of IndiaEducation · Social welfare
Bihar Student Credit Card YojanaStateEducation loans of up to ₹4 lakh for Bihar students who have passed Class 12 and want to go on to higher studies, with the state backing the loan.BiharEducation · Banking & insurance
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala YojanaStatePays a girl's family in six instalments at milestones from birth to college, to discourage sex-selective abortion and child marriage and help girls continue their education.Uttar PradeshWomen & children · Education
Nanda Gaura YojanaStatePays a one-time amount when a girl is born and a larger amount when she passes Class 12 and joins a degree or diploma, for up to two girls per family in Uttarakhand.UttarakhandWomen & children · EducationOpen
REWA Scheme: coaching support for UPSC Civil Services (Ladakh)StateFinancial assistance from the Ladakh administration for local graduates to get coaching for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, with candidates chosen through a screening test.LadakhEducation · Jobs & skills
Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement (Pre-Matric and Post-Matric)StatePays scholarships and reimburses fees for Uttar Pradesh students from Class 9 upward, in SC, ST, OBC, general and minority categories, through one online portal.Uttar PradeshEducation · Social welfare
National Apprenticeship Training SchemeCentralPaid apprenticeship training in industry for people who have completed a graduate or diploma programme, with part of the stipend paid by the government.All of IndiaJobs & skills · Education
PM Vidyalaxmi SchemeCentralEducation loans with no collateral and no guarantor for students admitted on merit to listed top higher education institutions, with a 3% interest subsidy for families earning up to ₹8 lakh.All of IndiaEducation · Banking & insurance
PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and OthersCentralAn umbrella of scholarships and hostels for OBC, EBC and De-notified Tribe (DNT) students from families earning up to ₹2.5 lakh a year, from Class 9 to college.All of IndiaEducation · Social welfare
Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste StudentsCentralPays fees and an allowance for Scheduled Caste students from poorer families to study after Class 10, up to and including higher education, so they can finish their courses.All of IndiaEducation · Social welfare
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday YojanaCentralFunds development of villages with a majority Scheduled Caste population, livelihood and skill projects for SC families, and hostels for SC students.All of IndiaSocial welfare · Jobs & skills
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti NirmanCentralOne free hot cooked meal on every school day for children in Balvatika and classes 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools, to improve nutrition and school attendance.All of IndiaFood & rations · Education