Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students across India. Currently, we have 112 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility.
Why Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from Economically Weaker Section (EWS) backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.
Active Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scholarships
Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship 2026
Closing SoonRaman Kant Munjal Foundation
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27
Closing SoonKotak Education Foundation
HDFC Bank Parivartan's Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme 2026-27
Closing SoonHDFC Bank (CSR Initiative)
Buddy4Study India Foundation Scholarship 2026
Closing SoonBuddy4Study India Foundation
Gujarat National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Closing SoonState Examination Board (SEB) Gujarat / Ministry of Education, Government of India
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna
Applications OpenDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra
Prathibha Scholarship Programme
Applications OpenKerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal (Pre-Matric & Post-Matric)
Applications OpenGovernment of Gujarat
Maharashtra EBC Post-Matric Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra
Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenSchool Education Department, Government of Punjab
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
Applications OpenDirectorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI & Technical Courses (Gujarat)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Employment and Training, Government of Gujarat
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Applications OpenReliance Foundation
Lucknow University Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship (Student Welfare Fund)
Applications OpenDean Students Welfare (DSW), University of Lucknow
Chief Minister (CM) Scholarship Sikkim
Applications OpenEducation Dept, Sikkim
UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme
Applications OpenPlanning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi (MKKN)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)
Applications OpenCouncil of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP)
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
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship
Applications OpenIDFC FIRST Bank
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
L&T Build India Scholarship
Applications OpenLarsen & Toubro (L&T)
Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) Scholarship
Applications OpenFoundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA)
PM Yasasvi Scholarship
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
NIT Trichy Tuition Fee Remission
Applications OpenNational Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
NITK Surathkal Tuition Fee Remission
Applications OpenNational Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
Post-Matric Scholarships in India — Complete Portal Guide 2026
Applications OpenVarious State & Central Ministries
Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna
Applications OpenDepartment for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Tata Realty Scholarship for Girls
Applications OpenTata Realty and Infrastructure Limited
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026
Applications OpenMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Graduation)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students
Applications OpenAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
Applications OpenONGC Foundation
SPPU Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Earn & Learn Scheme
Applications OpenSavitribai Phule Pune University
UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12)
Applications OpenUttar Pradesh Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPPSKNL)
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Applications OpenWomen and Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
NITK Surathkal Merit-cum-Means & Merit Scholarships
Applications OpenNational Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
Jawaharlal Nehru University Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Applications OpenJawaharlal Nehru University
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Jagananna Vasathi Deevena
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India
Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Yojana
Applications OpenDepartment of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh
Delhi University Financial Support Scheme (FSS)
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC)
Applications OpenBackward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme
Applications OpenSocial Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna
Applications OpenDepartment for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Scholarship for Differently Abled Students
Applications OpenWelfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
EVR Nagammai Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
Gaon Ki Beti Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Pratibha Kiran Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Scholarship to the Disabled Students (Divyang) (Gujarat)
Applications OpenSocial Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenTata Capital Limited
Punjab Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Punjab
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Applications OpenTechnical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Shiksha Protsahan) Yojana
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
Applications OpenAditya Birla Capital Foundation
UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Uttar 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
Kali Bai Bhil Meritorious Girls Scooty Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship
Applications OpenRolls-Royce India
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana
Applications OpenState Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
TATA AIA PARAS Scholarship
Applications OpenTATA AIA Life Insurance
Kalpana Chawla Chhatravritti Yojna
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Haryana
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Applications OpenCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Government of India
Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship (Rajasthan)
Applications OpenDepartment of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
Chhattisgarh BPL Scholarship for College Students
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Haryana State Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Haryana
UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)
Applications OpenSecondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC/SBC/EBC)
Applications OpenSocial Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan
District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenBihar State Sports Authority, Government of Bihar
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship
Applications OpenDepartment of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka
Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Applications OpenMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
Bihar Student Credit Card / Education Support Scheme
Applications OpenBihar State Education Finance Corporation (BSEFC), Government of Bihar
ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Delhi Government Play and Progress Scheme
Applications OpenSports Branch, Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi
Airports Authority of India (AAI) Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenAirports Authority of India Sports Control Board
Ladli Lakshmi Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Applications OpenWomen and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Noni Suraksha Yojana
Applications OpenWomen and Child Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Bhagya Lakshmi Scheme (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDepartment of Women and Child Development, Government of Karnataka
Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenPUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra)
M3M Foundation Lakshya Scholarship
Applications OpenM3M Foundation
Simply Sport Girls Education and Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenSimply Sport Foundation
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Housing Finance Limited
CM Raitha Vidya Nidhi - Farmer's Children Scholarship (Karnataka)
Applications OpenAgriculture Department, Government of Karnataka
Labour Department Scheme for Unorganized Workers' Children (Karnataka)
Applications OpenKarnataka Labour Welfare Board, Government of Karnataka
SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme)
Applications OpenSports Authority of India (SAI)
GyanDhan Scholarship 2026
GyanDhan
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
GAIL Sports Scholarship Scheme
GAIL (India) Limited
Haryana State Sports Scholarship Scheme
Department of Sports, Government of Haryana
Talliki Vandanam Scheme
Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Frequently Asked Questions (Economically Weaker Section (EWS))
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Usually, students are allowed to avail only one government scholarship at a time. However, you can often combine a government scholarship with a private or corporate one.
What is the income limit?
Income limits vary. For many post-matric schemes, it is around ₹2.5 Lakh per year. OBC and General (EWS) schemes often range from ₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakh.
Which portal should I use?
Central schemes are usually on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). State-specific schemes are on state portals like SSP or SAMS.
Is a Caste Certificate mandatory?
Yes, for all category-based scholarships, a valid Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.