Buddhist Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Buddhist students across India. Currently, we have 302 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
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
Applications OpenAditya Birla Capital Foundation
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
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
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
Delhi University Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant for Blind Students
Applications OpenUniversity of Delhi (DU)
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
BITS Pilani Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need (MCN) Awards
Applications OpenBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Applications OpenTribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
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
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students - Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government 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
Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
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
Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana
Applications OpenDepartment of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh
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
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Communities (Karnataka)
Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) Sports Scholarship
Bihar State Sports Authority, Government of Bihar
National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27
SBI Foundation
BITSAT Scholarship 2026
BITS Pilani
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship
Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka
Tata Trusts Education Grants
Tata Trusts
BITS Pilani Board Topper & Alumni Endowed Scholarships
BITS Alumni Association & BITS Pilani Administration
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
MAHE Kalam-Pai Freeship & Scholars Scholarships
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme
Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
VIT STARS - Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme
Vellore Institute of Technology
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)
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat
IIT Madras Institute Tuition Fee Waiver
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
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
MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)
Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Haryana State Sports Scholarship Scheme
Department of Sports, Government of Haryana
University of Hyderabad UGC Non-NET Fellowship
University of Hyderabad
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship
Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand
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
IIT Delhi Alumni and Donor Endowed Scholarships
IIT Delhi Alumni Association & Donor Trusts
Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
PUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra)
M3M Foundation Lakshya Scholarship
M3M Foundation
Jnanabhumi Post-Matric & Pre-Matric Scholarship (Andhra Pradesh)
Government of Andhra Pradesh
University of Hyderabad 5th Year PhD Financial Assistance
University of Hyderabad
IIT Kharagpur Endowment & Donor Scholarships
IIT Kharagpur Foundation & Alumni Batches
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Graduation)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
MahaDBT Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Government of Maharashtra
Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
NITK Garrett and Memorial Scholarships
Garrett Foundation & Memorial Endowments
Anna University Alumni & Corporate Endowment Scholarships
Anna University & CUIC
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
TRTI Scholarship 2026 (Maharashtra ST)
Tribal Research and Training Institute, Pune
Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme
Education Dept, Lakshadweep
MPTAAS Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Kali Bai Bhil Meritorious Girls Scooty Scheme
Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
MPTAAS Scholarship (Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Automation System Scholarship)
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Nagaland State Merit Scholarship
Higher Education Dept, Nagaland
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Aligarh Muslim University
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
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Higher Ed)
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
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
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
E-Grantz Kerala
Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Yojana
Department of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh
Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana
Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
Talliki Vandanam Scheme
Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Delhi University Financial Support Scheme (FSS)
University of Delhi (DU)
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka)
DSERT Karnataka
NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra)
MSCE Pune
Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal
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)
e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
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
Additional Scholarship for ST Students (Andaman & Nicobar)
Education Dept, A&N Administration
Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)
Chief Minister's Relief Fund, West Bengal
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
JMI Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship
Jamia Millia Islamia
Higher Education Special Scholarship for SC/ST/SCC Hostellers
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Pre-Matric SC Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Scholarship for Differently Abled Students
Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Pre-Matric ST Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare 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)
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Chhattisgarh BPL Scholarship for College Students
Higher Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
EVR Nagammai Scholarship
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
University of Delhi (DU)
Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal
Haryana State Merit Scholarship
Higher Education Department, Government of Haryana
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)
Secondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Ambedkar Vidya Jyothi Scholarship Scheme
Canara Bank
Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka)
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala
Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala
Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal)
Backward Classes Welfare and Tribal Development Departments, Government of West Bengal
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC), Tripura
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (implemented by Government of Tripura)
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.