New Delhi, September 2025 — As the academic year unfolds, Indian students have access to a host of compelling scholarship opportunities—ranging from national aid to global mentorship programs—that can significantly ease their financial burdens and unlock international exposure. Here’s a snapshot of some top 2025 scholarship offerings, complete with eligibility details and application links.
Scholarship Highlights for Indian Students
National Opportunities
| Scholarship | Eligibility & Benefits | Deadline / Status |
|---|---|---|
| LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship | Students from economically weaker sections (family income < ₹4.5L); ₹20,000/year for 10th & ₹40,000/year for 12th, continued until course completion unless receiving internship stipend | Apply by 22 Sep 2025 |
| Dr Moopen’s Legacy Scholarship | For meritorious students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy; full tuition waiver at affiliated institutions in Wayanad; selection based on merit and financial need | Applications currently open at www.dmscholarship.in |
| Chevening-UP Partnership | Five fully funded Chevening scholarships for students from Uttar Pradesh to study in the UK, enhancing bilateral education partnerships Institutional & Fellowship Schemes | Apply via www.chevening.org; deadline not specified yet |
Institutional & Fellowship Schemes
| Scholarship | Eligibility & Benefits | Application Link |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) | PhD aspirants at IISc, IITs with top merit; monthly stipend ₹70,000–₹80,000 plus ₹2L annual research grant | Available via official PMRF portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | Female students in AICTE-approved institutions; family income under threshold; includes tuition and contingency support ( | Apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (SHE) | Top 1% Class 12 students in science; ₹80,000/year for UG studies in sciences | Apply via online-inspire.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scheme (CSS) | Students with ≥80th percentile in Class 12; family income < ₹8L; ₹10K–₹20K/year for UG/PG courses | Apply via National Scholarship Portal |
International Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility & Benefits | Application Link / Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Chevening Scholarships (UK) | For outstanding leaders; full tuition, stipend, and travel; requires UG degree + 2 years work experience | Apply via www.chevening.org; deadline ~Nov 2025 |
| Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships (USA) | Master’s/PhD prep; includes tuition, living, airfare, health insurance ( | Apply via USIEF; deadline ~July 15, 2025 |
| DAAD Scholarships (Germany) | PG/PhD students; stipend, tuition waivers, travel allowance | Apply via DAAD India portal; deadlines vary (Aug–Oct) |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EU) | Full tuition, stipend, travel; study across multiple EU countries | Apply via Erasmus+ portal; deadlines typically Dec 2025–Mar 2026 |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships | Up to \$100,000 for PG/PhD in arts, humanities, etc.; excludes Engineering/Business/Medicine | Apply via Inlaks Foundation; deadline ~March 2025 |
| GREAT Scholarship (UK) | £10,000 tuition award; for Indian PG students at UK universities | Deadline varies by university; general window Nov–May |
Why These Matter in 2025
These scholarships stand out for their financial value, inclusivity, and academic prestige. Whether it’s supporting rural meritorious students through LIC or Dr Moopen’s scheme, or offering globally competitive awards like Chevening and Fulbright, the variety ensures there’s a fit for different aspirations and backgrounds.
