Scholarships for Postgraduates

Scholarship for Postgraduates is a great initiative for the economically weaker students which is initiated by the government of India along with many Private Institute. Through this article, we discuss all the details about this scholarship such as list of scholarships for Postgraduates, Eligibility criteria, rewards, application procedure and many more important points regarding this scholarship. So the eligible candidates are advised to go through this article to know the important dates and scholarship schemes.

What is Scholarships for Postgraduates

Scholarships for Postgraduates are the scholarships that provide financial support in the form of financial aid, grants, tuition fee waiver, monthly allowance, stipend, etc to the students who are pursuing a postgraduate degree. Scholarships for postgraduates are very important schemes for the students who are wishing to pursue higher studies but are unable to continue because of their financial hurdles. These Scholarships for Postgraduates are initiated by both the Government ( central and state) and private organizations.

List of Scholarships for Postgraduates : Government Funded List

The followings are the government funded list of Scholarships for Postgraduates –

1. Merit cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
2. Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
3. Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities
4. National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
5. AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship
6. Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders
7. Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
8. Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST
9. Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Kerala
10. Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna
11. Technical Education Scholarships for PG/Degree/Engineering Courses, Himachal Pradesh
12. Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
13. National Overseas Scholarship for ST
14. INSPIRE Fellowship
15. SERB Ramanujan Fellowships

List of Scholarships for Postgraduates : Private Organization funded list

The followings are the list of Scholarships for Postgraduates which are funded by Private organization –

1. Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children
2. The Anant Fellowship
3. LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
4. HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Courses (Merit-cum-Need Based)
5. Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship for India

