Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scholarships 2026
Explore dedicated educational funding opportunities for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students across India. Currently, we have 53 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
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026
Tata Capital Limited
PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Maharashtra EBC Post-Matric Scholarship
Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna
Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra
Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
HDFC Bank Parivartan's Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme 2026-27
HDFC Bank (CSR Initiative)
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Reliance Foundation
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Dashmottar)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC)
Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Graduation)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship (Rajasthan)
Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala
Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Mukhymantri Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh BPL Scholarship for College Students
Higher Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister (CM) Scholarship Sikkim
Education Dept, Sikkim
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
ONGC Foundation
Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarships (SSP)
Government of Karnataka
Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
EVR Nagammai Scholarship
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
Scholarship for Differently Abled Students
Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Jagananna Vasathi Deevena
Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC/SBC/EBC)
Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan
Bihar Student Credit Card / Education Support Scheme
Bihar State Education Finance Corporation (BSEFC), Government of Bihar
Haryana State Merit Scholarship
Higher Education Department, Government of Haryana
Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Yojana
Department of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh
Gaon Ki Beti Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Pratibha Kiran Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Shiksha Protsahan) Yojana
Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi (MKKN)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat
Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Kalpana Chawla Chhatravritti Yojna
Higher Education Department, Government of Haryana
Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme
School Education Department, Government of Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme
Department of Higher Education, Government of Punjab
Kali Bai Bhil Meritorious Girls Scooty Scheme
Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra
Talliki Vandanam Scheme
Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
Prathibha Scholarship Programme
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Noni Suraksha Yojana
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Kotak Kanya Scholarship
Kotak Education Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
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.