The Government of India and various State Governments provide multiple scholarship schemes for girls to promote education, reduce dropout rates, and empower women through financial support. These scholarships are available for school, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.
| Scholarship Name | Level | Amount | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | Technical Courses | ₹50,000 per year | AICTE |
| CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship | Class 11–12 | ₹500 per month | CBSE |
| UGC Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | PG Courses | ₹36,200 per year | UGC |
| NSP Pre & Post Matric Scholarship | School & College | Up to ₹25,000 | GOI |
The AICTE Pragati Scholarship is one of the most popular scholarships for girls pursuing technical education like Engineering, Pharmacy, or Diploma courses.
CBSE provides this scholarship to encourage education of single girl children studying in CBSE-affiliated schools.
This scholarship is for girls pursuing postgraduate education in any recognized university.
| State | Major Scholarship for Girls |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Kanya Sumangala, UP Scholarship |
| Tamil Nadu | Pudhumai Penn, Moovalur Ramamirtham Scheme |
| Rajasthan | Kalibai Scooty Yojana |
| Maharashtra | Rajshri Shahu Maharaj Scholarship |
| Bihar | Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ladli Laxmi Yojana |
| Scholarship | Provider | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Trust Scholarship | Tata Group | Variable |
| ONGC Scholarship for Girls | ONGC | ₹48,000 per year |
| L’Oréal India Scholarship | L’Oréal Foundation | ₹2,50,000 |
No, generally only one government scholarship is allowed at a time.
Yes, many central and private scholarships are applicable for private institutions.
Scholarship amount is usually credited between January to March through DBT.