Scholarships for Law Students
Funding your Law degree can be challenging. We've gathered 27 scholarshipsfrom government ministries and private foundations to help you cover tuition fees and living expenses.
When to Apply?
Most Law 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 Law scholarships often require high academic merit or low family income.
Recommended Schemes
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27
Closing SoonKotak Education Foundation
Lucknow University Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship (Student Welfare Fund)
Applications OpenDean Students Welfare (DSW), University of Lucknow
Narotam Sekhsaria Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenNarotam Sekhsaria Foundation
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
LAMP Fellowship
Applications OpenPRS Legislative Research
Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS)
Applications OpenHigher & Technical Education, Puducherry
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
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
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
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
Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
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
UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag), Government of Uttar Pradesh
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
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Law Scholarship FAQ
Are there specific scholarships for girls in Law?
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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