Looking for government-funded scholarships? Whether you're in school, college, or pursuing professional courses, you can apply for multiple state and central government scholarships. We bring you a complete guide to apply through the NSP portal and state-level portals like UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, and others.

Government Scholarships in India (2024–25)

Government scholarships in India are financial aid programs funded by:

  • Central Government (via the National Scholarship Portal – NSP)

  • State Governments (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, etc.)

  • Specific Ministries and Departments (for Minority, SC/ST, OBC, and Disabled students)

These scholarships aim to support meritorious and underprivileged students by covering expenses such as tuition fees, maintenance allowance, hostel costs, and academic materials.

 

Apply via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a unified platform for applying to central and several state-level government scholarships.

Major Scholarships on NSP

  • Pre-Matric Scholarship – For students from Class 1 to 10

  • Post-Matric Scholarship – For students from Class 11 to PhD

  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship – For technical and professional courses

  • Top Class Education Scholarship – For SC/ST students

  • Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

  • Minority Scholarship Schemes – For Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi students

 

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State-wise Government Scholarships

Below are key government scholarships offered by various states for the 2024–25 academic year:

Uttar Pradesh Government Scholarship (UP)

  • Pre-Matric Scholarship: For Class 9–10

  • Post-Matric Scholarship: For Class 11 to Graduation/PG

  • Eligible Categories: SC, ST, OBC, Minority, General (EWS)

  • Income Limit: ₹1 to ₹2.5 lakh per year (varies by category)

  • Application Portal: scholarship.up.gov.in

Bihar Government Scholarship

  • Post-Matric Scholarship: For SC, ST, OBC, and EBC students

  • Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: For girl students

  • Bihar Board Matric Pass Scholarship: For Class 10 students

  • Income Limit: Up to ₹2.5 lakh per year

  • Application Portal: pmsonline.bih.nic.in

Rajasthan Government Scholarship

  • Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship

  • Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship

  • Scholarship Portal: SJE Rajasthan

  • Eligible Categories: SC, ST, OBC, SBC, EWS

  • Application Portal: sje.rajasthan.gov.in

 

Other State Scholarships (2024–25)

We also provide details for scholarships in the following states:

  • Madhya Pradesh – MP Scholarship Portal 2.0

  • West Bengal – Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

  • Karnataka – SSP Karnataka Scholarship Portal

  • Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and more

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Benefits of Government Scholarships

  • Financial support for tuition fees, hostel stay, and living expenses

  • Promotes education among socially and economically disadvantaged groups

  • Easy online application process through state or central portals

  • Many scholarships are renewable every year upon academic progress

 

Required Documents for Government Scholarship Application

  • Aadhaar Card

  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

  • Income Certificate

  • Bonafide Certificate from the school or college

  • Previous academic year mark sheet

  • Bank account details (must be Aadhaar-linked)

 

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