50 State Scholarships for Bachelor Students in India: A Comprehensive Guide

In India, pursuing a higher education can become a greatest aspiration to several, while it can also be deemed as an unattainable desire that leads to poverty for others. Due to the increasing costs of tuition fees as well as the exorbitant prices of goods and services around them, gaining access to good quality education has become quite challenging for students coming from less privileged homes. Nonetheless, in response to this need, state governments all over India offer different kinds of scholarships with an aim of enabling students accomplish their academic ambitions.

Pranav Prasad

Student At University Of Delhi

In this guide, we have compiled state-wise scholarships for undergraduate students in India thus arranging them according to the respective amounts of money attached to each program. This all-inclusive list contains all eligibility criteria, benefits and application procedures, therefore making it simpler for you to find the opportunities that suit your academic background and career aspirations.

Investing some time to know these scholarship options could result in better access to higher education and smoothen your road towards success. Therefore, let’s take a look at available scholarships and see how you can benefit maximally from such possibilities towards achieving educational aspirations.

1. Andhra Pradesh

The Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme

Eligibility: This is for students from families whose yearly income is less than two lakh fifty thousand rupees and who are pursuing professional or degree

Benefits: Total refund of the first year fee.

Application Process: Online application on Navaratnalu.

Vasathi Deevena Scheme

Eligibility: For students belonging to families whose yearly income is less than two lakh fifty thousand rupees and who are pursuing professional or degree

Advantages: An annual hostel room and mess cost of 20,000.

Application procedure: Alongside with a Vidya Deevena scheme.

2. Arunachal Pradesh

Post Matric Scholarship (ST Students

Eligibility criteria include students coming from Scheduled Tribes who are doing their undergraduate programme within the limits specified in each state within a family income range.

Benefits include tuition fees for college going students ,maintenance fee allowance as well as other educational expenses.

Application Process: Online registration through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

3. Assam

Ministerial Merit Scholarships

Eligibility: Higher secondary examination students having more than 80%, and currently registering for bachelor’s degree courses.

Benefits: In between ₹10000 and ₹15000 annually.

Application Procedures: The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam will accept applications.

4. Bihar

Chief Miister Kanya Utthan Yojana

Eligibility criteria: Female students studying in recognised institutions of Bihar at the level of a Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits: A one-time payment of ₹ 25000 on graduation.

Application Process: Through Bihar government’s scholarship portal.

Post Matric Scholarship for BC and EBC Students

Eligibility: Students belonging to backward classes and families with less than ₹1.5 lacs per year

Benefits: Tuition fees are completely reimbursed

Procedure for application: Through the Bihar Scholarship Portal

5. Chhattisgarh

Shiksha Sahyog Scholarship Scheme

Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC students based on academic performance and economic status.

Benefits: Covers various educational expenses.

Application Process: Apply through the state’s education department.

Post Matric Scholarship

Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC students with family incomes below ₹2.5 lakhs.

Benefits: Tuition fee coverage and maintenance allowances.

Application Process: Apply via the state’s scholarship portal.

6. Delhi

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Eligibility: Low-income students with exceptional grades.

Benefits: Up to ₹25,000 annually.
Application Process: Apply via the Delhi Government Scholarship portal.

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar State Scholarship for SC Students

Eligibility: SC (Scheduled Caste) families make less than ₹2 lakh per annum or SC student can apply for it if he has family income below that level.

Benefits: Tuition fees will be paid by this scheme which includes payment of other related expenses too.

Application Process: The method of submission are same as for other applications through this portal maintained by Delhi Government.

7. Goa

Government Higher Education Scheme

Eligibility: Undergraduates from disadvantaged families.

Benefits: Financial assistance for various educational expenses.

Application Process: Apply through the Goa government’s higher education department.

8. Gujarat

Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)

Eligibility: Students in a bachelor’s programme who scored more than 80% in their 12th standard examinations.

Benefits: Tuition fees and hostel charges are taken care of.

Application Process: Apply through the MYSY portal.

Scholarship for SEBC Students

Eligibility: Students belong to socially or educationally backward classes.

Benefits: Covers tuition fee and provides stipend.

Application Process: Go to the Gujarat State Scholarship Portal to apply.

9. Haryana

Post Matric Scholarship for SC/BC Students

Eligibility: SC and BC students with annual family income less than ₹2.5 lakhs.

Benefits: All tuition fees will be reimbursed.

Application Process: Application should be made through the Haryana State Scholarship Portal.

10. Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana

Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC students with commendable academic performance.

Benefits: ₹10,000 per annum.

Application Process: Send applications through the state education department.

Kalpana Chawla Chattervriti Yojana

Eligibility: Female candidates who have shown excellent performance in their studies.

