Top Scholarship for SC/ST Students In India, scholarship for SC/ST students are government-backed financial aid programs aimed at supporting education for students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). These scholarships typically focus on merit, family income, and academic level—ensuring that historically disadvantaged communities gain access to quality education at school, college, or higher levels.
List of Top Scholarship for SC/ST
Here is a complete list of scholarship for SC/ST Studnts:
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship: The E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship for Sc/St is a financial assistance program initiated by the Government of Jharkhand to support students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in pursuing their education. This scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers for eligible students, enabling them to continue their studies without undue hardship.
Amount: Upto Rs 1 lakh
Deadline:30 May 2025
ONGC Scholarship: The ONGC Scholarship for Sc/St to Meritorious Students is a CSR initiative by the ONGC Foundation, aimed at providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing professional courses in India so they can pursue higher education without worrying about money. It provides scholarships to meritorious SC/ST, OBC & General (EWS) students pursuing courses of engineering, MBBS, MBA, and Master of Geophysics/Geology. The selected 500 students will receive a scholarship of INR 48,000 each on an annual basis to enable them to complete their education.
Amount: Rs 48,000
Deadline: Application will open soon
Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship :The Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship for SC/ST is a merit-cum-means scholarship initiated by the Raman Kant Munjal Foundation and supported by Hero FinCorp . It aims to financially assist meritorious students pursuing undergraduate degrees in finance-related fields such as BBA, B.Com (Hons), BA (Eco), BMS, and similar programs.
The scholarship supports first-year students from economically weaker families with a maximum family income of ₹4 lakh per annum. Applicants must have scored at least 80% in both Class 10 and 12. Selected students can receive financial aid ranging from ₹40,000 to ₹5.5 lakh annually for up to three years.
Amount: Rs 48,000
Deadline: Application will open soon
Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship 2025[Upto Rs 40,500 per year] :The Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme 2025, initiated by the Reliance Foundation, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious and specially-abled students across India, facilitating their pursuit of higher education. Reliance Foundation provides Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme to the students every year. Students will get a cash reward for the completion of their academics. The scholarship for SC/ST will be given for the duration of the course selected by the student.
Amount:Rs 40,500 per year
Deadline:Application will open soon
The Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship:The Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship for SC/ST is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by the Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, aimed at supporting students from economically weaker sections in India to continue their education. Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship is available for Indian students who are currently studying from classes 1st to graduation level courses across India. Students who are not able to continue their education due to various reasons can now get the financial benefits that will help them to pay the tuition fees.
Amount:Rs 60,000
Deadline:Application will open soon
HDFC Bank Parivartan ECS Scholarship 2025[Upto Rs 75,000] :HDFC Bank Parivartan ECS Scholarship for SC/ST is an initiative of HDFC Bank that aims to support meritorious and needy students belonging to underprivileged sections of society. The scholarship is meant for school students from Class 1 to 12 and those pursuing diploma, ITI, polytechnic, UG and PG (general and professional) program.
Amount:Rs 75,000
Deadline: Application will open soon
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship:The Mirae Asset Foundation has launched the Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship for SC/ST to provide scholarship opportunities to meritorious students from underprivileged sections of society across India. This scholarship after 12 th supports students pursuing undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses to pursue their studies without worrying about any financial problems. Under this scholarship, students currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate courses in the country can apply and stand a chance to receive a scholarship of up to INR 50,000.
Amount:50,000
Deadline:20 June
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship :The J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship for SC/ST is a prestigious, merit-based financial aid program designed to support Indian students pursuing postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral studies abroad. Established in 1892 by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the scholarship aims to empower talented individuals across various disciplines, including commerce, by providing them with the necessary financial assistance to achieve their academic aspirations.
Amount:₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakhs,
Deadline: March 7, 2025.
Central Sector Scholarships for College and University Students:Offered by the Ministry of Education, this scholarship for SC/ST supports meritorious students from low-income families pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.Students who have secured above 80% in Class 12 and have a family income below ₹8 lakh per annum are eligible to apply for this scholarship
Amount:₹10,000 per annum for undergraduate studies; ₹20,000 per annum for postgraduate studies.
Deadline: Expected by October 31, 2025.
G P Birla Scholarship 2025[Rs 50,000 per year]:The G P. Birla Scholarship for SC/ST is a merit-cum-means scholarship established by the G P Birla Educational Foundation to support academically outstanding and financially needy students from West Bengal and Jharkhand who have passed Class 12 in 2025. It aims to assist students in pursuing undergraduate studies across various disciplines in recognized institutions in India. Selected Applicants recieve Rs 50,000 per annum.
Amount: Rs 50,000 per year
Santoor Women’s Scholarship (for MBA Aspirants):The Santoor Women’s Scholarship for SC/ST, run by Wipro Consumer Care & Wipro Cares since 2016–17, supports undergraduate women from disadvantaged backgrounds in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh . While it does not cover MBA programs, its award of ₹24,000 per year continues yearly through the full duration of a candidate’s bachelor’s degree .
Amount: Rs 24,000 per year
Deadline: Applications will open soon
Post-matric Scholarship (MOMA):The Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities is an initiative by the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Government of India, aimed at supporting students from minority communities—namely Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis—who are pursuing education from Class 11 up to Ph.D. levels. The scholarship seeks to alleviate financial barriers, enabling students to continue their education without economic constraints.
Amount:Rs 6,000 per year
Deadline:October 31, 2025.
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship: The Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship for SC/ST aims to empower and support students from economically weaker backgrounds in pursuing higher education. The Tata Pankh Capital Scholarship aims to empower meritorious students belonging to economically weaker social sections. This Tata Pankh Capital scholarship is offered by Tata Capital Limited, a financial services company of Tata Group, as part of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative.
Amount: Rs 12,000 per annum
Deadline: Application will open soon
Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: Azim Premji Foundation announced The Azim Premji Foundation scholarship for SC/ST 2.5 lakh girl students who have completed their education from government colleges and are willing to pursue higher education from recognized universities in a full-time course.This scholarship is provided to students after class 12th.
Amount:30,000
Deadline: September (tentative)
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