Top 9 Scholarships for Indian Students in 2026: Government & Private Funding Options

Scholarships help students reduce education costs and pursue higher studies.

1. Central Sector Scheme Scholarship – ₹10,000 to ₹20,000 per year for meritorious students.

2. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) – ₹12,000 yearly support for school students.

3. PM-YASASVI Scholarship – Financial support up to ₹1.25 lakh for OBC/EBC students.

4. INSPIRE Scholarship – ₹80,000 per year for science students.

5. Reliance Foundation Scholarship – Up to ₹2 lakh for undergraduate students.

6. SBI Asha Scholarship – One of India’s largest private scholarships.

7. LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship – ₹15,000–₹40,000 yearly for students from low-income families.

8. Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship – Up to ₹1 lakh for students in Class 11 to graduation.

9. HDFC Parivartan ECSS Scholarship – Support for school, diploma, UG and PG students.

Most government scholarships can be applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

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