Financial Aid & Grants • 2027 Academic Cycle

National & State Higher Education Scholarships

Discover verified tuition reimbursement schemes, state quota fee waivers (UP & Bihar), Girls in STEM grants, and merit-based corporate sponsorships.

Found 8 Verified Schemes
State QuotaNovember 30, 2026

UP Dashmottar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme 2027

Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Financial Grant / Assistance:Full Tuition Fee Waiver + Up to ₹12,000 Annual Allowance
Eligibility Criteria:

UP Domicile candidates enrolled in B.Tech, MBA, MCA, Pharmacy, or Polytechnic. Family income must be under ₹2.5 Lakhs (SC/ST) or ₹2.0 Lakhs (General/OBC/Minority).

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State QuotaOpen Throughout the Academic Year

Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme (MNSSBY)

Education Department, Government of Bihar

Financial Grant / Assistance:Up to ₹4.00 Lakhs Education Grant at 1% Simple Interest
Eligibility Criteria:

Bihar Domicile 12th pass students pursuing Higher Education in NAAC A/B+ or NBA accredited institutions across India.

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Girls in STEMDecember 31, 2026

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls in Technical Education

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Financial Grant / Assistance:₹50,000 Per Annum (Up to ₹2,00,000 for 4 Years)
Eligibility Criteria:

Female students admitted to 1st year of AICTE-approved Degree/Diploma courses through centralized counselling. Max family income ₹8 Lakhs/year.

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Merit-basedJanuary 15, 2027

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College & University Students

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Financial Grant / Assistance:₹12,000 p.a. for Graduation + ₹20,000 p.a. for Post-Graduation
Eligibility Criteria:

Top 80th percentile scorers in respective 12th State Board / CBSE examinations. Family income under ₹4.5 Lakhs per annum.

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Merit-basedOctober 15, 2026

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

Reliance Foundation

Financial Grant / Assistance:Up to ₹2,00,000 for Duration of Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

First-year regular undergraduate students with minimum 60% in Class 12. Household income under ₹15 Lakhs (preference under ₹2.5L).

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Girls in STEMDecember 20, 2026

L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship

L’Oréal India Foundation

Financial Grant / Assistance:₹2,50,000 Covering 4-Year Academic Fees
Eligibility Criteria:

Female students who passed Class 12 with min 85% in PCM/PCB and are pursuing pure science, biotechnology, engineering, or medical sciences.

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Need-basedJanuary 31, 2027

ONGC Foundation Merit Scholarship for Technical Students

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Financial Grant / Assistance:₹48,000 Per Annum
Eligibility Criteria:

Students pursuing Engineering, MBBS, MBA, or Master in Geophysics/Geology. Family income under ₹2.0 Lakhs per annum.

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Need-basedDecember 15, 2026

HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS COVID & Need-Based Programme

HDFC Bank Social Initiatives

Financial Grant / Assistance:Up to ₹75,000 Per Year
Eligibility Criteria:

Students facing critical financial distress or loss of breadwinning parent. Annual income under ₹2.5 Lakhs.

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