🏛️ 1. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSS)

Who runs it: Ministry of Education, Government of India

Eligibility: Must be in top 20 percentile in Class 12 board exams. Family income must be below ₹8 lakh/year. Studying in regular degree course (not distance).

Amount: ₹10,000/year for UG years 1–3 | ₹20,000/year for PG (Masters)

Duration: Up to 5 years total (3 years UG + 2 years PG)

Documents needed: 12th marksheet, income certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook, college admission proof

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → scholarships.gov.in → NSP portal → "Fresh Application"

👧 2. Pragati Scholarship for Girls – AICTE

Who runs it: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Eligibility: Girl student admitted to AICTE-approved Degree or Diploma course in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy/Hotel Management. Family income below ₹8 lakh/year. Only ONE girl per family is eligible.

Amount: ₹50,000/year tuition + ₹2,000/month as contingency allowance. Maximum 4 years.

Total value: Up to ₹2,74,000 over 4 years

Documents: Aadhaar, income certificate, admission letter, marksheet, bank account in girl's name, family declaration

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → aicte-pragati-saksham-nic.in (opens August–September every year)

🌟 3. Vigyan Jyoti Program – DST

Who runs it: Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India

Eligibility: Girl students in Class 11–12 with PCM/PCB. Must have scored 60%+ in Class 10. Available in selected Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Amount: ₹1,25,000/year scholarship + mentorship from women scientists + lab exposure + summer camps at IISc/IITs

Additional benefits: Industry exposure visits, interaction with ISRO/DRDO scientists, career guidance sessions

Goal: To increase girls' enrollment in STEM higher education

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → dst.gov.in/vigyan-jyoti | Also check your school principal

📚 4. INSPIRE Scholarship – DST

Who runs it: Department of Science & Technology (DST)

Eligibility: Must be in top 1% of Class 12 in your respective board OR state/central board topper OR qualified JEE/NEET but chose pure science. Must be enrolled in B.Sc / B.S. / Integrated M.Sc in Natural Sciences.

Amount: ₹60,000/year scholarship + ₹20,000/year for summer research attachment = ₹80,000/year total

Duration: Up to 5 years

Total value: Up to ₹4,00,000 over 5 years

Documents: Board rank proof / marks certificate, college admission letter, income not required

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → online-inspire.nic.in

🩺 5. Post Matric Scholarship – SC/ST/OBC Girls

Who runs it: Ministry of Social Justice & Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC girl students studying post-Class 10 (any UG/PG/diploma course). Income limit: SC/ST – below ₹2.5 lakh/year; OBC – below ₹1.5 lakh/year (varies by state)

Amount: Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance ₹300–₹1,200/month depending on course and hosteller/day scholar status

Hostellers get more: Day scholars get lower allowance, residential students get higher

Documents: Caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar, marksheet, admission proof

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → scholarships.gov.in (NSP) – deadline usually October–November

🎓 6. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship

Who runs it: Maulana Azad Education Foundation (Minority Affairs)

Eligibility: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi minority community girl students in Class 9–12 or in UG/PG. Must have 50%+ marks. Family income below ₹2 lakh/year.

Amount: Class 9–10: ₹10,000/year | Class 11–12: ₹12,000/year

Documents: Minority community certificate, income certificate, school/college certificate, marksheet, Aadhaar, passport photo

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → maef.nic.in | Applications usually open September–October

🌺 7. Rajasthan State Merit Scholarship (Girls)

Who runs it: Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Rajasthan

Eligibility: Rajasthan domicile girl students studying in state government or recognised colleges. Must have 60%+ marks. Priority to girls from rural areas.

Amount: ₹5,000–₹15,000/year depending on course level and college type

Special scheme: "Mukhyamantri Uchch Shiksha Chatravriti Yojana" — separate scheme for Rajasthan girls with 60%+ in 12th

Documents: Domicile certificate, marksheet, income certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → sje.rajasthan.gov.in | hte.rajasthan.gov.in

💻 8. Women in Tech Scholarship – NASSCOM

Who runs it: NASSCOM Foundation in partnership with tech companies

Eligibility: Girl students enrolled in B.Tech / BCA / B.Sc CS / MCA at any recognised Indian university. Family income below ₹5 lakh/year. Must be interested in IT career.

Amount: ₹50,000–₹1,00,000 one-time or annual scholarship + mentorship from tech professionals + internship opportunities

Additional: Access to tech workshops, coding bootcamps, placement support

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → nasscom.in/foundation | Also check buddy4study.com for open applications

🏥 9. NEET Girls Scholarship – State Medical Councils

Who runs it: Various State Medical Councils + Private medical colleges

Eligibility: Girl students admitted to MBBS/BDS through NEET. Must be from low-income family. Specific states like Rajasthan, UP, MP have dedicated schemes.

Amount: Government medical college girls: ₹20,000–₹50,000/year | Private college girls with NEET merit: Full to partial fee waiver

Rajasthan specific: SMS Medical College has special fee concession for girl students with NEET rank below 5000

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → Your state's Medical Education Department + individual college scholarship office

🎨 10. NIFT / NID Girls Scholarship

Who runs it: National Institute of Fashion Technology / National Institute of Design

Eligibility: Girls admitted to NIFT or NID through entrance exam. Merit-cum-means basis. Income proof required. SC/ST girls get additional concessions.

Amount: Partial to full tuition fee waiver. NIFT fee is ~₹1.5L/year — scholarship can cover up to 100% for eligible girls.

