This page lists 10 scholarships for law students for the 2026-27 session (2 central government, 3 state government, 5 private and CSR), among them Kotak Kanya Scholarship, Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra and Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship. One of them is taking applications now: Kotak Kanya Scholarship (last date 15 November 2026). Each scheme's page gives the amount, who can apply and how, from the scheme's own official notice, and says when it was last checked.
Every scheme on this page 10
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Kanya ScholarshipKotak Education Foundation, with Kotak Mahindra Group companies (CSR project) | Girls across India with 75%+ in Class 12 and family income under Rs. 6 lakh | Rs. 1.5 lakh a year | 15 Nov 2026 5 days left |
| Eklavya Scholarship, MaharashtraGovernment of Maharashtra, Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) | Maharashtra residents, PG: 60% arts/law/commerce, 70% science; income Rs. 75,000 or less | Rs. 5,000 | 2024-25 round ran 25 July 2024 to 31 March 2025; 2026-27 closing date not published Running |
| Foundation for Excellence (FFE) ScholarshipFoundation For Excellence (FFE), Bengaluru | First-year BE/BTech, MBBS or 5-year LLB student, income under Rs. 4 lakh | Varies by programme | Season from 1 August 2026; closing date not published on the official page Running |
| Glow and Lovely Career Foundation ScholarshipHindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), through Glow & Lovely Careers | Women aged 15 to 30 in UG, PG or coaching study in India; income under Rs. 6 lakh | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 | Changes each year. In 2019: 15 November to 15 December Running |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Dependent Wards and Widows of Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Indian Coast Guard PersonnelMinistry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Kendriya Sainik Board | Dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen or Ex-Coast Guard, first year, 60% marks | Rs. 30,000-36,000 a year | Students were asked to apply by 30 November (2024-25 brochure) Running |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of RPF/RPSFMinistry of Railways, Railway Board (Security Directorate) | Wards and widows of serving or retired RPF/RPSF staff below Gazetted rank | Rs. 2,500-3,000 a month | 31 October for applicants (tentative schedule in the official guideline) Running |
| State Government Open Merit Scholarship, MaharashtraGovernment of Maharashtra, Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) | Maharashtra resident, 60% in Class 12, Arts, Commerce, Science or Law degree course | Rs. 100 a month | Running |
| Incentive for Full-time Ph.D. Scholars, Tamil NaduGovernment of Tamil Nadu, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department | Full-time PhD students from SC and ST families, income up to Rs. 8 lakh a year | Rs. 1,00,000 a year | 15 Feb 2026 Closed |
| Inlaks Shivdasani ScholarshipInlaks Shivdasani Foundation | Indian passport holders in India with an overseas postgraduate offer, born 1996 or later | Up to USD 120,000 | Closed for now |
| Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust ScholarshipLady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust (Tata Trusts) | Indian women graduates, results in hand, for master's study in US, UK or Europe | Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh | 20 Apr 2026 Closed |
Questions students ask
Which scholarships for law students are open now?
Taking applications today: Kotak Kanya Scholarship (till 15 Nov 2026).
How many scholarships are there for law students?
This directory has 10 scholarships (2 central government, 3 state government, 5 private and CSR) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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Every scheme here has its own page written from its official notice and portal, with the sources listed at the end and the date they were checked. Amounts and dates change with each notification; the scheme's own portal is final.