This page lists 35 scholarships for girls and women for the 2026-27 session (3 central government, 21 state government, 11 private and CSR), among them Kotak Kanya Scholarship, Azim Premji Scholarship and Attendance Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Primary Girl Students (State Plan Scheme), Punjab. 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 35
| 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 3 days left |
| Azim Premji ScholarshipAzim Premji Foundation | Girls from government schools in eligible states, starting a first UG or diploma course | Rs. 30,000 a year | 31 Jan 2027 Open |
| Attendance Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Primary Girl Students (State Plan Scheme), PunjabGovernment of Punjab, Department of School Education | SC girl students in primary classes with at least 75% class attendance | Rs. 50 a month | Schools upload each session's data till October or November, as per schedule Running |
| Bhagyalakshmi Scheme for girls of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, KarnatakaGovernment of Karnataka, Ministry of Women and Child Development | Girls born after 31 March 2006 in BPL families, up to two girls per family | Rs. 300 to Rs. 1,000 a year | Running |
| Chief Minister Raitha Vidya Nidhi (Mukhya Mantri Raitha Vidya Nidhi), KarnatakaGovernment of Karnataka, Department of Agriculture (KSDA) | Children of farmers and agricultural labourers, per Karnataka government orders | Not stated on the official pages checked; confirm in the current department guideline | Running |
| Devnarayan Girls Scooty and Incentive Scheme, RajasthanGovernment of Rajasthan, Higher Education Department | Girl students in Rajasthan; the official rules are not on the page, so check the portal | Not stated on the official page I could open | Running |
| Gaon Ki Beti Yojana, Madhya PradeshGovernment of Madhya Pradesh | Village girls of MP with 60% or more in Class 12 from a village school, in a UG course | Rs. 5,000 a year | Running |
| Jammu and Kashmir Ladli Beti SchemeGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir, Social Welfare Department | Girls born on or after 1 April 2015 in J&K; family income not above Rs. 75,000 a year | Rs. 6.50 lakh at 21 | Running |
| Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana, ChhattisgarhGovernment of Chhattisgarh, Adim Jati tatha Anusuchit Jati Vikas Vibhag (Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Department) | Scheduled Caste girls who pass Class 5 and take admission in Class 6 | Rs. 500 on Class 6 entry | Running |
| Ladli Laxmi Yojana, Madhya PradeshGovernment of Madhya Pradesh, Women and Child Development Department | Girls born after January 2006, MP resident parents, parents not income tax payers | Up to Rs. 1,18,000 | Within one year of the girl's birth 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 |
| Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme, Tamil NaduGovernment of Tamil Nadu, Social Welfare Department | Girls who studied Classes 6 to 12 in TN government schools and are in higher study | Rs. 1,000 a month | Bonafide certification due 30 June and 31 December each year; no application window in the official text read Running |
| Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni, AssamHigher Education Department, Government of Assam (implemented by the Directorate of Higher Education) | Assam-domiciled girls in govt or venture institutions; unmarried except PG and B.Ed | Rs. 800 to Rs. 2,500 a month | Running |
| Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi Yojana, GujaratEducation Department, Government of Gujarat | Girls with NEET-based MBBS admission; parents' income up to Rs. 6 lakh | Up to Rs. 6 lakh | Running |
| Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojna, BiharMinority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar | Bihar resident, minority student, First Division in 12th, Maulvi or Fauquania exam | Not stated on the official portal or its user guide | Running |
| Payment of Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Girls Pursuing Professional Courses, MaharashtraOBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | OBC girls from Maharashtra in approved professional courses, admitted through CAP | 100% tuition and exam fee | From admission date to final exam date, usually about 10 months Running |
| Periyar EVR Nagammai Free Education Scheme, Tamil NaduDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu | Girls in recognised Tamil Nadu colleges; PG Arts and Science per DCE listing | Variable assistance | Running |
| Pratibha Kiran Yojana, Madhya PradeshHigher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh | Urban BPL girl from Madhya Pradesh, 60%+ in Class 12, in a graduation course | Rs. 5,000 a year | Running |
| Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship, KarnatakaGovernment of Karnataka, Department of Collegiate Education | Meritorious girl students in government and aided colleges (Arts, Commerce, Science) | Rs. 2,000 a year | Running |
| Sudakshya Scheme, OdishaGovernment of Odisha, Skill Development and Technical Education Department, through the Directorate of Technical Education and Training | Girls enrolled in government ITIs and polytechnics in Odisha | Rs. 1,500 / Rs. 500 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 |
| Tata Realty Scholarship for GirlsTata Realty and Infrastructure Limited (TRIL) | Girls from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, per the company's CSR policy | Not stated in the official sources checked | Check dates |
| Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship ProgramAditya Birla Capital Foundation | Girls in Class 9 to PG at recognised government institutions; family income up to 6 lakh | Up to Rs. 60,000 | 30 Oct 2026 Closed |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl StudentsAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Girls in year 1 of an AICTE-approved technical course, or year 2 by lateral entry | Rs. 50,000 a year | 31 Oct 2026 Closed |
| C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship, KeralaDirectorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | Girls from notified minority communities who are permanent residents of Kerala | Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 13,000 | 9 Jan 2026 Closed |
| CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl ChildCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), under the Ministry of Education | Only girl child of her parents, 70%+ in CBSE Class X, in Class XI/XII at a CBSE school | Rs. 1,000 a month | 2 Dec 2025 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 |
| Kalpana Chawla Chhatravratti Yojna for Girls (For Engineering Students) Scholarship Scheme, HaryanaHaryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCSIT) | Haryana girls in first year of B.E, B.Tech, B.Arch or B.Plan, with 80% or 85% in XII | Rs. 4,500 to 8,350 a month | 10 Aug 2026 Closed |
| 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 |
| Manki Munda Scholarship Scheme, JharkhandGovernment of Jharkhand, Department of Higher and Technical Education (selection and approval by Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi) | Girls in diploma or B.Tech/B.E courses in Jharkhand; family income up to Rs. 8 lakh | Rs. 15,000 to 30,000 a year | 30 Apr 2026 Closed |
| Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship for Women Engineering StudentsRolls-Royce India Pvt. Ltd. (CSR), applications run on Buddy4Study | Girls in years 1-3 of AICTE-recognised engineering; income up to Rs. 4 lakh | Rs. 35,000 (2024-25) | 5 Sep 2024 Closed |
| Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in EngineeringBajaj Auto Foundation | Women admitted to core B.E/B.Tech at one of 40 listed colleges, with 75% in Class 12 | Up to Rs. 8 lakh | 15 Oct 2026 Closed |
| Saraswati Vidya Yojana: Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuDirectorate of Education, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Domicile girls in diploma, UG or PG professional courses at recognised institutions | Up to Rs. 2.50 lakh a year | 15 Jul 2026 Closed |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal National ScholarshipMinistry of Minority Affairs, implemented through the Maulana Azad Education Foundation | Girls from six notified minority communities studying in Class 9 to 12 | Rs. 5,000 or Rs. 6,000 | Discontinued |
Questions students ask
Which scholarships for girls and women are open now?
Taking applications today: Kotak Kanya Scholarship (till 15 Nov 2026); Azim Premji Scholarship (till 31 Jan 2027).
How many scholarships are there for girls and women?
This directory has 35 scholarships (3 central government, 21 state government, 11 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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