SC/ST girls at NIFT: Full fee waiver + ₹1,000/month stipend

Documents: NIFT/NID admission letter, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → nift.ac.in/scholarship | nid.edu/admissions

🌍 11. Tata Trusts Scholarship for Girls

Who runs it: Tata Trusts (one of India's oldest philanthropic organizations)

Eligibility: Meritorious girl students from low-income families. Studying UG/PG in any recognised course. Family income below ₹6 lakh/year. Age below 30.

Amount: ₹75,000–₹2,00,000/year depending on course and institution type

Also includes: Mentoring, career guidance sessions, alumni network access

Preference: First-generation learners (first in family to attend college) get priority

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → buddy4study.com/tata | tatatrusts.org/grants

💎 12. Reliance Foundation Scholarships

Who runs it: Reliance Foundation (Mukesh Ambani's foundation)

Eligibility: UG: JEE/NEET/CLAT/NIFT qualified students, top 50 rank in respective entrance. PG: Masters students at premier institutes. Strong preference for girl applicants.

Amount: UG: ₹2,00,000/year | PG: ₹6,00,000/year (one of India's most generous private scholarships)

Also includes: Mentorship, internship with Reliance, networking events

Selection: Very competitive. Short-listed for interview. Academic merit + social commitment considered.

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → reliancefoundation.org/scholarships (usually opens January)

🏆 13. Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (WB)

Who runs it: Government of West Bengal (but girls from all states can reference similar state schemes)

Eligibility: Students with 75%+ in 12th studying in WB colleges. Income below ₹2.5 lakh/year. Girls get 60% of total scholarship seats.

Amount: ₹1,000–₹5,000/month depending on course type

Similar schemes in other states: Rajasthan — Mukhyamantri Chatravriti | UP — Scholarship Yojana | MP — Pratibha Kiran

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → svmcm.wbhed.gov.in | Or check your own state's education portal

🌸 14. Pratibha Kiran Scholarship – Madhya Pradesh

Who runs it: Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh

Eligibility: Girl students from urban areas of MP who scored 60%+ in 12th. Studying in any UG programme in MP colleges. BPL family preferred but not mandatory.

Amount: ₹5,000/year (₹500/month for 10 months)

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in

Note: Many states have similar schemes — check your state education portal for local girl scholarship schemes!

📖 15. Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

Who runs it: University Grants Commission (UGC)

Eligibility: The ONLY child in her family (no siblings). Pursuing Post-Graduate (Masters) course. Age below 30 at time of admission.

Amount: ₹36,200/year for 2 years of PG course

Note: This is specifically for SINGLE girl child — if you are the only child, this is a must-apply!

Documents: Affidavit by parents that she is the only child, admission proof, marksheet

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → ugc.ac.in/scholarships | Through your university

🔬 16. KVPY Fellowship (Girls in Science)

Who runs it: DST + IISc Bangalore

Eligibility: Students in Class 11/12 or 1st year B.Sc/BS/B.Stat with strong interest in research. 60%+ marks required. No income limit.

Amount: SA (Class 11/12): ₹5,000/month + ₹20,000 annual | SX/SB (UG): ₹7,000/month + ₹28,000 annual

Additional: Research internship at IISc/IITs, science camp, lifetime fellowship community

Girls advantage: Strong encouragement and support for girl researchers through DST WOS programmes

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → kvpy.iisc.ac.in (exam usually in November)

✈️ 17. Scholarship for Higher Education Abroad (Girls)

Who runs it: Various — National Overseas Scholarship, Dr Ambedkar Foundation, State NOS

Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC/Minority girl students with 55%+ marks admitted to top foreign universities for Masters/PhD. Age below 35. Income below ₹6 lakh/year.

Amount: Up to ₹10 lakh/year covering tuition + living + visa expenses. Full funding for top candidates.

Countries covered: USA, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Canada, Japan

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → nosmsje.gov.in | ambedkarfoundation.nic.in

🎭 18. Adobe Digital Diversity Scholarship

Who runs it: Adobe India

Eligibility: Women students enrolled in Design, Fine Arts, Animation, Creative Media, UX Design courses at any recognised Indian college. Must demonstrate creative portfolio.

Amount: $5,000 (~₹4.2 lakh) one-time grant + Adobe Creative Cloud subscription (worth ₹55,000/year) + mentorship from Adobe designers

Portfolio required: Submit your creative work samples (Behance profile preferred)

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → adobe.com/in/diversity-scholarship | buddy4study.com/adobe

🏗️ 19. L'Oréal India For Young Women in Science

Who runs it: L'Oréal India + UNESCO

Eligibility: Girl students enrolled in UG Science courses (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science). Age 18–25. Must have strong academic record and demonstrated passion for science.

Amount: ₹2,50,000 scholarship + mentorship from L'Oréal India scientists + industry visits

Selection: Essay + personal interview. About 25 girls selected pan India each year.

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → lorealindiaforwomeninscience.com | Applications usually in March

💰 20. Sitaram Jindal Scholarship

Who runs it: Sitaram Jindal Foundation (private)

Eligibility: Girl students studying Class 11 to PG level. Family income below ₹3 lakh/year. Must have 55%+ marks. Open to all communities.

Amount: Class 11–12: ₹1,000/month | UG: ₹2,000/month | PG: ₹2,500–₹3,000/month

No state restriction: Available pan India — one of the most accessible private scholarships

Applications: Open year-round. Very easy to apply. Low competition compared to other scholarships.

📝 Apply Now: 🔗 Apply on Official Portal → jindalscholarship.org | Download form, fill, send by post or email