Scholarships for Science Students
Funding your Science degree can be challenging. We've gathered 97 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
VTU Jnana Yaana Doctoral Fellowship (JYDF)
Closing SoonVisvesvaraya Technological University
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
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
JSW Udaan Scholarship
Applications OpenJSW Foundation
Narotam Sekhsaria Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenNarotam Sekhsaria Foundation
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)
Applications OpenMinistry of Education, Government of India
SERB-ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)
Applications OpenAnusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) / SERB, DST
KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
Applications OpenK.C. Mahindra Education Trust
BITS Pilani Board Topper & Alumni Endowed Scholarships
Applications OpenBITS Alumni Association & BITS Pilani Administration
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Applications OpenUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme
Applications OpenPlanning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)
Applications OpenIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & Department of Health Research
VIT STARS - Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme
Applications OpenVellore Institute of Technology
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 Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi
IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
IIT Delhi Free Studentship & Fee Remission
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi
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
Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2026
Applications OpenInfosys Foundation
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)
Dr. Reddy's Foundation Sashakt Scholarship
Applications OpenDr. Reddy's Foundation
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
Legrand Empowering Tomorrow Scholarship
Applications OpenGroup Legrand India
Anna University Alumni & Corporate Endowment Scholarships
Applications OpenAnna University & CUIC
VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP)
Applications OpenVisvesvaraya Technological University
Kotak Junior Scholarship Program (MMR)
Applications OpenKotak Education Foundation
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Applications OpenAligarh Muslim University
Jawaharlal Nehru University Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Applications OpenJawaharlal Nehru University
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
EVR Nagammai Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
Meghalaya Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenEducation Department, Govt. of Meghalaya
Delhi University Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant for Blind Students
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Vidyadhan Scholarship Program (SDF)
Applications OpenSarojini Damodaran Foundation (SDF)
IIT Bombay Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
IIT Bombay Tuition Fee Remission
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST)
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Assam DHE Combined Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Higher Education, Assam
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
BITS Pilani Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need (MCN) Awards
Applications OpenBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
CSIR-UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR-JRF)
Applications OpenCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-HRDG)
UGC Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Single Girl Child Fellowship
Applications OpenUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Applications OpenTechnical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India)
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
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
DXC Progressing Minds Scholarship
Applications OpenDXC Technology
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Santoor Women's Scholarship Program
Applications OpenWipro Consumer Care and Lighting & Wipro Cares
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana
Applications OpenState Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
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
Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Applications OpenDepartment of Science and Technology (DST)
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
The EY Scholarship Program (Building a Better Working World)
Applications OpenErnst & Young (EY India)
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (India) 2026
Applications OpenAmazon India & Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Housing Finance Limited
Aikyashree Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
Applications OpenWest Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
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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