Here’s a list of some popular scholarships in India that students can apply for after completing 12th grade. These scholarships are available across various fields of study, including engineering, medical, humanities, and more:
1. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
- Description: A national-level fellowship program for students interested in pursuing basic sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) in India.
- Eligibility: Science stream students in class 11, 12, or 1st-year undergraduates in basic sciences.
- Benefits: Monthly stipend and annual contingency grant.
- Website: KVPY
2. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
- Description: Offered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to meet the day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
- Eligibility: Students who have secured above 80th percentile in class 12 and are pursuing regular degree courses.
- Benefits: ₹10,000 per annum for the first three years and ₹20,000 per annum for the fourth and fifth years.
- Website: National Scholarship Portal
3. INSPIRE Scholarship (SHE)
- Description: Offered by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, to students pursuing a degree in natural and basic sciences.
- Eligibility: Top 1% of class 12 students in respective boards, pursuing courses in natural and basic sciences.
- Benefits: ₹80,000 per year.
- Website: INSPIRE
4. AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
- Description: A scholarship scheme by AICTE for girl students pursuing technical education.
- Eligibility: Girl students pursuing the first year of a technical degree or diploma in an AICTE-approved institution.
- Benefits: ₹50,000 per annum.
- Website: AICTE Pragati Scholarship
5. AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme
- Description: For differently-abled students pursuing technical education.
- Eligibility: Differently-abled students with a disability of not less than 40%, pursuing a technical degree/diploma course.
- Benefits: ₹50,000 per annum.
- Website: AICTE Saksham Scholarship
6. Indian Oil Academic Scholarships
- Description: Offered by Indian Oil Corporation to students pursuing professional courses like engineering, MBBS, MBA, and 10+2 in any discipline.
- Eligibility: Students of class 12, engineering, MBBS, and MBA.
- Benefits: ₹1,000 per month for 2 years for 10+2 students; ₹3,000 per month for 4 years for engineering students.
- Website: Indian Oil Scholarships
7. MHRD Scholarship for Single Girl Child
- Description: For single girl children pursuing higher education in any discipline.
- Eligibility: Single girl child pursuing post-graduation.
- Benefits: ₹36,200 per annum for two years.
- Website: National Scholarship Portal
8. Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Minority Students
- Description: Offered by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for minority students to pursue technical and professional courses.
- Eligibility: Minority students securing at least 50% in class 12 and having an annual family income of less than ₹2.5 lakh.
- Benefits: ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 per year.
- Website: National Scholarship Portal
9. Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship
- Description: Provides financial assistance to meritorious students for professional courses in engineering, medicine, and law.
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed students who have secured admission in professional courses like engineering and medicine.
- Benefits: Full course fee coverage depending on need.
- Website: FFE India
10. Nikon Scholarship Program
- Description: For students pursuing photography-related courses.
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed students enrolled in any photography-related course.
- Benefits: Up to ₹1,00,000.
- Website: Nikon Scholarship
11. LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
- Description: For economically weaker students pursuing undergraduate studies in India.
- Eligibility: Class 12 students with at least 60% marks and family income of less than ₹1,00,000 per annum.
- Benefits: ₹20,000 per year.
- Website: LIC India
12. Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship
- Description: For students pursuing technical and professional courses as well as higher secondary education.
- Eligibility: Class 12 students with at least 60% marks.
- Benefits: ₹500 to ₹2,000 per month depending on the course.
- Website: Sitaram Jindal Foundation
These scholarships can greatly assist students in funding their higher education and are available for various fields of study. It’s important to check the specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines on the official websites.
