Scholarships are money you do not have to repay, but finding the right ones takes a system. Here is one.
Where genuine scholarships come from
- Central government schemes, most of which are listed on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
- State government portals, which run their own schemes
- Your college or university financial aid office
- Corporate and foundation scholarships, often through CSR programmes
- Universities and governments abroad, for study-abroad students
Browse verified scholarships on EDUCARDX Learn. Every listing shows its official source and when we last checked it.
Check eligibility in 60 seconds
Before reading the full details, check these five things:
- Education level and course
- Minimum marks or grades
- Family income limit
- Category, state or other criteria
- Deadline
If any one fails, move on.
Keep a document folder ready
Most applications ask for the same documents. Scan them once and keep them in a folder:
- mark sheets and certificates
- income certificate
- category or domicile certificate, if applicable
- bank account details in the student's name
- ID proof
- fee receipt or bonafide certificate from your institution
- a passport-size photo
Red flags
Stay organised
Keep a list of scholarships you are eligible for with deadlines, and set reminders a week before each. Many renewals need you to reapply every year.
Use our scholarship checklist to get your documents ready.