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List of Course-based Scholarships 2024

The cost of pursuing a particular course from one of the top colleges in India can be overwhelming for students and their parents. For example, even if a low-income student gets 99 percentile in CAT, he/she still can’t afford to study in an IIM since its course fee is way too high. To help such students, various course-based scholarships are available. The eligibility criteria to qualify for these scholarships vary depending on the course opted for. Aspirants can check this full post to learn all about the eligibility requirements for each of these courses listed below.

B.Tech Scholarships

B.Tech is one of the most opted streams after 12th Class in India. With the introduction of several new specializations and the ever-expanding scope in the field of Engineering, more students are pursuing this Undergraduate degree course. B.Tech scholarships offered by the state government and private institutions can help such students get better education and opportunities not just in India but also abroad by sponsoring their higher education.

Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
Rolls-Royce Unnati Scholarships for Women Engineering Students	Female students pursuing BTech/BE degree in the 1st/2nd/3rd year of graduation	INR 35,000
UPESEAT Scholarship for B. Tech Students	Meritorious students applying for a BTech degree at UPES	50% refund on the total payable tuition fee
Samsung Star Scholarship	Candidates pursuing a B. Tech degree or a dual degree in B. Tech/M. Tech at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) or Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)	INR 2,00,000
DXC Progressing Minds Scholarship	Candidates pursuing 1st year of BTech/BE degree in Information Technology or any other affiliated disciplines	50% refund on the total payable course fees or INR 40,000, whichever is less
IET India Scholarship	Students applying for UGC/AICTE with a minimum of 60% marks in the previous exams	INR 5,00,000
L&T Build India Scholarship	Candidates pursuing Civil Engineering/Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 70% marks in BTech/BE	INR 13,400 (monthly)
ONGC Scholarship	Candidates pursuing an Undergraduate or a Postgraduate degree in Geology/Geophysics	INR 48,000
Timken Scholarship	Students with a minimum of 50% marks in the HSC/SSC and Diploma exams	INR 75,000
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship	Students studying in Classes 11 and 12, and those pursuing a BTech/Diploma/ITI or a Bachelor's/Master's degree	INR 2,500 (monthly)
Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students	Candidates with an Engineering background who wish to pursue graduation at Cornell University	Fee waiver for the total payable tuition fees + other benefits
Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship	Candidates pursuing a Professional or a Technical Diploma course at the Postgraduate level	100% reimbursement of the total payable exam fee and tuition fee
RD Sethna Loan Scholarship	Candidates who passed Class 10 and have scored a minimum of 50% marks	INR 10,000 and above
Concord Biotech Limited Scholarship	Candidates pursuing B. Tech/BE and having a minimum of 50% marks in 10th/12th/Diploma level	INR 40,000
NTPC Scholarship Scheme	Candidates pursuing 2nd year of BTech/BE degree	INR 1,500 (monthly)
Tata Realty Renewal Scholarship for Girls	Female students pursuing BTech/BE degree in the 1st year of graduation	INR 1,00,000

MBA Scholarships

MBA is one of the most sought-after degree courses for aspirants who wish to pursue a career in Business Administration. It is also one of the most expensive courses available in India and abroad. Given the high cost associated with the degree, the government and many private institutes offer scholarships for MBA abroad, which can help fulfill the dreams of students, particularly those with poor financial backup.

Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship	Candidates applying for MBA courses across India	INR 2,00,000
IOCL Scholarship	Candidates pursuing MBA/Engineering/ITI or other courses	INR 3,000 (monthly)
Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program	Female candidates pursuing an MBA or Engineering course in the 2nd year	INR 75,000
IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistantship (EPABA)	Candidates pursuing an MBA degree	INR 40,000 (monthly)
IIM Ahmedabad Research Associateship (SWE)	Candidates pursuing an MBA/MA/PhD degree	Monthly remuneration
Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship	Students pursuing an MBA degree or any other Master's degree	50% refund on the total payable tuition fees
University of Queensland MBA Scholarship	International candidates enrolling for a Master's degree in Business & Management	25% remission of the total payable tuition fee for 2 years
MakeMyTrip' Padhte Raho, Badhte Raho' Scholarship	Candidates pursuing elementary education from Class 1 to Postgraduate degree level	INR 50,000
SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) MBA Scholarship	Indian candidates pursuing an MBA degree in the parent college of Sweden	Waiver of the total payable tuition fee and Value-Added Tax (VAT) of SEK 495,000
BML Munjal University MBA Scholarship	Students enrolling for the MBA program at the BML Munjal University	Up to 100% waiver of the total payable tuition fee based on CAT/GMAT/XAT scores + other benefits
O.P. Jindal Scholarships	Candidates pursuing 2nd year of their Undergraduate program	INR 1,50,000
ONGC Scholarship	Students from the General category pursuing 1st year of MBBS/MBA/Master of Geology and having a minimum of 60% marks in 12th and Graduation	INR 48,000
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Students with CAT scores and having passed from any of the esteemed IIMs or XLRI, Jamshedpur	INR 1,75,000
UPESMET MBA Scholarship (University of Petroleum & Energy Studies)	Students passing Graduation or pursuing a Postgraduate degree with 80 percentile in XAT/CAT, or 90 percentile in MAT/CMAT/NMAT/UPESMET	25% waiver of the total payable tuition fee in the 1st semester
SRM’s Founder Scholarship	Students with top state ranks in the school examination/SRMEE and exceptional sports persons at the international and national levels	100% waiver of the total payable fees with a monthly stipend of INR 1,000

BSc Scholarships

BSc scholarships are designed to offer financial aid to students pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science after 12th. The various scholarship programs offered by the government and other private institutes provide monetary assistance to deserving, eligible candidates exhibiting excellent academic performance but unable to pursue higher education due to poor economic conditions. BSc scholarships in India, thus, help to reduce the financial burden off the shoulders, thus opening new opportunities and encouraging students to pursue higher qualifications in their dream colleges in India and abroad.

Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
INSPIRE Program	Candidates pursuing Basic Science at the Undergraduate level, those among the top scorers in 12th Board exams, or those with a NEET/JEE rank among the top 10,000 examinees	INR 80,000
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme	Indian citizens with a Graduate degree from any recognized institute	INR 20,00,000
HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS)	Students with a Postgraduate/Graduate/Diploma degree and family income not exceeding INR 3,00,000	INR 10,000-25,000
Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Female candidates who are a single child and are enrolled for a full-time Master’s degree program	INR 36,200 (monthly)
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Disabled students studying in Class 11 to Postgraduate level or pursuing a Diploma course recognized by UGC or AICTE	Up to INR 4,000
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana scholarship	Students pursuing Science in Class 12 to Postgraduate degree in the same/related field	to INR 28,000
Promotion of Science Education Scholarship (POSE)	Candidates with a minimum of 85% or 90% marks in 12th Board exams and those pursuing a degree in Natural and Basic Science	INR 22,000
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECS Scholarship Beyond School Programme (Merit-Cum-Means Based)	Candidates pursuing non-professional courses at the Undergraduate/Postgraduate level at a recognized college/university, or those pursuing Polytechnic/Diploma courses after 10th or 12th and having a minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying exam	INR 75,000
Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program	Candidates with a minimum of 80% marks in the 10th Boards exam	INR 35,000
Santoor Scholarship	Female candidates who have passed 10th & 12th classes from a government school or junior college	INR 24,000
Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme	Eligible students with a State/CBSE rank in Class 12 (including Specially-abled students)	INR 41,000
IGCAR Junior Research Fellowship	Students holding a Graduate/Postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks	INR 31,000 (monthly for the first 2 years)
Oasis Post-matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students	Candidates belonging to the SC/ST group who are enrolled in Post-matriculation or Post-secondary degree	INR 550 (monthly)
Kotak Kanya Scholarship	Female candidates pursuing any professional courses	INR 1,00,000
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	Female students pursuing a Diploma/Degree course in the 1st year of study	INR 8,00,000

B.Ed Scholarships

Owing to the rising demand for B.Ed studies and job openings, the State/Central Government provides scholarship programs to meritorious students belonging to the economically weaker sections of society who want to pursue B. Ed after Graduation. Many of the B.Ed scholarships include waivers on the college fees, tuition fees etc.

Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
Widow-Abandoned Chief Minister (B.Ed.) Sambal Yojana	Divorced/abandoned female students working/studying in any of the state/non-state training institutes in Rajasthan	Refund on the institution fees
UGC Emeritus Fellowship	Teachers who have retired from colleges and universities approved under the UGC Act	INR 10,000 (monthly) + other benefits
CARE Rating Scholarship Scheme	Meritorious candidates pursuing M.com/PGDM/MBA/ B. Sc/B. Ed and Bachelor of Designing	INR 25,000
Vidyasaarathi MPCL Scholarship	Candidates pursuing B. Ed courses and education in ITI, Nursing etc.	INR 8,000
Tata Trust Scholarship for B. Ed and D. Ed Students	Meritorious candidates who belong to Northeast India	Waiver on the institution and tuition fees

BA Scholarships

Deserving students aiming to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree have a pool of BA scholarships to apply for. There are several private institutes that offer international scholarships to candidates excelling in the academic field but do not have the funds to pursue higher education abroad. Besides, the Government also provides financial support through various BA scholarship programs in India to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields	Students between 18 and 25 years of age	INR 5,000 (monthly)
Saryu Doshi Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences	Students graduating from a recognized Indian university/institute	INR 3,00,000
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship	Students pursuing PhD/PG/UG courses	750 Euros + other benefits
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship	Students with a First Class degree from a recognized institute/university	USD 1,00,000
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme	Students between 10 and 14 years of age	INR 9,000

Pharmacy Scholarships

Scholarships in Pharmacy are provided to deserving students pursuing a Doctorate/Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. Eligible candidates can apply for both national and international Pharmacy scholarships in India through several portals. These scholarships are conducted by both Government and private healthcare departments.

Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
Scholarships at Future Institute of Pharmacy	Candidates with excellent academic records and achievements in the domain of sports and culture	Complete or partial waivers on tuition fees
Sitaram Jindal Scholarships	Candidates pursuing Class 11 to Postgraduation, including professional/diploma/ITI courses	INR 3,200 (monthly)
NET JRF Fellowship	Candidates pursuing a Doctoral degree	INR 28,000 (monthly) + other benefits, such as HRA and Special Allowances
Swarnajayanti Fellowship	Scientists pursuing research in the field of Science & Technology	Up to INR 25,000
Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test [NEST]	Candidates pursuing Class 9 to Diploma in Engineering or an Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy/Science/Engineering	Up to INR 50,000

Nursing Scholarships

Recently, Nursing has gained immense recognition both nationally and internationally. With the evolution of healthcare needs and the rise in demand for compassionate, skilled nurses, many Indian students are aspiring to pursue a career in nursing. However, owing to the cost of Nursing education, not everyone can afford to study at reputable institutes. Recognizing the importance of fostering talent in this field, several government organizations and institutions offer Nursing scholarships specifically designed to financially support meritorious students and help them realize their dream of contributing to the healthcare system.

Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
Lila Poonawalla Foundation Scholarship	Only female candidates below 20 years of age with a minimum of 60% marks in Classes 10 & 12 (exclusively for colleges in Pune/Wardha)	INR 60,00 for colleges in Wardha INR 1,00,000 for colleges in Pune
ACC Vidyasaarathi Scholarship	Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12 and annual family income not exceeding INR 5 Lakhs	Up to INR 20,500
Mother Teresa Scholarship	Candidates belonging to Minority Communities from Kerala with a Diploma/merit in Nursing and annual family income not exceeding INR 8 Lakhs	INR 15,000
Timken Scholarship	Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12 and annual family income not exceeding INR 8 Lakhs	Up to INR 75,000
National Merit Scholarships	Students demonstrating excellent performance in academics and extracurricular activities	INR 10,000 (monthly) + complete waiver on tuition fees