Scholarships for Commerce Students
Funding your Commerce degree can be challenging. We've gathered 30 scholarshipsfrom government ministries and private foundations to help you cover tuition fees and living expenses.
When to Apply?
Most Commerce scholarships open right after the admission season (August-September).
Key Documents
Keep your admission letter, fee receipt, and entrance rank card ready.
Difficulty Level
Competitive Commerce scholarships often require high academic merit or low family income.
Recommended Schemes
Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship 2026
Closing SoonRaman Kant Munjal Foundation
Lucknow University Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship (Student Welfare Fund)
Applications OpenDean Students Welfare (DSW), University of Lucknow
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026
Applications OpenMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
JSW Udaan Scholarship
Applications OpenJSW Foundation
SPPU Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Earn & Learn Scheme
Applications OpenSavitribai Phule Pune University
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Applications OpenAligarh Muslim University
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Aikyashree Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
Applications OpenWest Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Delhi University Financial Support Scheme (FSS)
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Manipur State Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenEducation Department, Govt. of Manipur
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenTribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal
JMI Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship
Applications OpenJamia Millia Islamia
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Assam DHE Combined Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Higher Education, Assam
Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Meghalaya Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenEducation Department, Govt. of Meghalaya
Delhi University Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant for Blind Students
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Applications OpenTechnical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag), Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Dashmotar Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
TATA AIA PARAS Scholarship
Applications OpenTATA AIA Life Insurance
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Housing Finance Limited
Commerce Scholarship FAQ
Are there specific scholarships for girls in Commerce?
Yes, many schemes like AICTE Pragati (for Engineering) or LIC Golden Jubilee explicitly reserve seats or offer exclusive funding for female students in technical and professional courses.
Can I apply if I got admission through management quota?
Most government scholarships require admission through a centralized counselling process based on entrance exam ranks. Management quota students are often ineligible for state and central government scholarship schemes.
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