Buddhist Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Buddhist students across India. Currently, we have 294 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility. New to how Buddhist scholarships work? Read our complete guide first.
Why Buddhist Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from Buddhist backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.
Active Buddhist Scholarships
Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi
Applications OpenScheduled Castes Development Department, Government of Telangana
GyanDhan Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenGyanDhan
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
Schaeffler India Hope Engineering Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenSchaeffler India
Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenSchool Education Department, Government of Punjab
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI & Technical Courses (Gujarat)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Employment and Training, Government of Gujarat
Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana
Applications OpenDepartment of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Applications OpenReliance Foundation
Lucknow University Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship (Student Welfare Fund)
Applications OpenDean Students Welfare (DSW), University of Lucknow
Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship
Applications OpenScheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenSBI Foundation
National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ashoka University Need-Based Financial Aid
Applications OpenAshoka University
Ashoka University Merit-Based Test Topper Scholarships
Applications OpenAshoka University
BITS Pilani Tuition-Blind Admission Scholarship
Applications OpenBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
BITS Pilani Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need (MCN) Awards
Applications OpenBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
BITS Pilani Board Topper & Alumni Endowed Scholarships
Applications OpenBITS Alumni Association & BITS Pilani Administration
BITSAT Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenBITS Pilani
National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
Applications OpenMinistry of Tribal Affairs
MAHE Kalam-Pai Freeship & Scholars Scholarships
Applications OpenManipal Academy of Higher Education
Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenEducation Dept, Lakshadweep
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
VIT B.Tech GV School Development Programme (GVSDP) Merit Scholarship
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)
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship
Applications OpenIDFC FIRST Bank
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
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) Scholarship
Applications OpenFoundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA)
VTU Jnana Yaana Doctoral Fellowship (JYDF)
Applications OpenVisvesvaraya Technological University
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
Jnanabhumi Post-Matric & Pre-Matric Scholarship (Andhra Pradesh)
Applications OpenGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
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)
IIT Kharagpur Endowment & Donor Scholarships
Applications OpenIIT Kharagpur Foundation & Alumni Batches
Chandigarh Sports Department Scholarship
Applications OpenSports Department, Chandigarh Administration
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students (J&K)
Applications OpenMinistry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India & Directorate of Tribal Affairs J&K
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
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
ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
Applications OpenONGC Foundation
BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Applications OpenScheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
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)
IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST)
Applications OpenIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Mukhymantri Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Applications OpenHigher and Technical Education Department, Government of Jharkhand
Nagaland State Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenHigher Education Dept, Nagaland
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
NIT Trichy RECAL Foundation Scholarships
Applications OpenRECAL (NIT Trichy Alumni Association)
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
Tamil Nadu First Graduate Concession (Anna University)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu
Jawaharlal Nehru University Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Applications OpenJawaharlal Nehru University
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students - Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
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
University of Hyderabad Student Assistance (UoH-SA) Scheme
Applications OpenUniversity of Hyderabad
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Higher Ed)
Applications OpenDepartment for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Chief Minister Medhavi Yojana
Applications OpenScheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
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)
Additional Scholarship for ST Students (Andaman & Nicobar)
Applications OpenEducation Dept, A&N Administration
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 ST Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenTribal Development 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
Gujarat State Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students
Applications OpenSocial Justice and Empowerment Department / Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
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
Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenTribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal
Scholarship to the Disabled Students (Divyang) (Gujarat)
Applications OpenSocial Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Delhi University Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant for Blind Students
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare and Tribal Development Departments, Government of West Bengal
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenTata Capital Limited
Bihar Post-Matric PMS Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Bihar
NEC Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenNorth Eastern Council
Punjab Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Punjab
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Communities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Applications OpenTechnical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
MahaDBT Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Applications OpenGovernment of Maharashtra
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
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
Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Applications OpenTribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
Applications OpenAditya Birla Capital Foundation
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority)
Applications OpenMinority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship for ST 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
TRTI Scholarship 2026 (Maharashtra ST)
Applications OpenTribal Research and Training Institute, Pune
MPTAAS Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Applications OpenTribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Kali Bai Bhil Meritorious Girls Scooty Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship
Applications OpenRolls-Royce India
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana
Applications OpenState Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
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
Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority)
Applications OpenMinority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
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
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDSERT Karnataka
NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Applications OpenMSCE Pune
Kalpana Chawla Chhatravritti Yojna
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Haryana
Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
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
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Applications OpenCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Government of India
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
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 Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)
Applications OpenMinority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Pre-Matric ST Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
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
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Applications OpenLIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
PM Scholarship Scheme (Railways)
Applications OpenMinistry of Railways
Chhattisgarh Post-Matric ST Scholarship
Applications OpenCommissioner, Scheduled Tribe Development, 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)
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
MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
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
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)
Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)
Applications OpenChief Minister's Relief Fund, West Bengal
Frequently Asked Questions (Buddhist)
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.