Scholarships offered by NGO/ Other Agencies

Punjab Building and other construction workers Welfare Board Scholarship Schemes.

Objective of Scholarship

The objectives of the scheme are to provide financial assistance to the students whose parents are working as labour in Punjab.

Eligibility Conditions

  • Student must be regular to his/her studies
  • Student should be permanent resident of Punjab
  • Aadhar card is must for applying this scholarship.
  • A scholarship holder under this scheme will also hold any other scholarship/stipend of government is also eligible for this scheme.
UGC Scheme- National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities.

Objective of Scholarship

The scheme caters total number of 200 Fellowship [Junior Research Fellows (JRF)] per year to students with disabilities. The scheme covers all universities/ institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Non-Universities/ Institutions and is implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. These fellowships will be available to students with disabilities who are covered under. The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. Thus, a person with disability who wishes to avail the benefit under the Act has to obtain a disability certificate from the medical authority notified for the purpose

Eligibility Conditions

  • Any student with disabilities who is already registered to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a University or academic institution by completing the required formalities for admission in that University or academic institution is eligible for the award of Fellowship, subject to provision of the scheme as per the advertisement of UGC. The candidate must get himself/herself registered for M.Phil/Ph.D at the first available opportunity but not later than within a period of two years from the receipt of award letter. This period is not extendable. However, the actual payment of fellowship will be made with effect from the date of joining only.
  • After two years, if the progress in the research works of the awardee is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). The research work will be assessed by a three member committee set up by the University. The committee will consist of the Supervisor, Head of the Department and one outside expert in the subject. JRF may be terminated in case the progress of the candidate is not found satisfactory by the committee. The SRF shall be sanctioned on year to year basis on the recommendation of the Supervisor of the candidate duly accepted/rejected by the Head of the Department and finally approved by the Vice-Chancellor. The total period of award of JRF and SRF shall not exceed a period of five years. The fellowship is paid from the date of registration of the students in M.Phil./Ph.D. course.
  • The students with disabilities once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to any other benefits from Central or State Government or any other body like UGC offering similar benefit to avoid duplication and increase coverage. Only those doing regular and full time M.Phil./Ph.D. course of a University/Research Institution shall be eligible for the fellowship. Employees of any University/College/Educational Institution/Central/State/UT Government shall be excluded from availing Fellowship, even if they are on Study Leave or EOL to pursue the M.Phil./Ph.D. course.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines on the official website of UGC.
www.ugc.ac.in
Scholarship Scheme for Award of Stipend to the schedule tribe students of Arunachal Pradesh

Objective of Scholarship

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Schedule tribes students of Arunachal Pradesh so as to enable them to pursue various courses of Higher studies approved by Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Eligibility Conditions

  • The stipend will be admissible to students who belong to Schedule tribes of the state as notified by central. State Government and are permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • ST students who are in Full Time employment are not eligible for award of stipend.
  • The student is not a failure student and is actually continuing the course of study.
  • A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other scholarship/stipend.
  • Student must maintained minimum attendance as per university policy i.e. 75% attendance per semester in case of regular programmes.
  • Student must secure minimum 60% marks in last examination and are pursuing Technical and Professional courses in Diploma, Degree, Law, Post-Graduation, M.Phil or Ph.d courses as specified by NEC.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines on the official website of the State Government.
http://apdhte.nic.in/
Ambassadors Scholarship for Bhutanese students

Objective of Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to meritorious and deserving Bhutanese students who are studying in various recognized institutes/colleges in India on self financed basis.

Eligibility Conditions

  • Students have to apply for the scholarship online on the following website: (www.indianembassythimphu.bt)
  • Student must have his/her saving bank account in Bhutan/India.
  • Students have to upload Bonafied Certificate issued by the university. The same should be collected from SSIV Cell.
  • The scholarship amount will be transferred into the Personal Bank account of students in Bhutan through NEFT.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines on the official website.
http://www.indianembassythimphu.bt/
Nishkam Scholarship

Objective of Scholarship

Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.) and Sikh Human Development Foundation , invite applications for SHDF (Sikh Human Development Foundation) scholarships amounting Rs 27000 /- per year per student from meritorious and deserving students.

Eligibility Conditions

  • These scholarships are available only for pursuing Professional Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate courses in a recognized institution/University in India.
  • Students have to undergo written test and interview for securing scholarship.
  • The applicant must have obtained at least 60% marks in the previous year’s / Semester’s examination.
  • Total family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.1,80,000 per year.
  • The applicant must maintain an active e-mail account for correspondence with Nishkam. He/she must mention a Mobile number for easy communication.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines.
http://www.nishkam.org/
NSP - Central Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

Objective of Scholarship

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from poor families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.

