What scholarships are available for Indian students, especially category-wise scholarships?
You can access several scholarships as an Indian student, including options based on categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and minority backgrounds.
- Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST): Covers tuition and key educational expenses for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. Subject to change.
- Top Class Education Scheme (SC/ST): For high-achieving SC/ST students in top Indian institutions; provides tuition and living support.
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: For minority students, awarded on academic merit and financial need.
- Maulana Azad Fellowship: Financial aid for M.Phil and Ph.D. studies for minority students.
- AISEE: For Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) who have cleared NEET/JEE, based on income.
- Vidyadhan Scholarship: For students from low-income backgrounds with high Class 10 scores.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Central platform with 100+ schemes covering tuition, maintenance, and more for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and minorities. Subject to change.
Eligibility, deadlines, and amounts are subject to change. If you need help identifying the right scholarships or preparing your applications, please reach out to your LeapScholar counsellor.
More expert answers
Yes, there are many scholarships available for Indian students planning to study abroad. These scholarships are offered by governments, universities, and private organizations, and can cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
Scholarship deadlines and eligibility criteria are subject to change. Universities may also offer their own scholarships for international students, so it's worth exploring options directly with the institutions you're interested in.
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