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An initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Eligibility: Students belonging to De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes willing to pursue coaching for competitive exams such as NEET, JEE Main, CLAT, NDA, TOEFL, SAT, CA-CPT, RRB, Banking, Insurance, State Police, and CPL Courses and have passed Class 12 and have an annual family income must be less than or equal to ₹800,000.
Reward: Up to ₹120,000 plus benefits
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Kotak Kanya Scholarship
An initiative of the Kotak Education Foundation
Eligibility: Girls who have scored 75% or more in Class 12 and have been admitted to the first year of UG programmes for 2025-26 in NIRF/NAAC accredited institutions and have an annual family income of less than ₹600,000
Rewards: ₹1,50,000 a year
Application: Online
Deadline: August 31
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An initiative of Infosys Foundation.
Eligibility: Girls who have completed Class 12 and are enrolled in the first year of UG STEM courses at recognised institutions; second-year B.Arch students and those pursuing five-year Integrated or Dual Degree programmes; Annual family income must not exceed ₹800,000.
Rewards: Up to ₹100,000 a year
Application: Online
Deadline: September 15
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