Eligibility Conditions

  • The scholarships are awarded on the basis of the results of senior secondary examination. 82000 fresh scholarships per annum (41000 for boys and 41000 for girls) for graduate/post-graduate studies in colleges and universities and for professional courses, such as Medical, Engineering, etc. could be provided.
  • Students who are above 80th percentile of primaryful candidates in the relevant stream for a particular Board of Examination, in class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
  • The annual family income of parents should be less than Rs.6 lakhs per annum.
  • Students pursuing regular courses (not correspondence or distance mode) from recognized educational institutions are eligible for scholarship.
  • This scholarship is applicable to all categories of students both ‘general’ and ‘reserved’.
  • The student obtaining benefits under this scholarship scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other scholarship scheme implemented by State Government/UT Administration, for the same purpose.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines on the official website.
https://scholarships.gov.in
NSP - Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles Ministry of Home Affairs

Objective of Scholarship

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance.

Eligibility Conditions

  • Wards/widows of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel died in harness/election duty, wards of personnel disabled due to causes attributable to Government service and Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
  • Student must secure minimum 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of new applicant.
  • For applicants applying under renewal category, it is mandatory to pass the each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with minimum 50% marks.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines on the official website.
https://scholarships.gov.in
NSP - Scheme for award of scholarships under Beedi / Iron Ore, Manganese Ore, and Chrome Ore Mines/LSDM/Mica Mines/Cine Workers Welfare Funds.

Objective of Scholarship

The Scheme to grant scholarships to the children of workers covered under the Beedi Workers‟ Welfare Fund Act,1976,the Limestone & Dolomite Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act,1972,the Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore Mines & Chrome Ore Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act,1976,,and the Cine Workers Welfare Fund Act,1981

Eligibility Conditions

  • The parents of the students should be a beedi worker or a mine worker in Iron Ore/Manganese Ore/Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone/Limestone/Dolomite or Mica Mines or a cine worker for six months at least. This would also include Contract Labourers.
  • Total income of both the parents of the students from all sources should not exceed Rs.10,000/- p.m. including all allowances.
  • Students, who after passing one stage of education/professional course are, studying in the same stage of education, but in a different subject or different professional course shall not be eligible.
  • Student who receives scholarship or stipend from any other sources will not be eligible for this scholarship.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines on the official website.
https://scholarships.gov.in
NSP - Scholarship For Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities

Objective of Scholarship

The Scheme aims at recognizing and promoting quality education amongst Students with Disabilities by providing full financial support

Eligibility Conditions

  • A person with disability having not less than 40% disability and having a disability certificate issued by any competent medical authority.
  • Scholarship under this scheme shall not be admissible for pursuing distance-learning/part time/week-end courses under any stream.
  • The candidate is not receiving any other scholarship under any scheme of the Government of India.
  • Having selected and got admission in any of the notified institutions for pursuing a full-time course at the level of Post Graduate Degree/Diploma according to the norms prescribed by the respective institution.
  • Total income from all sources of the candidate and/or his/her parents/guardians, shall not exceed Rs. 6,00,000/- (Rupees six lakh only) per annum.
  • Not more than two disabled children of the same parents/guardians will be eligible and to this effect a self-certification will be required from the candidate. Provided, more than two children of the same parents can be allowed in case the second/third children are twins.
  • For more details students can check the guidelines on the official website.
https://scholarships.gov.in
Sita Ram Jindal Foundation

Objective of Scholarship

Sita Ram Jindal Foundation is a registered charity in India, Jindal Scholarship is promoting Educational help for economically poor family Students, SJF Scholarship provided for Meritorious Students of Indian citizen, Scholarship is given for Students better opportunists for Higher Education.

Eligibility Conditions

  • Graduate & Post Graduate Course Students are eligible for this scholarship-- General category (Boys & Girls), Physical handicap & Widows Students - Students must have Minimum 70% Marks (Boys) / 65% marks (Girls) in Previous Examination.
  • Diploma Course Students-- Diploma (Girls & Boys) - Students must have minimum 60% marks (Boys) / 50% marks (Girls) in Previous Examination
  • Engineering & Medicine Course Students--
    • Graduate Engineering (Boys & Girls) - Students must have Minimum 70% marks (Boys) / 65% Marks for (Girls) in Previous Exam.
    • PG Engineering & medicine Course (Boys & Girls) - Students must have Minimum 70% marks (Boys) / 65% marks (Girls) in Previous Exam.
    • Maximum age limit is 30 for apply this scholarship.
    • Minimum 1 year course candidates can apply for Scholarship.
    • Students should not get any Other Stipend / Scholarship.
    • A student applies for only 1 course scholarship in the duration of course.
    • For those in employment - Rs.4.00 lakh per year – Salary Certificate issued by the Employer is acceptable.
    • For all others - Rs.2.50 lakhs per year - Income Certificates issued by the competent authorities as designated by the respective State Government like Tahsildar, Revenue Officer, BDO, Gram Pradhan, President of Village Panchayat etc. are acceptable. In case the Income Certificate is issued in any language other than Hindi or English, the student should also submit a translated copy in English or Hindi duly certified by the Principal / Authorized Signatory.
    • The student is not getting any other scholarship from Minorities Welfare Dept. in this state / any other source.
    • For 3 years or longer duration courses, applications will not be entertained from final year students.
    • For 3 years or longer duration courses, applications will not be entertained from final year students.
    • For more details students can go through the guidelines available on website.
www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org
JM Sethia Charitable Trust

