This page lists 28 scholarships for science students for the 2026-27 session (5 central government, 6 state government, 10 private and CSR, 7 university and institute), among them Kotak Kanya Scholarship, ONGC Merit Scholarship and Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra. 2 are taking applications now; the one closing first is 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 28
| 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 |
| ONGC Merit ScholarshipONGC Foundation | First-year Engineering, MBBS, MBA or Geology/Geophysics students, SC/ST/OBC/EWS | Rs. 48,000 a year | 30 Nov 2026 Open |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Institute Free Studentship, Indian Institute of Technology DelhiIndian Institute of Technology Delhi | Students at IIT Delhi judged on family means, when more than 25% qualify for MCM | Tuition waiver | Running |
| Lila Poonawalla Foundation Merit-cum-Need Based Scholarship for GirlsLila Poonawalla Foundation (non-profit trust, Pune) | Indian women with 2026-27 first-year admission in listed courses and cities | Up to Rs. 80,000 a year | Opening dates 1 August to 15 September 2026, by course; closing dates not published Running |
| Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship, Indian Institute of Technology DelhiIndian Institute of Technology Delhi, Academic Section | General, OBC or EWS student with family income up to Rs. 8 lakh a year | Rs. 4,000/month + tuition | Start of the first semester of the programme, within notified timelines Running |
| Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship, Indian Institute of Technology KharagpurIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (institute funds) | UG, dual degree, B.Arch, BS, integrated M.Sc. students; merit and means; not SC/ST | Tuition waiver + stipend | Autumn session calls; latest dated call found was 10 August 2025 Running |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Jawaharlal Nehru University)Jawaharlal Nehru University | JNU students in MA or M.Sc. courses with family income within Rs. 2,50,000 a year | Rs. 300 a month | At the beginning of every monsoon semester Running |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, IIT BombayIndian Institute of Technology Bombay (institute scholarship) | Entering and continuing IIT Bombay undergraduates with parental income within the limit | Rs. 1,000/month + tuition | 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 |
| Remission of Fees for Undergraduate Students, Indian Institute of Technology BombayIndian Institute of Technology Bombay, Academic Office | B.Tech, Dual Degree, B.S., B.Des (2016 batch onwards); income up to Rs. 5 lakh | Full or 2/3 tuition | Two rounds a year: Autumn round (full academic year) and Spring round (Spring semester only) Running |
| Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics /Physics, MaharashtraDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | Maharashtra science graduates with 60% in Class 12 science and over 60% in Maths/Physics | Rs. 100 a month | Not published for 2026-27; 2024-25 ran from 25 July 2024 to 31 March 2025 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 |
| TATA AIA Paras Scholarship Program 2026-27TATA AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (CSR initiative), applications through Buddy4Study | Transgender, PwD, female or SC/ST UG students in commerce and allied courses | Rs. 15,000 a year | Running |
| Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities, TelanganaMinorities Welfare Department, Government of Telangana | Telangana resident minority student, PG or PhD abroad, family income under Rs. 5 lakh | Up to Rs. 20 lakh | Closed for now |
| Direct Admission to Board Toppers in Integrated First Degree (B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm.) ProgrammesBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani | First rank holder in a central or state board's PCM or PCB science stream | Direct admission | 25 Jul 2026 Closed |
| 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 |
| Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship ProgramInfosys Foundation | Indian women who passed Class 12 and joined a STEM degree at an NIRF-ranked college | Up to Rs. 1,00,000 a year | 30 Oct 2025 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 |
| INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India | Class 12 top 1%, JEE or AIPMT top 10,000 rank, KVPY, NTSE, JBNSTS; ages 17-22 | Rs. 80,000 a year | 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 |
| L’Oréal For Young Women in Science ProgramL'Oréal India | Women in UG, PG or PhD science courses; family income up to Rs. 6 lakh | Up to Rs. 1,00,000 | 21 Nov 2025 Closed |
| NBHM Doctoral Scholarship 2026National Board for Higher Mathematics, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India | Indian nationals in a full-time qualifying PhD, chosen by written test and interview | Up to Rs. 42,000 a month | 25 Dec 2025 Closed |
| NBHM Master’s Scholarship 2026 (Master’s track of the Doctoral and Master’s Scholarship Schemes 2026)National Board for Higher Mathematics, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India | Indian nationals in a full-time Mathematics or Statistics Master's, 2026-27 | Rs. 8,000 a month | 21 Dec 2025 Closed |
| Prathibha Scholarship Programme, KeralaKerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) | Kerala-origin HSE passers with 90% (80% SC/ST) in basic or natural science degree courses | Rs. 12,000 to 60,000 a year | 5 Jun 2025 Closed |
| Reliance Foundation Postgraduate ScholarshipsReliance Foundation | First-year full-time PG student in an eligible field; GATE 550-1,000 or CGPA 7.5+ | Up to Rs. 6,00,000 | 5 Oct 2026 Closed |
| S.N. Bose Scholars ProgramScience and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, with IUSSTF and WINStep Forward | Indian citizens in a Bachelor's or Master's course in listed science or engineering | US $2,000 stipend | Not open now; an older official notice said applications were typically due in January Closed |
Questions students ask
Which scholarships for science students are open now?
Taking applications today: Kotak Kanya Scholarship (till 15 Nov 2026); ONGC Merit Scholarship (till 30 Nov 2026).
How many scholarships are there for science students?
This directory has 28 scholarships (5 central government, 6 state government, 10 private and CSR, 7 university and institute) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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