For students & parents · India and Karnataka
Scholarships for school students 2026-27
2 open now; next deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship (Class 11-12)). Government (NSP, Karnataka SSP) and private scholarships for students from Class 1 to Class 12, with the amount, who can apply, the last date and the official link.
Last checked 2 Nov 2026. 9 items listed.
Showing 7 current items and 2 closed for this year.
- Open
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship (Class 11-12)
Tata Capital Limited (CSR), hosted on Buddy4Study
- Classes
- 11-12
- Amount
- Up to Rs 10,000 (60-80% marks), Rs 12,000 (80-90%) or Rs 15,000 (above 90%), capped at a share of fees
- Last date
- 15 Nov 2026
- Who can apply
- Class 11 or 12 students in India with at least 60% in the previous year; family income up to Rs 4 lakh a year. Preference to girls, students with disabilities, single-parent or orphaned students and SC/ST students.
Last date to apply: 15 Nov 2026.
- Open
HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Scholarship (School Students)
HDFC Bank Parivartan (CSR), hosted on Buddy4Study
- Classes
- 1-12
- Amount
- Rs 15,000 (Classes 1-6); Rs 18,000 (Classes 7-12)
- Last date
- 15 Dec 2026
- Who can apply
- Students in Classes 1-12 at a private, government or aided school in India; at least 55% in the last exam; family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year. Preference to students whose family faced a crisis in the last three years.
Last date to apply: 15 Dec 2026.
- Dates not announced
Karnataka Pre-Matric Scholarship (Backward Classes)
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
- Classes
- 1-10
- Amount
- Rs 750 (Classes 1-5), Rs 900 (Classes 6-8), Rs 1,000 (Classes 9-10) a year, including the ad hoc grant
- Who can apply
- Backward Classes Category I, 2A, 3A or 3B students in government, aided or recognised unaided schools (not in government hostels); family income below Rs 44,500 a year; over 75% attendance and passed the previous class; Aadhaar linked to bank account.
The department notifies the window each year; apply online through the State Scholarship Portal.
- Dates not announced
PM YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC, EBC, DNT)
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
- Classes
- 9-10
- Amount
- Rs 4,000 a year (academic allowance)
- Who can apply
- OBC, EBC or DNT students in Class 9 or 10 in government schools; parents' income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
Check the National Scholarship Portal or your state portal.
- Dates not announced
PM YASASVI Top Class School Education
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
- Classes
- 9-12
- Amount
- Up to Rs 75,000 a year (Classes 9-10); up to Rs 1,25,000 a year (Classes 11-12), covering tuition, hostel and school charges
- Who can apply
- OBC, EBC or DNT students already studying in a school on the government's 'top class' list (schools with consistent 100% Class 10 and 12 results); household income below Rs 2.5 lakh a year; merit-based, at least 30% slots for girls.
Apply on the National Scholarship Portal when the window opens; ask your school whether it is on the list.
- Dates not announced
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of Those Engaged in Unclean or Hazardous Occupations
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (through State Governments)
- Classes
- 1-10
- Amount
- Rs 8,000 a year (Classes 3-10)
- Who can apply
- Any caste or religion; a parent or guardian works as a manual scavenger, tanner, flayer, waste picker or in hazardous cleaning (certificate from the designated authority). No income limit.
Apply through your state's scholarship portal; check this year's dates there.
- Dates not announced
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (through State Governments)
- Classes
- 9-10
- Amount
- Rs 3,500 a year (day scholars); Rs 7,000 a year (hostellers)
- Who can apply
- Scheduled Caste students studying full-time in Class 9 or 10; total family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year. In Karnataka, apply through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
Check the state portal (SSP in Karnataka) for this year's window.
Closed for this year (2) — usually open again next year
- Closed
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship (School Students)
SBI Foundation
- Classes
- 9-12
- Amount
- Up to Rs 15,000 a year
- Last date
- 19 Sept 2026
- Who can apply
- Class 9-12 students at a recognised school in India; at least 75% in the previous year (65% SC/ST, 60% PwBD); family income up to Rs 3 lakh a year.
2026-27 applications closed on 19 Sep 2026.
- Closed
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)
Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Classes
- 9-12
- Amount
- Rs 12,000 per year
- Last date
- 30 Sept 2026
- Who can apply
- Class 9 students in government, aided or local-body schools who pass the state's NMMSS exam; at least 55% in Class 7 (5% relaxation for SC/ST); parental income up to Rs 3.5 lakh a year. Renewal in Classes 10-12 depends on marks.
2026-27 NSP applications closed on 30 Sep 2026 (extended). Next cycle usually opens around June.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a government scholarship as a school student?
Central schemes such as NMMSS and pre-matric scholarships are applied for on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). In Karnataka, state pre-matric scholarships are applied for through the State Scholarship Portal (ssp.karnataka.gov.in). Each card on this page links to the official page of that scheme; read its rules there before applying.
Which documents are usually asked for?
Usually asked, but check each scheme: income certificate, caste certificate where the scheme is for a category, last year's marks card, a bank account in the student's or parent's name that is linked (seeded) with Aadhaar, a school bonafide or study certificate, and a photograph.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply?
No. Government scholarships are free to apply for on their official portals. Never pay an agent to get a scholarship. We do not charge anything for this list either.
Why are some scholarships marked 'Dates not announced'?
The scheme runs most years, but the official page did not yet show this year's dates when we checked. Watch the official portal; many school scholarships open between June and October.
Is this a complete list?
No. We list only scholarships we could verify on an official page, and we keep adding to it. If you know a scholarship we are missing, or a date has changed, send it to us on WhatsApp and we will check it.
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