Every year, thousands of Indian students miss out on scholarships simply because they didn’t know the deadline had passed. This guide cuts through the noise — no fluff, just real scholarships, real amounts, and real deadlines you can act on right now.
Whether you’re in Class 9, finishing your undergraduate degree, or planning to study abroad, there’s something here for you. Bookmark this page and check back — deadlines are approaching fast.
⚡ Closing Soon — Act Immediately
Rhodes Scholarship (India)
One of the most prestigious scholarships in the world. If you’re a postgraduate student anywhere in India, this one is worth every minute of effort.
- Grant: ~₹30,00,000 (covers tuition, living, travel — everything)
- Eligible: Postgraduate students — All India
- Deadline: 23 July 2026
- Apply: Rhodes House Official Website
Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship
If you’re a post-matric student in Jharkhand, this one closes at the end of July. Don’t sleep on it.
- Eligible: Post-matric students in Jharkhand
- Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Apply: Jharkhand e-Kalyan Portal
📅 August Deadlines
New Generation Google Scholarship (APAC)
Google’s scholarship for women in tech. If you’re a girl in your 2nd or 3rd year of a Computer Science undergraduate program, this is specifically for you — and the competition, while real, is absolutely worth it.
- Grant: ₹2,10,000
- Eligible: 2nd or 3rd year CS undergraduate girls
- Deadline: 31 August 2026
- Apply: Google Build Your Future
PM Yashasvi Scholarship Scheme
A central government scheme specifically for OBC and EWS students. If you’re in Class 9 or Class 11, this is one of the most accessible scholarships available right now.
- Grant: ₹75,000 (Class 9) to ₹1,25,000 (Class 11)
- Eligible: Class 9 and Class 11 students — OBC/EWS category
- Deadline: 31 August 2026
- Apply: National Scholarship Portal
Andhra Pradesh Talliki Vandanam Scheme
- Eligible: AP state students
- Deadline: 31 August 2026
- Apply: AP EPASS Portal
Karnataka Vidyasiri Scholarship
- Eligible: Karnataka state students
- Deadline: 31 August 2026
- Apply: Karnataka SSP Portal
📆 September to December Deadlines
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme
One of the most inclusive private scholarships in India — covers students from Class 1 all the way to postgraduate level. HDFC has been consistent with this programme for years, and the application process is straightforward.
- Grant: ₹15,000 to ₹75,000
- Eligible: School (Class 1–12), UG, PG, and Diploma students
- Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Apply: HDFC ECSS on Buddy4Study
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students across all streams — engineering, arts, commerce, science. Reliance Foundation has been scaling this programme and the grant amounts are genuinely significant.
- Grant: ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000
- Eligible: Undergraduate students — all streams
- Deadline: 15 October 2026
- Apply: Reliance Foundation Scholarships
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
LIC’s scholarship for students from economically weaker sections. If you’re pursuing a UG degree, diploma, or ITI course, this is worth applying for — the deadline is generous and the process is simple.
- Grant: ₹20,000 to ₹40,000
- Eligible: UG, Diploma, and ITI students
- Deadline: 15 December 2026
- Apply: LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
🏛️ Government Portals — Always Check These First
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
The NSP is fully open for the 2026–2027 academic cycle. This is the single most important portal for central government scholarships in India. Two major schemes currently active:
- PM-USP Central Sector Scheme — for meritorious students from low-income families
- Ishan Uday Scholarship — specifically for students from the North Eastern Region
⚠️ Important change for 2026: You now need a unique OTR (One-Time Registration) number before applying to any central scheme. Download the NSP OTR mobile app and register first — without this, your application won’t go through.
Visit the National Scholarship Portal →
✈️ Planning to Study Abroad? These Open Later This Year
| Scholarship | For | When It Opens |
|---|---|---|
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Full-funded multi-country European Master’s | October – January |
| Inlaks Scholarship | Top overseas Master’s and PhD programs | Requires admission letter first |
| National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) | Low-income students — covers tuition, living and airfare | Check NOS portal |
✅ Quick Checklist Before You Apply to Anything
Most applications get rejected not because of eligibility but because of missing documents. Keep these ready before you start any application:
- Income certificate (family annual income proof)
- Marksheets from the last 2 years — scanned clearly
- Aadhaar card linked to your bank account
- OTR number from the NSP OTR app (for central schemes)
- Passport size photo — recent, white background
- Caste/category certificate if applicable
🔍 One Aggregator to Track All of Them
If you want to go beyond this list, Buddy4Study is the most comprehensive scholarship aggregator in India. You can filter by education level, state, category, and income — and set deadline alerts so you never miss one.
Final Word
The money is there. The portals are open. The only thing standing between you and a scholarship is whether you apply before the deadline. Start with the ones closing in July and August — those are urgent. The rest you have time for, but don’t wait until the last week.
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