There are several scholarships available for 10th class students in India to support their further education. Here are some of the prominent scholarships:
1. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
- Conducted by: NCERT
- Eligibility: Class 10 students
- Benefits: Monthly scholarship of ₹1,250 for class 11-12 and ₹2,000 for UG and PG courses.
2. National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS):
- Conducted by: Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Eligibility: Class 8-10 students from economically weaker sections (family income less than ₹1.5 lakh/year)
- Benefits: ₹12,000 per annum
3. Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE):
- Conducted by: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- Eligibility: Class 10 students who want to pursue science education
- Benefits: ₹80,000 per annum for students in the science stream for UG and PG studies
4. KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana):
- Conducted by: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- Eligibility: Class 10 students who are interested in research in basic science subjects
- Benefits: Monthly scholarship and contingency grants for research purposes
5. Swami Vivekananda Utkrisht Chhatravriti Yojana:
- Conducted by: Himachal Pradesh Government
- Eligibility: Top 2,000 meritorious students from Himachal Pradesh who pass class 10 with high scores
- Benefits: ₹10,000 per year for pursuing higher education
6. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child:
- Conducted by: CBSE
- Eligibility: Single girl child who has passed class 10 with 60% or more marks
- Benefits: ₹500 per month for two years
7. Pragati Scholarship for Girls:
- Conducted by: AICTE
- Eligibility: Girl students from class 10 who want to pursue technical education
- Benefits: ₹50,000 per year
8. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme:
- Conducted by: University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Eligibility: Class 10 students from North-Eastern states pursuing higher education
- Benefits: ₹5,400 per month for general degree courses and ₹7,800 per month for technical and professional courses
9. Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students:
- Conducted by: Various State Governments and Central Government
- Eligibility: Class 10 students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities
- Benefits: Varies by state but generally includes annual scholarships covering tuition and other expenses
10. Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Girls:
- Conducted by: Maulana Azad Education Foundation
- Eligibility: Girl students from minority communities who have scored at least 55% in class 10
- Benefits: ₹12,000 to support further education
11. Vidyasaarathi Scholarship:
- Conducted by: NSDL e-Gov
- Eligibility: Class 10 students from economically weaker sections
- Benefits: Varies based on the scholarship scheme applied for
12. Santoor Scholarship Program:
- Conducted by: Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares
- Eligibility: Girls from underprivileged backgrounds, including those from rural areas, who have passed class 10
- Benefits: Covers college expenses for higher education
13. Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MP):
- Conducted by: Madhya Pradesh Government
- Eligibility: Meritorious students who have scored above 75% in class 10 from MP Board or 85% from CBSE/ICSE
- Benefits: Full tuition fee coverage for higher education in government colleges
These scholarships provide financial assistance for students aiming to pursue higher studies after their 10th class, encouraging them to continue their education and excel academically.
