Ongoing Scholarships for Girls in India 2025

1. AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

• Objective: Supports girls pursuing technical education (engineering, technology, architecture, pharmacy, etc.).
• Eligibility:
  • Female students admitted to the 1st year of a degree or diploma program in an AICTE-approved institute.
  • Limited to one or two girls per family with an annual family income less than INR 8 lakh.
  • Must be enrolled through a centralized admission process.
• Awards: Up to INR 30,000 or actual tuition fees (whichever is less) + INR 2,000 monthly for 10 months.
• Application Period: Typically September–October (check for 2025 updates).
• Link: AICTE Pragati Scholarship
• How to Apply: Apply via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.

2. Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

• Objective: Supports single girl children pursuing postgraduate studies in non-professional courses.
• Eligibility:
  • Single girl child admitted to a regular, full-time 1st-year Master’s degree program at a recognized university/college.
  • Age limit: Up to 30 years at the time of admission.
  • Not applicable for distance education.
• Awards: INR 36,200 per year for the duration of the postgraduate course.
• Application Period: Typically opens in the first quarter of 2025.
• Link: UGC Scholarship Portal
• How to Apply: Apply through the UGC scholarship portal or NSP.

3. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship

• Objective: Supports meritorious girls from minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, etc.) for school and college education.
• Eligibility:
  • Female students from minority communities in Classes 9–12.
  • Minimum 50% marks in the previous qualifying exam.
  • Annual family income not exceeding INR 2 lakh.
• Awards: INR 5,000–6,000 per month for Classes 9–12, covering fees, books, and lodging.
• Application Period: Typically opens in 2025; check NSP for exact dates.
• Link: National Scholarship Portal
• How to Apply: Apply via NSP.

4. CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship

• Objective: Encourages single girl children who excelled in Class 10 to continue education in Classes 11–12.
• Eligibility:
  • Single girl child who passed Class 10 from a CBSE school with 70% or more marks in the first five subjects.
  • Tuition fee not exceeding INR 2,500/month in Class 10 and INR 3,000/month in Classes 11–12 (INR 6,000 for NRIs).
  • Renewable for Class 12 with 70% marks in Class 11.
• Awards: INR 500 per month for two years.
• Application Period: Open until December 23, 2024, for 2024 cycle; 2025 cycle likely opens later.
• Link: CBSE Scholarship Portal
• How to Apply: Apply through the CBSE scholarship portal.

5. Santoor Women’s Scholarship

• Objective: Supports girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education after Class 12.
• Eligibility:
  • Female students from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, or Chhattisgarh.
  • Passed Class 10 from a local government school and Class 12 from a government school/junior college in 2024–25.
  • Enrolled in a full-time graduate program starting 2025–26.
• Awards: INR 24,000 per annum for the duration of the course.
• Application Period: Typically March–August; check for 2025 updates.
• Link: Santoor Scholarship
• How to Apply: Apply online via the official website.

6. Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship

• Objective: Encourages girls to pursue undergraduate studies in science (B.Sc. in pure/natural sciences).
• Eligibility:
  • Female students who passed Class 12 and are enrolled in B.Sc. programs at recognized institutions.
  • Minimum 60% marks in Class 10 and 12.
  • Preference for students from rural/low socio-economic backgrounds.
• Awards: INR 2.4 lakh over three years.
• Application Period: August (tentative for 2025).
• Link: Sashakt Scholarship
• How to Apply: Apply online via the official website.

7. L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship

• Objective: Supports female students pursuing graduation in science-related fields.
• Eligibility:
  • Girls who passed Class 12 with a minimum of 85% marks in PCM/PCB.
  • Annual family income less than INR 6 lakh.
  • Enrolled in a science-related undergraduate program.
• Awards: Up to INR 2.5 lakh until graduation.
• Application Period: Typically opens in 2025; check official site.
• Link: L’Oréal India Scholarship
• How to Apply: Apply online via the L’Oréal India website.

8. Kotak Kanya Scholarship

• Objective: Supports girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds for professional graduation programs.
• Eligibility:
  • Female students from specific regions (e.g., Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand).
  • Passed Class 12 in 2023–24 from government schools and enrolled in 1st-year undergraduate degree/diploma at recognized institutions.
  • Minimum 60% marks in Class 10 and 12.
  • Monthly family income less than INR 15,000.
• Awards: INR 1.5 lakh per year for the course duration.
• Application Period: Open until December 31, 2025.
• Link: Kotak Kanya Scholarship
• How to Apply: Apply via the Vidyasaarathi portal.

9. Azim Premji Scholarship for Girls

• Objective: Supports girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue college education.
• Eligibility:
  • Female students from 18 states The list of eighteen states is: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
    
  • Passed Class 10 from a local government school and Class 12 in 2023–24 or prior.
  • Enrolled in 1st-year undergraduate degree/diploma at a government or credible private institution.
• Awards: INR 30,000 per year for the duration of the program.
• Application Period: Opens in September 2025.
• Link: Azim Premji Scholarship
• How to Apply: Apply online via the official website: https://www.azimpremjifoundation.org
  

10. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scholarship

• Objective: Promotes education and empowerment of girls, especially in areas with low sex ratios.
• Eligibility:
  • Female students from regions with gender disparities.
  • Specific criteria vary by state/region; typically for school or college students.
  • Family income limits may apply (e.g., INR 1–8 lakh annually).
• Awards: Financial incentives for education (varies by region).
• Application Period: Varies; check state-specific portals or NSP.
• Link: National Scholarship Portal
• How to Apply: Apply through NSP or state scholarship portals.

• Application Process: Most scholarships require online applications through portals like the National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in or specific program websites. Required documents typically include academic certificates, income proof, identity proof, and admission details.
• Deadlines: Many scholarships open applications in the first quarter of 2025 (January–March). Check official websites for exact dates, as deadlines vary.
• Additional Scholarships: Other programs like the Fair and Lovely Foundation Scholarship, Smt. Geeta Lochan Girl Child Scholarship (INR 40,000/year), and Tata Housing Scholarships (up to INR 60,000) may also be available, but specific 2025 details are pending. Monitor BioPatrika for updates.
• Verification: Always verify eligibility and deadlines on official portals, as requirements may change.