5 Central Government-sponsored Scholarships for college students

The Government of India provides different scholarships and financial assistance to students to help them with their education, and research. Read about the five key central government-sponsored scholarships for college students. 

Girl students admitted to the first or second year of degree level or diploma level course can apply for the same. 

The family income should be no more than Rs. 8 lakh annually during the current financial year. 

Meritorious college and university students who have scored 80th percentile in the relevant stream and have a family income of less than Rs 4.5 lakh per annum can apply for this scholarship. 

The rate of scholarship is Rs. 12,000 per annum for the first three years and Rs. 20,000 per annum for the fourth and fifth years.

This scholarship is for students of the Northeast Region who are pursuing recognized UG degree programs as specified and notified by UGC from time to time. First-year students of UG degrees can apply for it. 

This scholarship is for meritorious students of the Navodaya Vidyalayas who have completed their higher secondary and got admission to a college or higher education institution.

It is to help them get scholarships from the CSR funds received by the Vidyanjali Foundation. 

Candidates who are admitted to the first year of a Degree/ Diploma level course in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year can apply for this scholarship scheme. 

Degree-level students will get Rs 18,000 per annum and Diploma-level students will get Rs 12,000 per annum.