This page lists 6 scholarships for post-doctoral researchers for the 2026-27 session (3 central government, 2 state government, 1 private and CSR), among them Arunachal Pradesh Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024, Post Matric Scholarship for SCs (PMS-SC) and Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Tamil Nadu. 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 6
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Department of Higher and Technical Education | Arunachal APST students admitted to a QS top 150 university abroad (UG, PG, PhD, postdoc) | 75% of course cost | Running |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SCs (PMS-SC)Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (implemented through State and UT governments) | SC students from Class 11 to PhD in recognised courses, family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh | Fees + Rs. 2,500-13,500/yr | Freeship registration open all year; NSP portal open for 2026-27 from 1 June 2026 Running |
| Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Tamil NaduGovernment of Tamil Nadu, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department | SC, ST and Adi Dravidar Christian convert students from Tamil Nadu for study abroad | Up to Rs. 36 lakh | Once a year, April-May (2026 window was April-May 2026) Closed |
| J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of IndiansJ.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians (public charitable trust, Mumbai) | Indian citizens up to 45, 60% in an Indian degree, for overseas PG, PhD or postdoc study | Up to Rs. 20 lakh loan | 29 Mar 2026 Closed |
| National Overseas Scholarship for ST StudentsMinistry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | ST students, family income up to Rs. 6 lakh, QS top 1000 university admission | USD 15,400 a year (US) | 31 Jul 2026 Closed |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students (PMS-SC), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, implemented by the UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | SC students domiciled in DNH and DD, Class 11 onward, income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh | Rs. 2,500-13,500 a year | 31 Oct 2026 Closed |
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