Top Scholarships for Graduation Students 2025-26 | Government Renewal + Private Schemes
Job Description
Graduation scholarships 2025-26 for UG students: Post-Matric renewal (SC/ST/OBC), state merit scholarships, Sitaram Jindal, Reliance UG, ONGC, Tata CSR programs. NSP deadlines, eligibility (50-60% marks), ₹5K-₹2L benefits, application guide for 1st-4th year renewal.
Top Scholarships for Graduation Students 2025-26
Comprehensive scholarships for current undergraduate students (1st to final year) covering tuition, hostel, books and maintenance allowance through government, state and private schemes.
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Graduation Scholarships Overview
Current undergraduate students (BA/B.Sc/B.Com/B.Tech/Professional courses) can apply for scholarship renewal or fresh applications through NSP Post-Matric schemes, state merit scholarships and private CSR programmes.
Benefits include tuition fee reimbursement, monthly maintenance (₹230-₹1,200), laptop allowance, book grants for 1st-4th year students maintaining minimum academic performance (50-60%).
Top Government Scholarships (Renewal/Fresh)
| Scheme | Target Group | Annual Benefits | Renewal Criteria | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric SC Students | SC category UG students | Full tuition + ₹380-₹1,200/month | 50% marks each semester | Aug-Nov |
| Post-Matric OBC Students | OBC (NCL) UG students | ₹510-₹990/month + fees | 50% aggregate per year | Aug-Nov |
| Post-Matric ST Students | ST category UG students | Full tuition + maintenance | Regular promotion | Aug-Nov |
| Merit-cum-Means (Minority) | Minority UG students | ₹10K-₹25K/year | 55% marks + 75% attendance | Sep-Dec |
| Central Sector UG Scholarship | Top 20%ile Class 12 students | ₹20K/year (3-5 years) | First division each year | Jul-Oct |
Popular State Scholarships for UG Students
| State | Scheme Name | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | SVMCM (Merit-cum-Means) | ₹1,000-₹5,000/month | 60%+ marks, income ≤₹2.5L |
| Uttar Pradesh | UP Scholarship (Post-Matric) | ₹11,500-₹51,000/year | State domicile + income limit |
| Maharashtra | Rajarshi Chhatrapati Scholarship | ₹1,000/month | 50% marks, income ≤₹8L |
| Tamil Nadu | Post-Matric for BC/MBC | Full tuition waiver | BC/MBC students |
| Karnataka | Post-Matric Scholarship | ₹5,000-₹20,000/year | SC/ST/OBC students |
Top Private Scholarships for Graduation
| Scholarship | Provider | Amount | Eligibility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitaram Jindal Scholarship | SJDF | ₹2,500-₹5,000/year | SC/ST/OBC girls/boys (renewal) | Open throughout year |
| Licchavi Memorial Scholarship | Licchavi Educational Foundation | ₹15,000/year | SC/ST girls UG students | Mar-May |
| Swami Dayanand Education Foundation | SDEF | ₹20,000/year | Merit-based UG renewal | Feb-Apr |
| ONGC Scholarship | ONGC Foundation | ₹48,000/year | SC/ST students 50-60% marks | Aug-Sep |
| Vidya Lakshmi Portal Schemes | Banks/NGOs | Varies | All UG students | Ongoing |
Application & Renewal Process
Government Scholarship Renewal (NSP)
- Login to scholarships.gov.in with previous Application ID
- Update current year marks (semester/annual)
- Upload fee receipt, semester marksheet, bonafide certificate
- Self-declare 75% attendance + no scholarship duplication
- Institute Principal verification mandatory
Fresh/Private Scholarship Application
- Apply via Buddy4Study, Vidyasaarathi, provider websites
- Upload 1st semester marks, college ID, fee structure
- Essay/interview for selected candidates
Key Application Deadlines 2025-26
| Scholarship Type | Fresh Applications | Renewal Applications | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric (SC/ST/OBC) | Aug 15 – Oct 31 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | NSP |
| State Merit Scholarships | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | State portals |
| Private Scholarships | Apr-Dec (varies) | Jan-Jun | Provider sites |
| INSPIRE Scholarship | – | Nov-Dec | INSPIRE portal |
Graduation Scholarships FAQs
1. What is the minimum CGPA for renewal?
Typically 50-60% marks per semester/year + 75% attendance required for most schemes.
2. Can I change college and still get renewal?
Yes, but new college verification required; inform scholarship authority of address change.
3. What if I have semester backlog?
Renewal usually blocked until all previous semester backlogs cleared and promoted to next year.
4. Do private colleges get institute verification?
Yes, all AICTE/UGC approved colleges can verify; deemed universities also supported.
5. When is scholarship amount credited?
DBT to Aadhaar-linked account (2-6 months after verification); instalments twice yearly.
