🎓 Top 10 Scholarships for Girls in India 2025: Empowering Education with Financial Aid
Empowering girls through education is a key driver of social and economic progress in India. Numerous scholarships are available in 2025 to support female students from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to pursue academic and professional dreams without financial barriers. These programs—offered by government bodies, private organizations, and foundations—target girls across various educational levels, especially in fields like science, technology, and general academics.
Below is a curated list of scholarships with eligibility, benefits, timelines, and application links to guide aspiring students.
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
Objective: For girls pursuing technical education (engineering, technology, architecture, pharmacy, etc.)
- Female students in 1st-year diploma/degree programs at AICTE-approved institutions
- Max 2 girls per family; family income < INR 8 lakh
- Admission via centralized process
Awards: ₹30,000 or actual tuition (whichever is lower) + ₹2,000/month (10 months)
Application: September–October (check NSP for 2025 updates)
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Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Objective: Supports single girl children in full-time PG courses (non-professional)
- Single girl child, under 30 years, in 1st-year PG
- Not valid for distance education
Awards: ₹36,200/year
Application: Opens early 2025 via NSP or UGC portal
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Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
Objective: For meritorious minority girls in Classes 9–12
- Min. 50% marks, family income < ₹2 lakh
Awards: ₹5,000–6,000 per year for school expenses
Application: Via NSP
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CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship
Objective: For single girl students excelling in CBSE Class 10 exams
- Min. 70% in Class 10; tuition fees capped at ₹2,500–3,000/month
Awards: ₹500/month for 2 years
Application: Through CBSE portal; 2025 cycle opens post-December 2024
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Santoor Women’s Scholarship
Objective: Supports higher education for girls from underprivileged areas
- Applicable in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh
- Govt. school Class 10 & 12 passouts enrolling in UG in 2025–26
Awards: ₹24,000/year
Application: March–August; apply via official site
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Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship
Objective: Promotes girls in B.Sc. (pure/natural sciences)
- Min. 60% in Class 10 & 12
- Preference to rural/low-income students
Awards: ₹2.4 lakh over 3 years
Application: August; check official site
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L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship
Objective: For girls entering science-related UG programs
- 85% in PCM/PCB in Class 12, family income < ₹6 lakh
Awards: Up to ₹2.5 lakh
Application: Opens in 2025 via official website
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Kotak Kanya Scholarship
Objective: Supports girls in professional UG degrees/diplomas
- Passed Class 12 in 2023–24 with ≥60%
- Family income < ₹15,000/month
Awards: ₹1.5 lakh/year
Application: Until December 31, 2025 via Vidyasaarathi portal
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship
Objective: Enables girls from 18 Indian states to pursue college education
- From listed states; completed Class 12 in 2023–24 or earlier
Awards: ₹30,000/year
Application: Opens September 2025 via official website
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scholarship
Objective: Promotes girl education in areas with gender imbalance
- Criteria and awards vary by state
Awards: Varies (check with state portals)
Application: Via NSP or state-specific portals
📝 Application Notes
- Apply online through NSP or program-specific websites.
- Documents: Academic records, income proof, ID, admission letters, etc.
- Deadlines: Most programs open between January–March 2025. Confirm with official portals.
🎯 Other Scholarships to Watch
- Fair and Lovely Foundation Scholarship
- Smt. Geeta Lochan Girl Child Scholarship: ₹40,000/year
- Tata Housing Scholarships: Up to ₹60,000/year
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