Scholarships for Science Students
Funding your Science degree can be challenging. We've gathered 84 scholarshipsfrom government ministries and private foundations to help you cover tuition fees and living expenses.
When to Apply?
Most Science 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 Science scholarships often require high academic merit or low family income.
Recommended Schemes
Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenGovernment of Maharashtra - Women & Child Development
Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
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
Prathibha Scholarship Programme
Applications OpenKerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
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
Narotam Sekhsaria Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenNarotam Sekhsaria Foundation
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
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
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
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Applications OpenUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Infosys Foundation Fellowship (select programs)
Applications OpenInfosys Foundation
UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)
Applications OpenCouncil of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP)
Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2026-27
Applications OpenBharti Foundation
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 OpenGeneration Google Scholarship (APAC) 2026
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
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
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Applications OpenDepartment of Science and Technology (DST)
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
IIT Kharagpur Endowment & Donor Scholarships
Applications OpenIIT Kharagpur Foundation & Alumni Batches
JSW Udaan Scholarship
Applications OpenJSW Foundation
Anna University Alumni & Corporate Endowment Scholarships
Applications OpenAnna University & CUIC
VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP)
Applications OpenVisvesvaraya Technological University
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India)
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
SPPU Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Earn & Learn Scheme
Applications OpenSavitribai Phule Pune University
IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST)
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Applications OpenAligarh Muslim University
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
Jawaharlal Nehru University Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Applications OpenJawaharlal Nehru University
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
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
EVR Nagammai Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
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
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana
Applications OpenState Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat
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
Kalpana Chawla Chhatravritti Yojna
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Haryana
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship
Applications OpenDepartment of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka
University of Hyderabad UGC Non-NET Fellowship
Applications OpenUniversity of Hyderabad
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India) 2026
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Housing Finance Limited
Science Scholarship FAQ
Are there specific scholarships for girls in Science?
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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