Top 10 Special Scholarships for Women in India:
1. Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students (AICTE)
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Eligibility: Female students enrolled in AICTE-approved degree/diploma courses. Family income should not exceed Rs. 8,00,000 per annum.
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Amount: Rs. 50,000 per year (up to Rs. 2.00 lakhs for degree courses).
2. Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
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Eligibility: Single girl child up to 30 years of age pursuing a full-time postgraduate course.
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Amount: Rs. 36,200 per annum for two years.
3. Dr Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship
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Eligibility: Girls aspiring to pursue a degree in science (BSc).
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Amount: Rs. 2.40 lakhs (Rs. 80,000 per year for three years).
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Eligibility: Female students in Class 11 and 12 studying science and planning to pursue engineering. Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 6.00 lakhs.
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Amount: Full financial assistance, including study materials.
5. L’Oreal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship
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Eligibility: Girls who have passed Class 12 with at least 85% in PCM/PCB and are pursuing a degree in science or a related field. Annual family income must be below Rs. 4.00 lakhs.
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Amount: Rs. 2.50 lakhs over the course duration.
6. Kiran Girls Scholarship (NSDL)
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Eligibility: Female students pursuing graduation in finance or technology-related fields.
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Amount: Rs. 50,000 per annum.
7. Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship
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Eligibility: Women aged 15–30 pursuing graduation, postgraduation, or PhD.
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Amount: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 depending on the course.
8. Bharati Scholarship for Women
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Eligibility: Female students from economically weaker sections enrolled in undergraduate courses.
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Amount: Rs. 40,000 per annum.
9. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
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Eligibility: Minority girl students from Class 9–12 with at least 50% marks in the previous examination. Family income must not exceed Rs. 2.00 lakhs per annum.
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Amount: Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 based on the class level.
10. Adobe Women-in-Technology Scholarship
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Eligibility: Female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate technology courses.
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Amount: Covers tuition fees, a one-time payment, and mentorship.
These scholarships are a step towards empowering women by providing them with the resources to excel in education and professional fields. Whether it’s engineering, science, or technology, women can leverage these opportunities to fulfil their ambitions. If you meet the eligibility criteria for any of these scholarships, apply today to take a significant step towards a brighter future!