Objective of Scholarship

JM Sethia Charitable trust offers scholarships to students pursuing Graduation & Post Graduation programme. Students who are pursuing their courses in full-time basis can apply from all across India. This scholarship has been initiated with the objective of helping poor Students to continue their higher education studies. Students will get selected in the August & Scholarship will be dispersed from September 2018 onwards.

Eligibility Conditions

  • The Students must secure 75% marks in 10+2 (in Science/Commerce stream) and 65 % marks in 10+2 (in Humanities/Arts stream in class 12th).
  • The Students must secure 60% marks aggregate in Science & Commerce) and 50% marks in Humanities/Arts in graduation.
  • Total Family Income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 1.2 lakh per year.
  • Every student must have his/her valid email ID as all the communications will be done through email ID only.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines available on website.
http://www.jmstrust.com/
Sahu Jain Trust Inland Scholarship

Objective of Scholarship

Application are invited for interest free Loan Scholarship pursuing Graduation and Post-Graduation in technical subjects like Engineering, Infotech, Medical, MBA etc. in India.

Eligibility Conditions

  • Sahu Jain Trust Scholarship is given for courses like
  • Professional courses like Engineering, Medical, MBA
  • Other under-graduation and post-graduation courses.
  • The scholarships are available for students who are financially not strong. The scholarships are based on need cum merit.
  • The amount of scholarship will range of Rs.2500 - Rs.25000 per year.
  • The scholarship would be disbursed to the student by cheque/ draft.
  • The scholarship has to be renewed every year and it is subject to the academic performance of the student.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines available on website.
www.sahujaintrust.timesofindia.com/
Foundation for Excellence (FFE)

Objective of Scholarship

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to needy students

Eligibility Conditions

  • Only the professional degree courses BE / B. Tech. & Integrated 5-yr. Dual-Degree M. Tech are eligible for scholarships.
  • Only FIRST YEAR applicants beginning their studies in BE, B. Tech. & Integrated 5-yr. Dual-Degree M. Tech in the academic year 2019-20 are eligible.
  • The applicants should have passed their Higher Secondary/ Pre-University/ Intermediate/ CBSE/ ISC or equivalent board qualifying examination not earlier than in 2019.
  • The applicants should have scored not less than 70% marks at the qualifying examination.
  • The gross family income criteria is Rs. 1,80,000 per year. Gross income refers to the income before deductions for taxes or other purposes.
  • The applicants’ admissions to their professional degree courses/ institutions should be on the basis of the open / general merit rank awarded to them at the state or national level entrance tests or through a counseling process conducted at the state level.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines.
http://www.ffe.org/programs/application-forms.php
HDFC Educational Crisis scholarship scheme

Objective of Scholarship

  • To provide financial assistance to personal/family crises are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out of school/college/university.
  • College students pursuing Under-graduate/Post-graduate Fulltime/Part-time Degree/ Diploma courses in colleges or universities recognized under UGC/AICTE/State/Central Government rules and guidelines.

Eligibility Conditions

  • The Scholarship will cover the total annual College/University Fee upto a maximum of Rs.25,000/- of the selected candidates.
  • Students whose family is facing critical situations because of any unfortunate incident occurred in last 2 yrs.
  • Students undergoing a crisis situation. Crisis situation is defined as:
    • Sudden occurrence of an incident that has created a situation where the student/family require support.
    • Sudden job loss.
    • Sudden death/separation of parents.
    • Accident/death of siblings.
  • Sudden onset of a critical or life threatening illness.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines available on website.
https://www.hdfcbank.com/htdocs/common/ECSS_scholarship.htm
NSP - Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF

Objective of Scholarship

To encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer)

Eligibility Conditions

COURSES ELIGIBLE FOR THE PMSS
Professional Degree Courses like BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, BEd, BBS, BCA, MCA B. Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India(MCI), University Grants Commission (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) etc. (Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA, MCA). Detailed list of courses is enclosed in guidelines as Annexure-I.

  • Students who have taken regular admission in current session and secured 60% and above in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
  • The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zonal railways/RPSF.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines.
https://scholarships.gov.in/
NSP- NEC Merit Scholarship Tripura

Objective of Scholarship

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the North East Students studying outside the North East States.