Government Funded Scholarships for Postgraduates

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Rewards	Application Date	Where to Apply?
Merit cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)	Graduate or postgraduate in technical & professional course from a recognized institution. Minimum 50% marks in class 12 or graduation in case of direct admission and previous examination. The candidates belonging to the minority communities ( Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhism, Jain and Zoroastrians/Parsi). Annual family income limit upto INR 2 Lakh.	Course fee : INR 20,000 Maintenance allowance : Hostellers – INR 1,000 per month Scholars – INR 500 per month	Closed	https://scholarships.gov.in
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities	The candidates belonging to the minority communities ( Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhism, Jain and Zoroastrians/Parsi). Annual family income limit upto INR 2 Lakh. Minimum 50% marks in previous examination.	Admission fee + tuition fee = INR 3000 per annum for both hostellers and scholars. Maintenance Allowance : UG & PG level – INR 570 per month for Hosteller and INR 300 per month for Day Scholar. For M.Phil & Ph.D. – INR 1,200 per month for Hosteller and INR 550 per month for Day Scholar.	Closed	https://scholarships.gov.in
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities	Graduate/postgraduate/diploma level courses level students can apply (from recognized institutions). Disability must be 40% or more than 40% ( have valid certificate). The annual family income limit upto INR 6 Lakh.	Reimbursement of tuition fees and non-refundable charges paid/payable to the Institute Up to INR 2 LAKH per annum. Maintenance Allowance : Rs.3,000/- per month for hostellers and Rs. 1,500 per month for day-scholars. Special Allowances (related to types of disabilities like reader allowance, escort allowance, helper allowance etc.) : INR 2000 per month. Books & Stationery – INR 5000 per annum. Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of a computer/ laptop with accessories – INR 45,000 Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of Aids and Assistive devices relating to the particular disability of the selected candidates – INR 30,000	Closed	https://scholarships.gov.in
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students	The annual family income limit upto INR 6 Lakh. Applicants admit M.Phil/Ph.D. program in institutes recognized by UGC.	Fellowship (For All Subjects): INR 31,000 per month (JRF Catagory for 2 years) and INR 35,000 per month ( SRF Catagory for 3 years). Contingency: INR 10,000 p.a. for initial two years And INR 20,500 p.a. for remaining tenure. Escort/Reader assistance: INR 2000 per month. House Rent Allowances (HRA): 9%, 18% and 27% to those students who are not provided with hostel accommodation Full tuition fee upto INR 2 Lakh per annum under the scholarship scheme.	Closed	https://scholarships.gov.in
All India Council For Technical Education ; (AICTE) PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	Qualify in GATE/GPAT. M.Tech./M.E./M.Pharma/M.Arch course students of an AICTE recognized institution. A general savings account in bank is needed.	INR 12,400 per month for 2 years or for the duration of the course (Not more than 2 years).	Closed	https://www.aicte-india.org
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Applicants must be single girl child. Age 30 year or below. Studying in regular, full-time 1st year of a master’s degree at a recognised university/college.	INR 36,200 per annum for 2 years.	Closed	https://scholarships.gov.in
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders	Applicant’s age must not be more than 30 years at the time of PG course. Minimum 60% marks required at UG level examination in subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Commerce, Languages, Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences. At UG, candidates must be 1st or 2nd rank holder. Should be study in regular and full course of PG. Distance PG course candidates will not be benefitted.	INR 3100 per month for 2 years.	Closed	https://scholarships.gov.in
Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST	Applicants should be belonging to Schedule Caste or Schedule Tribe community. Applicant must be pursuing a professional degree in various fields such as Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy, etc. from a recognized university or Institute, or college. M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MSW and Mass Communication and Journalism degrees candidates are not eligible for this scheme.	ME/M.Tech course – INR 7,800 per month. Other professional course – INR 4,500 per month.	Updated soon	https://scholarships.gov.in
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna	Candidate should be Domicile of Maharashtra State. Annual family income limit upto INR 2.5 lakh. Scored at least 60% marks in previous examination.	Tuition fee – 50%	March 31, 2024	https://www.mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Kerala	Applicants must be from Kerala state. Studying in 1st year of UG/PG courses from any government aided colleges. The candidates should be belong to below poverty line. Scored at least 50% marks in previous examination.	INR 10000 per annum.	July/August , 2024	https://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	The Fellowship is available for Indian nationals as well as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) those are working permanently in engineering profession in public funded institutions in India. The applicant must contain adequate professional qualification and he/she must hold at least a bachelor’s degree. This applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as on the date of the award. The applicant should not be holding multiple fellowship and during selection, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.	The fellowship amount is INR 25,000 per month in addition to regular income. A Research grant of INR 15 lakh per annum. An Overhead of INR 1 lakh per annum to the host institute. The fellowship is taxable as per IT rule of Government of India.	Closed	https://www.inae.in
Technical Education Scholarships for PG/Degree/Engineering Courses, Himachal Pradesh	Applicants must be belong to Himachal Pradesh State. Applicant’s family income upto INR 36,000 per annum. Applicant should be study in UG/PG or Engineering courses from any AICTE recognised institute. At least 60% marks required in previous examination.	INR 500 per month. Candidates those are belonging to SC/ST catagory will get 100% scholarship.	Closed	https://www.hpepass.cgg.gov.in
SERB Ramanujan Fellowships	Excellent engineers and scientists are eligible for the fellowship. The applicant’s age must not exceed 55 years. A PhD degree holder in Science or Engineering, Master’s in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine or equivalent academic qualification candidates are eligible for the fellowship.	Fellowship Amount : INR 85,000 per month. Research Grant : INR 7 lakh per annum.	31st March, 2024	https://www.serbonline.in
INSPIRE Fellowship	The applicant must scored 75% marks in M.SC or integrated MS/M.SC. 1st rank holder in PG ( in the various courses – Basic/Applied Sciences including Engineering, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences). 1st rank holder in graduate level exam ( in the Medical course)	Fellowship + HRA amount – INR 28,000 per month Contingency Grant : INR 20,000 per annum.	1st November to 31st December , 2024	https://www.online-inspire.gov.in
National Overseas Scholarship for ST	The maximum age of a candidate must be 35 years. The applicant applying for the PhD degree must have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent in relevant Master’s program with professional/ research/teaching experience or M.Phil. degree of 2 years in the relevant field. The applicant applying for a Master’s degree must have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent in relevant bachelor’s degree with applicable work experience of 2 years in the relevant field. The annual family income must not be exceeding INR 6 Lakh.	Maintenance allowance : USD 15,400 per annum for pursuing courses in the US. GBP 9,900 per annum for studying in the UK Contingency & equipment allowance : USD 1532 for the students studying in the US and GBP 1116 for the students studying in the UK. Extra Tuition fee, medical insurance premium, airfare are also provided.	31st March, 2024	https://overseas.tribal.gov.in

