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BSc/MSc is one of the most popular Graduate/Postgraduate courses in India. Many students opt for these courses and are aligned right from the start of their career for this course. As, no person should be left behind just because of lack of funds, many trusts, charities with the State/Central government offer scholarships.
Several BSc/MSc scholarships are merit-based, some are meant for disabled persons, some are specifically for girls to encourage girls for graduation/postgraduation, some are awarded to persons excelling in sports, etc. Scholarships are one of the important factors while pursuing Graduation / Post Graduation and hence almost every Indian college offers one or the other type of scholarship.
To be eligible for scholarships, candidates must meet certain criteria and should thoroughly check their eligibility. The eligibility is different for different scholarships. Along with eligibility candidates should have all the legal documents ready as these will be thoroughly reviewed after one has applied for the scholarship.
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Top BSc/MSc Scholarships in India
- The Top BSc/MSc Scholarships in India are available for several students.
- Students can pursue the BSc and MSc courses in India or abroad through these scholarships.
- Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria and financial aid.
All the available scholarships for BSc and MSc courses are explained in a detailed manner below.
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)
INSPIRE Scholarship is offered by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India specifically to candidates pursuing one of the streams from the field of science. INSPIRE is categorized into three different programs – SEATS Programme, SHE Programme, AORC Programme.
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SEATS Programme
Scheme for Early Attraction of Talent (SEAT) is aimed to offer assistance to young students aged between 10-15 years or from class VI to X offering financial aid of INR 5000 to one million students.
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SHE Programme
Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is aimed to offer financial aid to students pursuing Bachelor/Master courses in the field of science. With this program, financial aid of INR 80,000 is offered to 10,000 students from the age group of 17-22 years.
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AORC Programme
Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC) applies to students pursuing doctoral or research in basic and applied science. the program offers mentorship and annual financial aid to 1,000 Doctoral students. The age group eligible for AORC Programme is 27-32 years.
Eligibility
Following are the eligibility criteria for INSPIRE Scholarship:
- Students who are in the top 1% of students in their Class 10+2 board exams and are pursuing a BSc or Integrated MSc in Natural and Basic Sciences.
- Candidates who are top 10,000 JEE or NEET rank holders and who have chosen to study Natural and Basic Sciences at any institute or university leading to BSc and MSc degrees.
- SHE Scholarships are available to students who have attended any of the colleges listed below and have chosen to study Natural and Basic Sciences at the BSc or MSc level.
Application Mode: Online
Best time to Apply: September / October
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) offers scholarships to encourage students to opt for Science and Scientific research as a field of study. This scholarship is also offered by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Application Mode: Online
Best time to Apply: July/August
Scholarship
- Candidates pursuing Under Graduation in Science are offered INR 20,000 annual contingency grant for 3 to 5 years
- Post Graduate students are offered a scholarship amount of INR 28,000 annual contingency grant.
Eligibility
Candidates pursuing BSc/B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./M.Sc./M.S. And have a Science as a subject in 10+2.
Selection Procedure
The selection criteria for Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana is
- Applicants will be required to take an aptitude exam.
- Following the performance in the aptitude test candidates will be called for an interview
- Based on the performance in the Aptitude test and Interview candidates will be offered scholarships.
Women Scientist Scheme (WOS-A)
WOS-A is a specialized scholarship scheme offering scholarships to only women. This scholarship encourages women to take part in research in various fields of science.
Application Mode: Online.
Best time to Apply: All round the year
Selection Procedure: Aptitude Test followed by Interview.
Scholarship
The scholarship is allotted to candidates based on their qualifications. Following is the scholarship amount:
- The maximum amount allotted to a Ph.D. candidate is INR 30,00,000 lacs along with a research grant.
- For MSc candidates, the amount allotted is INR 20,00,000
Eligibility
- The candidate should be a woman
- For MSc candidates, the age should range between 27 years and 35 years.
- Ph.D. candidates aged between 27 years to 57 years are eligible.
Promotion of Science Education (POSE)
The purpose of the Promotion of Science Education (POSE) scholarship program is to encourage eligible and deserving applicants to continue science education at a higher level by providing financial help. It is offered by the Department of Science and Technology, Haryana.
