Fees
Help with school, college or course fees.
Scholarship support
Helping deserving students continue their education
Financial difficulty should not force a student to stop studying. Our scholarship support helps students from families with limited means to continue their education.
Support is considered on the basis of need and merit, and is always subject to available funds and verification. Every application is reviewed carefully and in confidence.
- For school and college students
- Based on need, merit and verification
- Applications reviewed in confidence
- Free to apply - no fee at any stage
Eligibility
Who can apply
Students who meet the following can apply. A parent or guardian should apply for students under 18 years.
- Currently enrolled in a school, college or recognised course
- From a family with limited annual income
- Needs help to continue or complete their education
- Able to share documents for verification when asked
What support may include
How scholarship support can help
The support offered depends on the student's needs, available funds and verification of the application.
Books & study material
Textbooks, guides and other study material.
Uniforms & essentials
Uniforms, school bags, shoes and stationery.
Digital learning
Help with access to digital learning, where possible.
Documents
Documents to keep ready
You can upload one supporting document with the form. We may ask for others during verification. Please do not upload Aadhaar or bank card images.
- Latest marksheet or report card
- Fee receipt or admission letter for the current year
- Income certificate or a declaration of family income
- Student identity card of the school or college
- Contact details of the parent or guardian
Selection process
How applications are reviewed
- 1
Apply online
Fill in the student, family and education details. You receive a reference number.
- 2
Initial review
Our team checks that the application is complete and eligible.
- 3
Verification
We may call the family, ask for documents or contact the school or college.
- 4
Decision
Decisions depend on need, merit and available funds. We inform you of the outcome.
- 5
Support & follow-up
If support is approved, we stay in touch about the student's progress.
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Scholarship application
A parent or guardian should fill in this form with the student. Fields marked * are required.
FAQ
Questions about scholarships
Is there any fee to apply?
No. Applying is free. Never pay anyone who offers to help you get a scholarship from us - please report such requests on our Report Fraud page.
Who decides which students receive support?
Our team reviews each application on the basis of need, merit and verification. Support also depends on the funds available at the time.
How will I know the result?
We email you when the status changes. You can also check it any time on the Application Status page with your reference number.
Can a student apply again next year?
Yes. A new application can be made for each academic year, and it is reviewed afresh.
Is our information kept private?
Yes. Applications and documents are stored privately and seen only by authorised staff working on scholarships.
Looking for other support?
Our welfare schemes directory explains government scholarships and schemes, and you can request other kinds of help from us.