There are thousands of scholarships available for several courses and categories but one has to do a thorough research before getting a chance to win the same. These scholarships today are initiated to encourage students to turn their passion into their profession and fulfill their dreams. But at times, the application process can be quite stressful. There are thousands worth of scholarships in India available for both meritorious and underprivileged students. 

A scholarship may at times be a one-time payment. Some school scholarships offer money to students each semester or academic year and are renewable.

Students might get a cheque in their name for the money directly. In other instances, the student’s school receives the funding. When that occurs, the student would then reimburse the institution for any remaining tuition, fees, housing, and board costs. The remaining funds are returned to the student if scholarships and other kinds of financial help are sufficient to cover direct education expenditures.

These scholarships will hopefully help those with financial constraints who have just completed their 12th/HSC boards exams and dream to pursue higher education in different streams.

Here are some scholarships for students to apply for by March, 2023.

Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana

Eligibity criteria: This scholarship is exclusive to students domicile of Madhya Pradesh. One should score no less than 70 per cent marks if he/she studied in the state board and around 85 per cent marks if one is from from CBSE or ICSE board. The annual income of the family must be below Rs 6,00,000. 

Apply Here: http://scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in/MedhaviChhatra/Medhavi_New/Default.aspx

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

Pragati is a Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Scheme being implemented by of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) aimed at providing assistance for Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The candidate should be admitted to first year of Degree/Diploma course in any of the AICTE-approved institution of respective year through centralized admission process of the State/Central Government.
• Amount of scholarship: Tuition Fee of Rs. 30,000/- or at actual, whichever is less and Rs.2000/- per month for 10 months as incidentals charges each year.
• In case of Tuition fee waiver/reimbursement, students are eligible to get an amount of Rs 30,000/- for the purchase of books/equipment/software/ laptops/desktop/vehicle/fee paid towards competitive examination applications forms/exam. 

Apply Here: https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in/

ICAI Scholarship Scheme
Eligibility Criteria: This is a need-based scholarship for economically weaker intermediate students. The student should be a CA student. 

Apply Here: https://eservices.icai.org/EForms/configuredHtml/1666/57499/Registration.html?action=newuser

Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligbility Criteria: The students who have passed their class 12 examination with at least 50 per cent marks and are willing to pursue an undergraduate degree course in any stream. The age of the applicant should be less than 19 years. The annual income of the family should be less than Rs 12 Lakh.

Apply Here: https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/undergraduate/fees-financial-aid

South Indian Bank (SIB) Scholarship Scheme
South Indian Bank Scholarship has been created by the South Indian bank to provide financial support for higher education to the disabled students of Kerala.

Eligibility Criteria: The applicant should fall under the scheme’s disability norms and must be a permanent resident of Kerala. The following courses are available under SIB Scholarship: BTech, BDS, MBBS, BAMS, B Pharma, BVMS, BSc Agri, BSc Nursing, LLB. The candidate must be pursuing class 12th from Government Higher Secondary School in Kerala. The annual family income should not exceed more than Rs one lakh per annum. He/She must have scored 85 per cent marks in class 12th. The students must have enrolled themselves in an undergraduate course.

Apply Here: https://www.southindianbank.com/forms/Scholarship.aspx

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