Scheduled Caste (SC) Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Scheduled Caste (SC) students across India. Currently, we have 300 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility. New to how Scheduled Caste (SC) scholarships work? Read our complete guide first.
Why Scheduled Caste (SC) Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from Scheduled Caste (SC) backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.
Active Scheduled Caste (SC) Scholarships
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
Applications OpenAditya Birla Capital Foundation
National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenSBI Foundation
BITSAT Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenBITS Pilani
BITS Pilani Board Topper & Alumni Endowed Scholarships
Applications OpenBITS Alumni Association & BITS Pilani Administration
MAHE Kalam-Pai Freeship & Scholars Scholarships
Applications OpenManipal Academy of Higher Education
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
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)
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
IIT Madras Institute Tuition Fee Waiver
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Madras
GAIL Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenGAIL (India) Limited
L&T Build India Scholarship
Applications OpenLarsen & Toubro (L&T)
Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Post-Matric Scholarships in India — Complete Portal Guide 2026
Applications OpenVarious State & Central Ministries
Haryana State Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of Sports, Government of Haryana
Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship
Applications OpenScheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand
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
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)
TS ePASS Post-Matric SC Scholarship
Applications OpenScheduled Castes Development Department, Government of Telangana
IIT Kharagpur Endowment & Donor Scholarships
Applications OpenIIT Kharagpur Foundation & Alumni Batches
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
Delhi Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Applications OpenDepartment for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
NITK Garrett and Memorial Scholarships
Applications OpenGarrett Foundation & Memorial Endowments
Anna University Alumni & Corporate Endowment Scholarships
Applications OpenAnna University & CUIC
AKTU Student Welfare Fund & Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Applications OpenDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP)
Applications OpenVisvesvaraya Technological University
BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
Applications OpenONGC Foundation
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
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Applications OpenAligarh Muslim University
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Applications OpenWomen and Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Higher Ed)
Applications OpenDepartment for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Applications OpenJawaharlal Nehru University
Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric SC Scholarship
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
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
Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
Talliki Vandanam Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Delhi University Financial Support Scheme (FSS)
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Chandigarh)
Applications OpenEducation Dept, Chandigarh Administration
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Tripura)
Applications OpenSC Welfare Dept, Tripura
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana
Applications OpenWelfare Dept, Himachal Pradesh
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
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna
Applications OpenDepartment for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
JMI Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship
Applications OpenJamia Millia Islamia
Scholarship for Differently Abled Students
Applications OpenWelfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th
New OpportunityMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
EVR Nagammai Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Delhi University Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant for Blind Students
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Savitribai Phule Pre-Matric Scholarship (SC Girls)
Applications OpenSocial Justice Department, Maharashtra
Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare and Tribal Development Departments, Government of West Bengal
Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Applications OpenDepartment of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Government of Punjab
NEC Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenNorth Eastern Council
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenTata Capital Limited
Punjab Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Punjab
IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST)
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
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
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Applications OpenTechnical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Shiksha Protsahan) Yojana
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Jnanabhumi Post-Matric & Pre-Matric Scholarship (Andhra Pradesh)
Applications OpenGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
MahaDBT Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Applications OpenGovernment of Maharashtra
Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Applications OpenSocial Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (General/SC/ST)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
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
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
MPTAAS Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Applications OpenScheduled Castes Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship
Applications OpenRolls-Royce India
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana
Applications OpenState Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat
Consolidated Stipend Scheme for SC Students
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Haryana
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
E-Grantz Kerala
Applications OpenBackward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers
Applications OpenDeveloping Castes Welfare & Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
TATA AIA PARAS Scholarship
Applications OpenTATA AIA Life Insurance
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
Haryana Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Applications OpenWelfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar Sansodhit Yojana
Applications OpenWelfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana
NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDSERT Karnataka
NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Applications OpenMSCE Pune
Kalpana Chawla Chhatravritti Yojna
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Haryana
e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship (Rajasthan)
Applications OpenDepartment of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
Higher Education Special Scholarship for SC/ST/SCC Hostellers
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Pre-Matric SC Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Pre-Matric ST Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Applications OpenCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Government of India
Chhattisgarh BPL Scholarship for College Students
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Haryana State Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Haryana
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)
Applications OpenSecondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
Attendance Scholarship for SC Girls
Applications OpenSocial Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department, Government of Punjab
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
PM Scholarship Scheme (Railways)
Applications OpenMinistry of Railways
Chhattisgarh Post-Matric SC Scholarship
Applications OpenCommissioner, Scheduled Caste Development, Government of Chhattisgarh
Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana
Applications OpenDepartment of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh
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
Tata Trusts Education Grants
Applications OpenTata Trusts
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)
Ladli Lakshmi Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Applications OpenWomen and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
University of Hyderabad UGC Non-NET Fellowship
Applications OpenUniversity of Hyderabad
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
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)
Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)
Applications OpenChief Minister's Relief Fund, West Bengal
Chandigarh Sports Department Scholarship
Applications OpenSports Department, Chandigarh Administration
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Research Fellowship (BANRF)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI)
Malabar Scholarship for Girl Students
Malabar Charitable Trust (Malabar Group)
Dr. Ambedkar Vidya Jyothi Scholarship Scheme
Canara Bank
Frequently Asked Questions (Scheduled Caste (SC))
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.