Benefits: ₹15,000 per annum.

Application Process: To obtain forms visit the state’s education department.

11. Jammu & Kashmir

Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST

Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC candidates seeking to pursue undergraduate courses

Benefits: Provides for tuition fee, maintenance and book costs.

Application Process: Apply on National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Eligibility: Those belonging to poor families but with good academic backgrounds.

Benefits: Tuition fees and other education expenses are taken care of.

Application Process: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) should be used to apply.

12. Jharkhand

E-Kalyan Post Matric

Eligibility: academically deserving SC, ST, and BC students (based on their family income

Benefits: It takes care of tuition fees and maintenance expenses as well

Application Process: The E-Kalyan portal is the way to go about it.

13. Karnataka

Vidyasiri Scholarship

Eligibility: For backward community students: certain academic performance as well as family income conditions apply.

Benefits: Tuition fees for schools and hostels are included in this scholarship offer.

Application Process: You can apply here through the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal.

Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)

Eligibility: for students from SC/ST/OBC Background studying Degree level Courses (Bachelor’s degree).

Benefits: It covers tuition fees and also provides maintenance allowances.

Application Process: The Karnataka State Scholarship Portal should be visited when you want to apply for this scheme.

14. Kerala

Suvarna Jubilee merit

Eligibility: Students who scored 50 per cent and above in their qualifying examinations from families that earn less than rupees one lakh annually

Benefits: Students would be getting ₹10,000 per

How To Apply: Students have to apply through Kerala Directorate of Collegiate Education website. The link is provided below.

15. Madhya Pradesh

Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana

Eligibility: Students whose family incomes are less than ₹6 lakhs and who score more than 75 percent in class 12 exams.

Benefits: The amount varies between 0 – 1.5 Lakhs for tuition and education expenses.

Application Process: Apply via the Madhya Pradesh Scholarship Portal

Post-Matriculation Scholarships for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and Other Backward Castes

Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC undergraduate students with specified income brackets.

Benefits: Tuition fees, maintenance allowances, as well as other academic costs are catered for.

Application Process: Visit the Madhya Pradesh Scholarship Portal to apply.

16. Maharashtra

Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship

Eligibility : SC students with family incomes below ₹8 lakhs.

Benefits: Tuition and other educational expenses are covered..

Application Process: Apply through Maharashtra State Scholarship Portal.
Another Scholarship Scheme is called e-Scholarship which targets only open category students whose families earn less than 2.5 lakhs annually This scheme provides for their tuition fees and upkeep Expenses To get it done apply through Maharashtra Scholarship Portal.

17. Manipur

Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students

Eligibility: ST students studying in undergraduate accredited schools.

Benefits: Encompasses tuition, maintenance allowance and learning materials.

Application Process: Apply via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

18. Meghalaya

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (SC/ST/OBC)

Eligibility: SC, ST and OBC pupils who are from poor families.

Benefits: It takes care of any amount you may incur on fees, maintenance allowances or any other cost incurred on your education.

Application Process: Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students

Eligibility: ST students according to certain income brackets.

Benefits: Financial assistance for tuition fee or any other expenses related to academics.

Application Process: Apply via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

19. Mizoram

Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students

Eligibility: ST students whose family incomes do not exceed defined limits and who have had good performance in their studies.

Benefits: This includes reimbursement of tuition fees and maintenance allowances paid to the beneficiaries.

Application Process: It is through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) that one applies for this scholarship.

20. Nagaland

Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students

Eligibility: ST students who are enrolled in undergraduate courses meet specific criteria regarding income.

Benefits: Tuition fees, home allowances and additional expenses are covered.

Application Process: Come through the state education department to apply for it as well.

State Matric Scholarship

Eligibility: Students with lower-income families and good grades are eligible to apply.

Benefits: This helps them are as well. They will always have money when they need it most when going to school

Application Process: The application is done through the state education department.

21. Odisha

PRERANA Scholarship

Eligibility: SC, ST, and OBC pupils meeting school and income requirements.

Benefits: Comprises tuition fees, maintenance allowances and various educational expenditures.

Application Process: Apply via the PRERANA portal.

Medhabruti Scholarship

Eligibility: Prodigious students having attained at least 60% in higher secondary exams and families earning below ₹6 lakhs.

Benefits: Covers tuition fees and other educational expenses.

Application Process: Apply through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

22. Punjab

Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students

Eligibility: SC and ST students with a family income less than ₹2.5 lakh.

Benefits: Full reimbursement of tuition with accompanying maintenance fees and other academic allowances.

Application Process: Apply using the Punjab State Scholarship Portal.

