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
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55 schemes found
55 scholarships found
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
Applications OpenAditya Birla Capital Foundation
₹24,000 - ₹60,000Deadline: 30 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Tata Realty Scholarship for Girls
Applications OpenTata Realty and Infrastructure Limited
₹50,000 - ₹1,00,000Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Dr. Reddy's Foundation Sashakt Scholarship
Applications OpenDr. Reddy's Foundation
₹80,000Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenSitaram Jindal Foundation
₹6,000 - ₹38,400Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →North South Foundation Scholarship
New OpportunityNorth South Foundation (NSF)
₹15,000 - ₹30,000Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online and Offline
View Details →Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenTata Capital Limited
₹10,000 - ₹18,000Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Vidyadhan Scholarship Program (SDF)
Applications OpenSarojini Damodaran Foundation (SDF)
₹6,000 - ₹10,000Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
Eligibility: Multiple States · Online
View Details →BITS Pilani Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need (MCN) Awards
Applications OpenBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
₹90,000 - ₹6,00,000Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India)
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
₹50,000Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship
Applications OpenRolls-Royce India
₹25,000 - ₹35,000Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →TATA AIA PARAS Scholarship
Applications OpenTATA AIA Life Insurance
₹15,000Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Applications OpenFederal Bank Officers' Association Educational Society (FBOAES)
₹20,000 - ₹1,00,000Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
Eligibility: Multiple States · Online
View Details →LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
₹15,000 - ₹40,000Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India) 2026
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
₹50,000Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Housing Finance Limited
₹10,000 - ₹25,000Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Schindler Igniting Minds (SIM) Scholarship
Applications OpenSchindler India Pvt. Ltd.
₹10,000 - ₹20,000Deadline: 15 Jan 2027
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Narotam Sekhsaria Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation
₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27
SBI Foundation
₹15,000 - ₹15,00,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →BITSAT Scholarship 2026
BITS Pilani
₹74,000 - ₹12,30,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Exam
View Details →KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
K.C. Mahindra Education Trust
₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Tata Trusts Education Grants
Tata Trusts
₹10,000 - ₹7,50,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
Reliance Foundation
₹2,50,000 - ₹6,00,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →BITS Pilani Board Topper & Alumni Endowed Scholarships
BITS Alumni Association & BITS Pilani Administration
₹25,000 - ₹6,00,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
University Grants Commission (UGC)
₹4,54,000 - ₹5,29,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →MAHE Kalam-Pai Freeship & Scholars Scholarships
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →VIT STARS - Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme
Vellore Institute of Technology
₹4,50,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Infosys Foundation Fellowship (select programs)
Infosys Foundation
₹3,00,000 - ₹4,20,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
₹1,80,000 - ₹3,60,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2026-27
Bharti Foundation
₹3,00,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme
Aditya Birla Group
₹1,50,000 - ₹3,00,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Through Dean/Institute
View Details →IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
₹1,44,000 - ₹2,40,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →GAIL Sports Scholarship Scheme
GAIL (India) Limited
₹1,44,000 - ₹1,92,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →L&T Build India Scholarship
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
₹1,60,800Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2026
Infosys Foundation
₹1,00,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Kotak Shiksha Nidhi Scholarship
Kotak Education Foundation
₹1,00,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →IIT Delhi Alumni and Donor Endowed Scholarships
IIT Delhi Alumni Association & Donor Trusts
₹25,000 - ₹1,00,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
PUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra)
₹1,00,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →M3M Foundation Lakshya Scholarship
M3M Foundation
₹50,000 - ₹1,00,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →The EY Scholarship Program (Building a Better Working World)
Ernst & Young (EY India)
₹1,00,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Lila Poonawalla Foundation Scholarship
Lila Poonawalla Foundation
₹45,000 - ₹80,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online + Hard Copy
View Details →Vidyasaarathi Scholarship (CSR Programs)
NSDL e-Governance / CSR Partners
₹5,000 - ₹70,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →IIT Kharagpur Endowment & Donor Scholarships
IIT Kharagpur Foundation & Alumni Batches
₹20,000 - ₹60,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Legrand Empowering Tomorrow Scholarship
Group Legrand India
₹40,000 - ₹60,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship
Foundation for Excellence
₹40,000 - ₹50,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Glow & Lovely Careers Scholarship for Women 2026-27
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
₹25,000 - ₹50,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Tata Trusts Medical and Healthcare Scholarship 2026-27
TATA Trusts
₹30,000 - ₹50,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →NITK Garrett and Memorial Scholarships
Garrett Foundation & Memorial Endowments
₹16,000 - ₹50,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Simply Sport Girls Education and Sports Scholarship
Simply Sport Foundation
₹20,000 - ₹50,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →DXC Progressing Minds Scholarship
DXC Technology
₹50,000Deadline: Expected ~30 Nov 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
ONGC Foundation
₹48,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Kotak Junior Scholarship Program (MMR)
Kotak Education Foundation
₹35,000 - ₹42,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: Maharashtra · Online
View Details →Bosch CSR Scholarship
Bosch India
₹10,000 - ₹40,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: Selected States · Online
View Details →ACC Vidyasaarathi Scholarship
ACC Limited (CSR)
₹5,000 - ₹40,000Deadline: Check Portal
Eligibility: Selected States · Online
View Details →Santoor Women's Scholarship Program
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting & Wipro Cares
₹30,000Deadline: Expected ~30 Nov 2026
Eligibility: Multiple States · Online
View Details →Vidyadhan Ladakh Scholarship Program
Sarojini Damodaran Foundation
₹10,000Deadline: Expected ~31 Oct 2026
Eligibility: Ladakh · Online
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