Private Funded Scholarships for Postgraduates

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Rewards	Application Date	Scholarship Provider Name	Where to Apply?	Where to Track
LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship	Minimum 65% marks required in the PG level exam. Pursuing PG courses. Final year student will not get the benefit. Annual family income limit upto 3 lakh.	INR 20,000 per annum for 2 years.	closed	Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)	https://www.lichousing.com/ or www.buddy4study.com/page/lic-hfl-vidhyadhan-scholarship	Follow the official website (given in where to apply section) to track your application status.
Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children	Applicants must be from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka. Parents of the applicants must be a driver (all light motor vehicles and small commercial vehicles such as Taxi, Jeep, Car & delivery vans such as Pickup, magic, school van, etc.) and should hold a valid driving license. Applicants family income limit upto INR 3,00,000 per annum, Both general and professional courses ( PG) students can apply. minimum 60% marks needed in the previous examination.	INR 20,000 for a year.	Closed	Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL)	https://www.buddy4study.com/page/saksham-scholarship-program-for-drivers-children	Follow the official website (given in where to apply section) to track your application status.
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Courses (Merit-cum-Need Based)	Annual family income limit upto 2.5 lakh. Scored at least 55% marks in the previous exam. Pursuing postgraduation degree.	General PG course candidate will get INR 35,000. Professional postgraduate courses candidates will get INR 75,000.	closed	HDFC Bank	https://www.buddy4study.com/	Follow the official website (given in where to apply section) to track your application status.
The Anant Fellowship	Undergraduate degree in any discipline candidates are eligible.	Tuition fee waiver: 25% to 100%	31-July-2024	Anant National University	https://anu.edu.in/programme/anant-fellowship/	Follow the official website (given in where to apply section) to track your application status.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship for India	A full-time UG or PG course as an international student at the University of Waikato. Applicants must have secured a minimum GPA-equivalency of B+ in the entrance examination to the University of Waikato. Applicants must be Indian citizen.	USD 15,000 one time.	Updated soon	University of Waikato, New Zealand	https://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/s/vice-chancellors-international-excellence-scholarship-for-india	Follow the official website (given in where to apply section) to track your application status.

Key Documents Required

All scholarships are different and so do their providers. Hence the document required for each scholarship will be different. However, some common documents are asked while applying for any type of scholarship and they are mentioned below.

1. Admission related documents
2. Admission Proof (With name of institution, admission year and batch)
3. Copy of Fee Receipt
4. Academic record documents
5. Copy of Graduation mark sheet/passing certificate
6. Income Proof (any one)
7. Income Certificate issued by a relevant government authority (Tehsildar or Magistrate)
8. Other Documents (If applicable)
9. Disability certificate (if required)
10. Sanctioned loan letter
11. Death certificate, if there is a death of the sole earning member of the immediate family
12. Document any other scholarships received
13. One recent passport-size photograph
14. Photocopy of applicant’s passbook (other than Gramin Bank)
15. Photocopy of Aadhaar Card
16. Photocopy of class 10 certificate
17. Photocopy of class 12 certificate
18. Scanned signature

Conclusion

There are various types of Scholarships for Postgraduates scheme those are mentioned above. So the students are advised to apply the scholarships for Postgraduates on the basis of their eligibility. Once they completed their application procedure, the respective scholarship authority will verify the application. After the verification and scrutiny of the application, the financial benefits will be distributed to the candidate’s bank account.