National & Global Financial Aid Directory • 2027-28 Academic Cycle

Top Scholarships
For 2027-28 Intake

India's most comprehensive scholarship and financial grant discovery directory. Compare corporate CSR awards, central government schemes (NSP), MBA institutional fee waivers, and fully funded global fellowships.

Featured Streams:🎓 Class 12 & UG💼 MBA / PGDM Grants🌸 Women in STEM🏛️ Govt (NSP Portal)✈️ Global Masters
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Class 12th & Undergraduates

Merit & need-based funding for B.Tech, BBA, BCA, MBBS & Commerce aspirants.

B.TechBBA / BCAMBBS
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MBA & Postgraduate Grants

Institutional fee waivers, bank grants & corporate funding for IIMs and premier B-schools.

MBA / PGDMTop IIMsM.Tech
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Women In Higher Education

Special grants dedicated to empowering girl students in STEM, Management and Law.

Single Girl ChildWomen in STEMLeadership
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Merit-cum-Means & EWS

High score and family income-based financial aid by foundations and corporate CSR.

Income < 5LMerit RankersEWS Assistance
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Government Schemes (NSP)

Central and State government funded National Scholarship Portal (NSP) programs.

Central GovtState SchemesDirect Transfer
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Global & Study Abroad Fellowships

Prestigious fully funded master's and undergraduate scholarships in US, UK, and Europe.

Chevening UKFulbright USErasmus EU
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Verified Schemes (12)

Updated for the 2027-28 admission cycle with validated application guidelines.

GovtOfficial Government Scheme

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Sector Schemes

Offered by Ministry of Education & Govt of India

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹20,000/yr (Direct Bank Transfer)

Application Window

October - November 2026 (Annual)

Eligibility Criteria:

Class 12 passed above 80th percentile; Family income < ₹4.5 LPA

Apply on Portal
Merit-MeansTop Corporate Scholarship in India

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate & PG Scholarships

Offered by Reliance Foundation

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹2 Lakhs (UG) / ₹6 Lakhs (PG)

Application Window

October 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Class 12 passed (min 60%); Annual family income < ₹15 LPA (preference < ₹2.5L)

Apply on Portal
PG/MBAFlagship MBA Grant

SBI Asha Scholarship Program for Higher Education

Offered by SBI Foundation

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹5,00,000 / Year

Application Window

November 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Students pursuing MBA / PGDM at premier institutes (IIMs, IITs, top B-schools)

Apply on Portal
Merit-MeansNeed-Based Relief

HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Programme

Offered by HDFC Bank

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹75,00,00 / Year

Application Window

September 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

School students (Class 1-12) & UG/PG students facing financial crises

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WomenExclusive for Female Students

Kotak Kanya Scholarship Scheme

Offered by Kotak Education Foundation

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹1.5 Lakhs / Year (Until Graduation)

Application Window

September - October 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Meritorious girl students scoring 85%+ in Class 12 pursuing Professional Degrees (Engg, MBBS, BBA, Law)

Apply on Portal
UGLegacy Philanthropy Grant

Tata Trusts Higher Education & Medical Grants

Offered by Tata Trusts

Grant / Award Amount

Covers 30% to 100% of Tuition Fees

Application Window

Rolling / December 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Indian students pursuing Bachelor's / Master's / Medical / Healthcare in India or abroad

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PG/MBAMost Prestigious MBA Scholarship

Aditya Birla Group Scholarship

Offered by Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹3,00,000 / Year (Full Tuition & Living)

Application Window

August 2026 (Institutional Nomination)

Eligibility Criteria:

Top rankers admitted to IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, XLRI, IITs, BITS

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Study AbroadPremier Global Fellowship

Chevening Scholarships (United Kingdom)

Offered by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Grant / Award Amount

100% Fully Funded (Tuition, Flights, Living Allowance)

Application Window

Early November 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduates with min 2 years of work experience aiming for a 1-year Master's degree in the UK

Apply on Portal
Study AbroadUnited States Flagship Award

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships (USA)

Offered by US-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Grant / Award Amount

100% Fully Funded (J-1 Visa, Tuition, Living, Health Cover)

Application Window

May - June 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduates with min 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in leadership fields

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WomenSTEM Pioneer Award

L'Oréal India For Young Women in Science

Offered by L'Oréal India Foundation

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹2,50,000 for Entire UG Duration

Application Window

January 2027

Eligibility Criteria:

Female students passing Class 12 with 85%+ in PCM/PCB enrolling in STEM undergraduate degree

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Study AbroadMulti-Country EU Fellowship

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships (Europe)

Offered by European Union (EU)

Grant / Award Amount

100% Fully Funded (€1,400/month stipend + Free Tuition)

Application Window

January - March 2027

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor's degree holders applying for joint European master's across 2+ EU nations

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PG/MBAIndustry Merit Award

OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarships (OPJEMS)

Offered by OP Jindal Group

Grant / Award Amount

Up to ₹1,50,000 (Management) / ₹80,000 (Engg)

Application Window

September 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Top 10-20 rankers of selected premier engineering & MBA institutes in India

Apply on Portal
Knowledge Base 2027-28Expert Guidance by Mohit Jain

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can apply for multiple corporate, university, and merit scholarships simultaneously. However, most government guidelines (such as NSP) stipulate that you can only avail of one central/state government financial aid benefit at a time. If awarded multiple, you can accept the higher value grant.

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