500+ central + state government scholarships. 2000+ private + corporate. Apply via NSP, state portals, university sites. Categories: SC/ST/OBC, minorities, girls, sports, merit.
Where to apply for scholarships?+
National Scholarship Portal (NSP): scholarships.gov.in. State portals (e.g., Karnataka SSP). University websites. Private schemes via company portals.
Common scholarship documents?+
Aadhaar, bank account (Aadhaar-linked), income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), 10th-12th certificates, college admission letter, photo, sign.
Income limit for scholarships?+
Varies: Pre-matric SC/ST ₹2.5L, Post-matric ₹2.5L, OBC ₹1.5L, Minority ₹2L, Disabled ₹2.5L. Some scholarships have no income cap (merit-based).
When are scholarships announced?+
July-October for academic year. Renewal: Yearly with marksheet. Late applications often rejected. Set reminder for July to apply early.
Multiple scholarships allowed?+
Generally one per scheme. Cannot get multiple central scholarships. Can combine: state + private + merit. Read terms carefully - some require exclusivity.
Why scholarship rejected?+
Common reasons: documents missing, income exceeds limit, late application, incorrect bank details (not Aadhaar-linked), incomplete form. Reapply after fixing issue.
Scholarship payment delay?+
Normally 3-6 months from approval. Delays common in first year. Track at NSP. Contact district welfare officer or institution if delayed beyond 6 months.