This page lists 8 scholarships for students from denotified tribes (DNT) for the 2026-27 session (3 central government, 5 state government), among them National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SC etc. Candidates, Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges, Maharashtra and PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students. 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 8
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SC etc. CandidatesMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | SC, DNT/SNT, landless labourer or traditional artisan; Master's or PhD abroad | USD 15,400 a year | April or May for 40 days (first round); September or October for 40 days (second round) Running |
| Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges, MaharashtraOBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | VJNT and SBC students in professional courses; parents' income up to Rs. 1 lakh | Rs. 500-1,000 a month | Running |
| PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT StudentsMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | OBC, EBC or DNT students in post-matric courses; parents' income up to Rs. 2.50 lakh | Rs. 5,000 to 20,000 a year | Portal open from 1 June 2026 for 2026-27; closing date not in the official sources read Running |
| PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT StudentsMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India; implemented in Manipur by the Directorate for Welfare of OBC & SC | OBC, EBC or DNT student in Class 9 or 10, government school, income up to Rs. 2,50,000 | Rs. 4,000 a year | Running |
| Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students, MaharashtraGovernment of Maharashtra, OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department | VJNT category residents of Maharashtra in government-approved post-matric courses | Up to Rs. 425 a month | Running |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for students studying in 11th and 12th standard of VJNT and SBC category, MaharashtraOBC, SEBC, VJNT and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | VJNT or SBC students of Maharashtra in Class 11-12 with 75% or more in Class 10 | Rs. 3,000 for 10 months | Running |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students, MaharashtraOBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | VJNT students from Maharashtra, post-matric; professional seats via CAP | 100% of fees | Starts after admission, ends at the last exam date Running |
| Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for the OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department students, MaharashtraOBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | OBC, SEBC, VJNT or SBC student of Maharashtra in a PPP seat in a DGT or MSCVT course | 80% of fee gap | Running |
Questions students ask
Which scholarships for students from denotified tribes (DNT) are open now?
None of the 8 schemes on this page has an open application window today. Each scheme's page gives its usual window, so you can be ready when the next cycle opens.
How many scholarships are there for students from denotified tribes (DNT)?
This directory has 8 scholarships (3 central government, 5 state government) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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