Scholarships for Engineering Students
Funding your Engineering degree can be challenging. We've gathered 100 scholarshipsfrom government ministries and private foundations to help you cover tuition fees and living expenses. New to how Engineering scholarships work? Read our complete guide first.
When to Apply?
Most Engineering 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 Engineering scholarships often require high academic merit or low family income.
Recommended Schemes
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27
Closing SoonKotak Education Foundation
Andhra Pradesh NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme
Applications OpenGovernment of Andhra Pradesh - Education Department
Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenGovernment of Maharashtra - Women & Child Development
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi
Applications OpenScheduled Castes Development Department, Government of Telangana
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal (Pre-Matric & Post-Matric)
Applications OpenGovernment of Gujarat
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
Applications OpenDirectorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra
Lucknow University Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship (Student Welfare Fund)
Applications OpenDean Students Welfare (DSW), University of Lucknow
Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship
Applications OpenScheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26
Applications OpenSBI Foundation
KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
Applications OpenK.C. Mahindra Education Trust
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)
Applications OpenMinistry of Education, Government of India
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
UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme
Applications OpenPlanning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
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)
UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)
Applications OpenCouncil of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP)
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
IIT Bombay Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi
IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Generation Google Scholarship (APAC-India)
Applications OpenMukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
IIT Bombay Tuition Fee Remission
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
IIT Delhi Free Studentship & Fee Remission
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi
IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Madras & IITM Alumni Association
IIT Madras Institute Tuition Fee Waiver
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Madras
IIT Kharagpur Free Studentship and GoI Fee Remission
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
S.N. Bose Scholars Program (International Research)
Applications OpenIUSSTF, SERB & WINStep Forward
L&T Build India Scholarship
Applications OpenLarsen & Toubro (L&T)
Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship
Applications OpenOP Jindal Group
NIT Trichy Tuition Fee Remission
Applications OpenNational Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
NITK Surathkal Tuition Fee Remission
Applications OpenNational Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
Siemens Scholarship Program
Applications OpenSiemens India
VTU Jnana Yaana Doctoral Fellowship (JYDF)
Applications OpenVisvesvaraya Technological University
Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2026
Applications OpenInfosys Foundation
L'Or'éal India For Young Women in Science (FYWIS) Scholarship
Applications OpenL'Or'éal India
IIT Delhi Alumni and Donor Endowed Scholarships
Applications OpenIIT Delhi Alumni Association & Donor Trusts
University of Hyderabad 5th Year PhD Financial Assistance
Applications OpenUniversity of Hyderabad
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026
Applications OpenMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (HP)
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand State Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenHigher Education Dept., Govt. of Uttarakhand
IIT Kharagpur Endowment & Donor Scholarships
Applications OpenIIT Kharagpur Foundation & Alumni Batches
JSW Udaan Scholarship
Applications OpenJSW Foundation
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students
Applications OpenAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
NITK Garrett and Memorial Scholarships
Applications OpenGarrett Foundation & Memorial Endowments
Anna University Alumni & Corporate Endowment Scholarships
Applications OpenAnna University & CUIC
AKTU Student Welfare Fund & Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Applications OpenDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP)
Applications OpenVisvesvaraya Technological University
Bosch CSR Scholarship
Applications OpenBosch India
SPPU Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Earn & Learn Scheme
Applications OpenSavitribai Phule Pune University
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenSitaram Jindal Foundation
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles
Applications OpenWelfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST)
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
Applications OpenWest Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
Applications OpenMinistry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Applications OpenAligarh Muslim University
NIT Trichy RECAL Foundation Scholarships
Applications OpenRECAL (NIT Trichy Alumni Association)
Tamil Nadu First Graduate Concession (Anna University)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu
NITK Surathkal Merit-cum-Means & Merit Scholarships
Applications OpenNational Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
University of Hyderabad Student Assistance (UoH-SA) Scheme
Applications OpenUniversity of Hyderabad
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 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)
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
Ladakh UT Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, UT of Ladakh
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
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Applications OpenTechnical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
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
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship
Applications OpenRolls-Royce India
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
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
Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers
Applications OpenDeveloping Castes Welfare & Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
C.H. Mohammed Koya Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India) 2026
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
Central Sector Scholarship (Kerala applicants via DCE)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala
Post-Matric Scholarship for Differently Abled
Govt. of Telangana – Disabled Welfare Dept.
Generation Google Scholarship (APAC) 2026
University of Hyderabad UGC Non-NET Fellowship
University of Hyderabad
Engineering Scholarship FAQ
Are there specific scholarships for girls in Engineering?
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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