Private Scholarships 2026
Educational funding from private sector foundations, non-profits, and trusts. These scholarships often prioritize academic merit and innovative fields of study. New to how corporate and private scholarships work? Read our complete guide first.
Why Private Funding?
- Higher fellowship amounts (often ₹50k - ₹2L+)
- Can often be combined with Govt scholarships
- Mentorship and internship opportunities
Curated Private Schemes
Atul Maheshwari Scholarship
Applications OpenAmar Ujala Foundation
GyanDhan Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenGyanDhan
Schaeffler India Hope Engineering Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenSchaeffler India
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Applications OpenReliance Foundation
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenSBI Foundation
Narotam Sekhsaria Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenNarotam Sekhsaria Foundation
Adobe India AI Research Fellowship
Applications OpenAdobe India
Young India Fellowship (Ashoka University)
Applications OpenAshoka University
Ashoka University Need-Based Financial Aid
Applications OpenAshoka University
Ashoka University Merit-Based Test Topper Scholarships
Applications OpenAshoka University
KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
Applications OpenK.C. Mahindra Education Trust
BITS Pilani Tuition-Blind Admission Scholarship
Applications OpenBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
BITS Pilani Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need (MCN) Awards
Applications OpenBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
BITS Pilani Board Topper & Alumni Endowed Scholarships
Applications OpenBITS Alumni Association & BITS Pilani Administration
BITSAT Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenBITS Pilani
MAHE Kalam-Pai Freeship & Scholars Scholarships
Applications OpenManipal Academy of Higher Education
VIT STARS - Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme
Applications OpenVellore Institute of Technology
VIT B.Tech GV School Development Programme (GVSDP) Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenVellore Institute of Technology
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Applications OpenUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Infosys Foundation Fellowship (select programs)
Applications OpenInfosys Foundation
Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2026-27
Applications OpenBharti Foundation
Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme
Applications OpenAditya Birla Group
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Generation Google Scholarship (APAC-India)
Applications OpenGeneration Google Scholarship (APAC) 2026
Applications OpenIDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship
Applications OpenIDFC FIRST Bank
GAIL Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenGAIL (India) Limited
L&T Build India Scholarship
Applications OpenLarsen & Toubro (L&T)
OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship
Applications OpenOP Jindal Group
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) Scholarship
Applications OpenFoundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA)
Siemens Scholarship Program
Applications OpenSiemens India
Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2026
Applications OpenInfosys Foundation
Kotak Shiksha Nidhi Scholarship
Applications OpenKotak Education Foundation
Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship
Applications OpenFoundation for Excellence
L'Or'éal India For Young Women in Science (FYWIS) Scholarship
Applications OpenL'Or'éal India
Tata Realty Scholarship for Girls
Applications OpenTata Realty and Infrastructure Limited
IIT Delhi Alumni and Donor Endowed Scholarships
Applications OpenIIT Delhi Alumni Association & Donor Trusts
Lila Poonawalla Foundation Scholarship
Applications OpenLila Poonawalla Foundation
IIT Kharagpur Endowment & Donor Scholarships
Applications OpenIIT Kharagpur Foundation & Alumni Batches
JSW Udaan Scholarship
Applications OpenJSW Foundation
Vidyasaarathi Scholarship (CSR Programs)
Applications OpenNSDL e-Governance / CSR Partners
Glow & Lovely Careers Scholarship for Women 2026-27
Applications OpenHindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
NITK Garrett and Memorial Scholarships
Applications OpenGarrett Foundation & Memorial Endowments
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India)
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
Applications OpenONGC Foundation
Bosch CSR Scholarship
Applications OpenBosch India
ACC Vidyasaarathi Scholarship
Applications OpenACC Limited (CSR)
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenSitaram Jindal Foundation
NIT Trichy RECAL Foundation Scholarships
Applications OpenRECAL (NIT Trichy Alumni Association)
Vidyadhan Ladakh Scholarship Program
Applications OpenSarojini Damodaran Foundation
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenTata Capital Limited
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
Applications OpenAditya Birla Capital Foundation
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship
Applications OpenRolls-Royce India
TATA AIA PARAS Scholarship
Applications OpenTATA AIA Life Insurance
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
Tata Trusts Education Grants
Applications OpenTata Trusts
ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
Applications OpenReliance Foundation
Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenPUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra)
M3M Foundation Lakshya Scholarship
Applications OpenM3M Foundation
Tata Trusts Medical and Healthcare Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenTATA Trusts
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India) 2026
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
Simply Sport Girls Education and Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenSimply Sport Foundation
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Housing Finance Limited