Eligibility Conditions

  • The Income ceiling of the beneficiary’s parents/guardians should not exceed Rs.4.5 Lacs per annum. An income certificate in original from competent authority must be submitted with hardcopy of application form.
  • The NEC Merit Scholarship to be disbursed through DBT system to the beneficiaries.
  • The stipend and book grants are open only to a candidate who is a permanent resident of State of Tripura.
  • The student must not be in receipt of any other financial assistance from any other source, except National or State Merit scholarship. A sponsored candidate under full employment during the period of study shall not be eligible to receive the stipend.
  • In Service candidate are not covered by this scheme.
  • The Minimum marks for the grant of NEC Merit Scholarship should be 70 % for general and 60 % for SC/ ST candidates in the relevant qualifying examination for Diploma/ Degree/ PG/ Ph.D level course.
  • Selection of students of M.Phil and Ph.D should be done on the basis of topic of research which has relevant to N.E. Region.
  • Selection will be made on the basis of merit in all cases.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines available on website.
https://scholarships.gov.in/
Stipend & Book Grant for students of Meghalaya

Objective of Scholarship

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the North East Students studying outside the North East States.

Eligibility Conditions

  • These stipends and book grants are available for studies in India only and shall be awarded by the North Eastern States.
  • The stipends and book grants are open only to a candidate who is a permanent resident of any of the States in the North East. The certificate to this effect obtained from the Deputy Commissioner of the district in which the candidate is a permanent resident must be produced by the candidate. Certificate from any other authority will not be accepted.
  • The candidate should possess the relevant qualification from any recognized institution. An original certificate from the Institution of study must be produced by the candidate.
  • The student must not be in receipt of any other financial assistance from any other source, except National or State Merit Scholarship. A sponsored candidate under full employment during the period of study shall not be eligible to receive the stipend.
  • Financial assistance of stipend/book grant shall be admissible to students taking admission in the courses specified hereinafter in all institutes recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development/respective Ministry of the Government of India.
  • The stipend/book grant shall be tenable for the prescribed duration of a course. A student failing to pass in a particular year shall not receive further stipend till he/she passes the specific year of the course. The Institution shall certify to that effect and make specific recommendations thereto.
  • In-service candidates are not covered by this scheme.
  • The maximum marks for the grant of stipend should be 55% for General/OBC/MOBC candidates in the relevant qualifying examination for Diploma, Degree and Post-Graduate courses.
  • Selection of students for Ph.D should be done on the basis of topic of research which has relevance to N.E. Region.
  • Selection will be made on the basis of merit in all cases.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines available on website.
http://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/scholarship/schemes/schhandbook_nec.html
Vidyasaarathi Scholarship

Objective of Scholarship

Vidyasaarathi is a platform by NSDL e-Gov for applying to various scholarships provided by corporates.

Eligibility Conditions

  • Vidyasaarthi provide scholarship to all category students subject to fulfil the eligibility criteria.
  • Students can check and apply for various scholarship schemes as mentioned below:-
    • NSDL e-Gov. Scholarship Scheme for engineering students.
    • CARE Ratings Scholarship Scheme for PGDBM, MBA (in Finance) & MBA (in Banking and Insurance).
    • JSW Foundation’s Udaan Scholarship for Undergraduate & Diploma Students.
    • Thomson Reuters scholarship for LLB Students.
    • Thomson Reuters scholarship for M.Com Students etc.
  • Students can check the detailed guidelines on the official website of Vidyasaarthi Scholarship portal.
  • For more details students can go through the guidelines available on website.
https://www.vidyasaarathi.co.in

FAQs

I am expecting to get around 60% marks. Will I get any scholarship?
LPU offers a variety of scholarships to support all deserving candidates. A candidate can get scholarship on the basis of one’s performance in LPUNEST or on the basis of other scholarship schemes offered by university like based on the score in qualification previous to eligibility qualification, performance in sports, cultural, R&D, co-curricular, social service, bravery awards or performance in national level tests like JEE (Main), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT etc. For details visit Scholarship Schemes.
How can I apply for Merit Scholarships?
Merit Scholarships are applied for based on criteria such as academic performance, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and national-level test results. Check specific eligibility requirements for each category and submit your application accordingly.
What are the eligibility criteria for Merit Scholarships?
Eligibility criteria vary but may include academic qualifications, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and performance in tests like JEE (Mains), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.
Is there a scholarship for MBA based on work experience?
Yes, there is a work experience-based scholarship for MBA. Eligibility is likely linked to relevant work experience.
How can I apply for scholarships based on Innovation, Startup & Entrepreneurship?
Scholarships in this category are granted based on innovative ideas, start-ups, and entrepreneurial initiatives. The application process may involve providing details about your innovation or start-up.