Ashirwad Scholarship

Eligibility: SC and OBC students pursuing their first degree courses who come from families earning below ₹1 lakh.

Benefits: Will cover college tuition fees while also providing maintenance allowances.

Application Process: Apply via the Punjab State Welfare Department’s online platform.

23. Rajasthan

Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students

Eligibility: SC, ST, OBC, and Minority community students with family incomes below ₹2.5 lakh.

Benefits: covers tuition fees, maintenance allowances and other educational expenses made by a student.

Application Process: Rajasthan State Scholarship Portal.

Mukhyamantri Uchch Shiksha Chhatravriti Yojana

Eligibility: Meritorious students who scored above 85% in class 12 exams.

Benefits: The program’s benefit includes up to ₹10,000 per year towards tuition and other academic expenses.

Application Process: Apply through the Rajasthan Higher Education Scholarship Portal.

24. Sikkim

Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students

Eligibility: Scheduled Tribe students who are pursuing undergraduate courses in recognized institutions.

Benefits: Scholarship covers tuition fees and provides maintenance allowances.

Application Process: Apply via Sikkim Education Department.

Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship

Eligibility: Economically disadvantaged students who have excellent academic records as per the specified criteria.

Benefits: The financial assistance available via this would help pay for tuition costs along with any additional educational expenses incurred by them.

Application Process: Application through Sikkim Government’s Portal.

25. Tamil Nadu

EVR Nagammai Scholarship

Eligibility: For backward classes (BC) and much backward classes (MBC) female learners expiring undergraduate qualifications.

Benefits: Scholarship covering all the fees required for schooling and other expenses related to studying.

Application Process: Take an online application through the Tamil Nadu state government website.

Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/BC/MBC)

Eligibility: An SC, ST, BC or MBC student whose family should have an income of less than INR 2 lakhs each year.

Benefits: It has financial assistance covering school fees as well as other maintenance allowances.

Application Process: Through the Tamil Nadu State Scholarship Portal you can apply online.

26. Telangana

Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

Eligibility: Overseas tertiary education in any country by minority students but only if they belong to families with a total income of below Rs.200000/-

Benefits: Includes items such as provision for tuition costs and expenses on travel up to Rupees Ten Lacs (Rs.1000000/-).

Application Process: Telangana State Minorities Welfare Department is who accepts applications from interested parties.

Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/BC)

Eligibility: SC/ST/BC students who come from poor families covering their undergraduate courses are eligible.

Benefits: It pays tuition fees as well as offering maintenance packages.

Application Process: Telangana State Scholarship Portal has this service where you can submit your application electronically.

27. Tripura

Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students.

Eligibility: Scheduled Tribe students pursuing undergraduate courses.

Benefits: Financial aid covering tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other academic expenses.

Application Process: Apply via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

28. Uttar Pradesh

Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/General/Minority)

Eligibility: Students belonging to SC, ST, General and Minority communities with household incomes of less than ₹2 lakhs will be entitled to it.

Benefits: Tuition fees as well as extra allowances for study materials and also maintenance.

Application Process: Apply through UP DMS Portal.

Dashmottar Scholarship Scheme

Eligibility: Under Graduate students with academic excellence and financial need, are eligible for this scheme

Benefits: Coverage of all educational expenses

Application Process: Apply through UP DMS Portal.

29. Uttrakhand

Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana

Eligibility: Girls who have good marks in colleges and pursuing undergraduate programs.

Benefits: One-off grant of ₹50,000 for educational purposes.

Application Process: Through the Uttarakhand government’s site.

Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/General)

Eligibility: SC, ST, OBC and General category students belonging to poor families.

Benefits: Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowances and study material grants.

Application Process: Apply through Uttarakhand State Scholarship Portal.

30. West Bengal

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Eligibility: Students from families with annual income below ₹2.50 Lakhs scoring at least 75% in plus two.

Benefits: Up to ₹12000/- per year for undergraduate courses.

Application Process: Via the West Bengal Scholarship Portal.

Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme

Eligibility: Women aged 18-19 years ornare under graduation.

Benefits: Annual financial support of ₹25000.

Application Process: Apply through the West Bengal government’s site.

Conclusion

State-supported grants for undergraduate programs play an essential role in guaranteeing access to quality education among students from different socio-economic statuses. These scholarships offer vital financial support for needy individuals so that they can achieve their educational aspirations without worrying about money issues. Therefore, whether someone comes from Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal or any other state looking for scholarships and grants that pertain to your area can provide possibilities aligned with your academic path. Hence it’s important to appreciate the established entries reaching through the various portals of different states as this will assist exploit what benefit they have in store for you. This way, holders of bachelor’s degrees are enabled to give full attention to their studies thereby creating better dreams about tomorrow.

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