Here’s a list of scholarships available for class 12 students in India, along with their details : - -
1. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY):
- Conducted by: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- Eligibility: Class 12 students who want to pursue undergraduate programs in basic sciences.
- Benefits: Monthly fellowship of ₹5,000 during the first three years of UG and ₹7,000 during the fourth and fifth years of study, along with an annual contingency grant.
- Selection Criteria: Written aptitude test followed by an interview.
2. INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) :
- Conducted by: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- Eligibility: Top 1% of class 12 board exam pass-outs, who wish to pursue natural and basic sciences at the UG and PG levels.
- Benefits: Annual scholarship of ₹80,000, distributed across the undergraduate and postgraduate duration.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-based on class 12 results and pursuing science in higher education.
3. National Scholarship Exam (NSE):
- Conducted by: National Institute of Career Education (NICE)
- Eligibility: Class 12 students from all educational boards in India.
- Benefits: Cash rewards based on the rank (up to ₹1 lakh), certificates, and career counseling.
- Selection Criteria: Written examination.
4. Pragati Scholarship for Girls:
- Conducted by: AICTE
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed girl students who want to pursue technical education.
- Benefits: ₹50,000 per year for up to four years of study.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-based with an emphasis on promoting technical education for girls.
5. Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Differently-Abled Students:
- Conducted by: AICTE
- Eligibility: Differently-abled students who have passed class 12 and are pursuing technical education.
- Benefits: ₹50,000 per annum for up to four years.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-based.
6. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students:
- Conducted by: Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Eligibility: Class 12 students who are in the top 20th percentile of their respective boards and want to pursue higher education.
- Benefits: ₹10,000 per annum for UG courses and ₹20,000 per annum for PG courses.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-based on class 12 results.
7. Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Minority Girls:
- Conducted by: Maulana Azad Education Foundation
- Eligibility: Minority girl students who have secured at least 55% marks in class 12 and are enrolled in UG courses.
- Benefits: ₹12,000 one-time financial assistance for higher education.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-based and financial need.
8. Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship:
- Conducted by: Foundation for Excellence (FFE)
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed students with a strong academic record (top 15% in their class) and financial need.
- Benefits: Full or partial scholarships for pursuing professional degree courses like engineering and medicine.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-cum-means based.
9. Santoor Women’s Scholarship:
- Conducted by: Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed girls from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue higher education.
- Benefits: Covers tuition and other educational expenses for the entire duration of the degree program.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-cum-means based, with a focus on rural girls.
10. HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship Support:
- Conducted by: HDFC Bank
- Eligibility: Class 12 students facing personal or family financial crises.
- Benefits: Up to ₹25,000 for class 12 students, and up to ₹75,000 for UG/PG students to continue education.
- Selection Criteria: Financial need due to family or personal crises.
11. Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (West Bengal):
- Conducted by: Government of West Bengal
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed students with at least 75% marks and an annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh.
- Benefits: ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month, depending on the course of study.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-cum-means.
12. Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship:
- Conducted by: Sitaram Jindal Foundation
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed students enrolling in undergraduate courses with good academic performance.
- Benefits: ₹500 to ₹3,200 per month, depending on the course.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-cum-means.
13. CLP India Scholarship Scheme:
- Conducted by: CLP India
- Eligibility: Class 12 students from underprivileged communities pursuing higher education in vocational and professional courses.
- Benefits: Up to ₹18,000 per year.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-cum-means.
14. Indian Oil Academic Scholarship:
- Conducted by: Indian Oil Corporation
- Eligibility: Class 12 students pursuing professional courses like engineering, medical, and management.
- Benefits: ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 per month for up to four years.
- Selection Criteria: Merit-cum-means.
15. Loreal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship:
- Conducted by: L'Oréal India
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed girls who have scored at least 85% in PCM/PCB and are interested in pursuing science-based undergraduate programs.
- Benefits: ₹2.5 lakh to cover the course fee and other expenses.
- Selection Criteria: Merit and financial need.
16. National Scholarship Exam (NSE):
- Conducted by: NICE Foundation
- Eligibility: Class 12 students from any stream.
- Benefits: Cash prizes, scholarships, and certificates based on performance.
- Selection Criteria: Based on an online/offline exam.
These scholarships help ease the financial burden on students aiming for higher education, particularly for those from economically weaker sections or special categories. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria, so it’s important to check the details and apply accordingly.
