Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students across India. Currently, we have 113 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
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
Applications OpenAditya Birla Capital Foundation
PM Yasasvi Scholarship
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)
Applications OpenCouncil of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP)
Post-Matric Scholarships in India — Complete Portal Guide 2026
Applications OpenVarious State & Central Ministries
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)
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students
Applications OpenAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12)
Applications OpenUttar Pradesh Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPPSKNL)
Mukhymantri Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Applications OpenHigher and Technical Education Department, Government of Jharkhand
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenTata Capital Limited
Punjab Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Punjab
IIT Bombay Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
IIT Bombay Tuition Fee Remission
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Gujarat National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Applications OpenState Examination Board (SEB) Gujarat / Ministry of Education, Government of India
UP Post-Matric Dashmotar Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship
Applications OpenRolls-Royce India
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
TATA AIA PARAS Scholarship
Applications OpenTATA AIA Life Insurance
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Housing Finance Limited
Chandigarh Sports Department Scholarship
Applications OpenSports Department, Chandigarh Administration
Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) Sports Scholarship
Bihar State Sports Authority, Government of Bihar
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship
Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme
Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Bihar Student Credit Card / Education Support Scheme
Bihar State Education Finance Corporation (BSEFC), Government of Bihar
Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi (MKKN)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat
ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat
IIT Delhi Free Studentship & Fee Remission
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
IIT Madras Institute Tuition Fee Waiver
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
IIT Kharagpur Free Studentship and GoI Fee Remission
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
GAIL Sports Scholarship Scheme
GAIL (India) Limited
L&T Build India Scholarship
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Ladli Lakshmi Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
NIT Trichy Tuition Fee Remission
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Haryana State Sports Scholarship Scheme
Department of Sports, Government of Haryana
Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Shiksha Protsahan) Yojana
Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Noni Suraksha Yojana
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Bhagya Lakshmi Scheme (Karnataka)
Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Karnataka
Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
PUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra)
M3M Foundation Lakshya Scholarship
M3M Foundation
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Graduation)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
Simply Sport Girls Education and Sports Scholarship
Simply Sport Foundation
UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes
Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag), Government of Uttar Pradesh
ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
ONGC Foundation
Kali Bai Bhil Meritorious Girls Scooty Scheme
Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Chief Minister (CM) Scholarship Sikkim
Education Dept, Sikkim
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana
State Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat
Jawaharlal Nehru University Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Jagananna Vasathi Deevena
Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC)
Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Yojana
Department of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh
Talliki Vandanam Scheme
Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Delhi University Financial Support Scheme (FSS)
University of Delhi (DU)
Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Kalpana Chawla Chhatravritti Yojna
Higher Education Department, Government of Haryana
Labour Department Scheme for Unorganized Workers' Children (Karnataka)
Karnataka Labour Welfare Board, Government of Karnataka
SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme)
Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship (Rajasthan)
Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
Scholarship for Differently Abled Students
Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Government of India
Malabar Scholarship for Girl Students
Malabar Charitable Trust (Malabar Group)
Chhattisgarh BPL Scholarship for College Students
Higher Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
EVR Nagammai Scholarship
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
Haryana State Merit Scholarship
Higher Education Department, Government of Haryana
UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)
Secondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC/SBC/EBC)
Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan
District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala
Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
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.