Application Mode: Online
Best Time to apply: October - November
Scholarship
The following table will guide the amount awarded to each category of student
| Program | Duration | Scholarship Amount |
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| BSc | 3 Year | INR 12,000 |
| BS | 4 Year | INR 17,000 |
| MSc | 2 year | INR 10,000 |
| Integrated BSc+MSc | 5 Year | INR 22,000 |
Eligibility
Candidates wanting to receive a Promotion of Science Education (POSE) scholarship should meet the following criteria.
- BSc candidates must have scored 85% in 10+2.
- MSc Candidates should have cleared BSc from a recognized university with at least 75%.
- Only Regular students are entitled to receive the scholarship.
- Students should avail themselves of only the Promotion of Science Education (POSE) scholarship. No other scholarship will be granted apart from the Promotion of Science Education (POSE)
Selection Procedure: Candidates should meet the following requirements.
- BSc candidates must have scored 85% in 10+2.
- MSc Candidates should have cleared BSc from a recognized university with at least 75%.
Dr. S K Vasal Scholarship
Dr. S K Vasal Scholarship is awarded by Punjab Agricultural University. One person with the highest OCPA in MSc is selected for the scholarship grant.
- Scholarship: a grant of INR 1,500 per month is awarded to the selected candidate.
- Eligibility: Only one candidate having Highest OCPA in MSc is selected.
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Procedure: candidate’s selection is based on OCPA scored by the candidate in the MSc program.
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme, a non-profit organization set up by Mr. Narotam Sekhsaria, is a scholarship program aimed at granting aid to students pursuing Post Graduation from top institutes. It offers an interest-free PG Scholarship loan.
- Scholarship Grant: The Maximum grant allotted under the scholarship is INR 20,00,000.
- Eligibility: The candidates should be less than 30 years of age and should have completed their graduation from an accredited Indian University.
- Application Mode: Online.
- Best time to apply: As one receives an offer letter from the desired college for Post-Graduation.
- Selection Procedure: Candidates must complete the application form. Upon selection from the application form candidates will have to upload the required documents and are called for an interview.
HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS)
The HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) is aimed to help candidates whose family is financially not stable or in Personal or Financial Crisis. It aims to cover such students from Class VI to Post Graduation Course.
- Scholarship Grant: Scholarship Grant from INR 15,000 to INR 75,000 is awarded to desirous candidates.
- Eligibility: The family's annual income must be below INR 6,00,000.
- Application Mode: Online
- Best Time to apply: July
- Selection Procedure: Candidates will have to fill out the application form, upon Selection candidates will have to go through an aptitude test and Face To Face Interview.
Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program
Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program is a Merck India initiative aiming to help underprivileged students to continue higher education. Students from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Bengaluru are eligible to apply for the scholarship. This scholarship program provides financial aid to students who have completed Class 10 and are pursuing a degree in a specific field.
Scholarship Grant: INR 35,000 per year.
Application Mode: Online
Best Time to apply: All round the Year
Eligibility
- Students must have passed Class 10 (SSC) with a minimum of 80% in 2021 to be eligible.
- The family income of the applicant must be less than or equivalent to INR 20,000 per month.
- This scholarship program is only open to students who are currently residing and studying in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, or Bengaluru.
Selection Procedure
- Candidates will have to fill out the application form
- Upon Selection candidates will have to go through an aptitude test and Face To Face Interview.
JM Sethia Charitable Trust
JM Sethia Charitable Trust offers scholarships to candidates of all types and backgrounds from all over India. candidates belonging to any field and wanting to pursue any course in Graduation/Post Graduation can apply.
Application Mode: offline
Best Time to apply: July
Selection Procedure: Candidates are selected on the basis of Percentage in previous Qualifying Examinations.
Scholarship Grant
Scholarship Is offered on the basis of different categories. The categories are as such.
| Category | Qualification | Scholarship Grant |
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| A | 9 – 10 class | INR 400 per month for 2 years |
| B | 11 – 12 class | INR 500 per month for 2 years |
| C | Graduation | INR 600 per month for 2 or 3 years |
| D | Post-Graduation | INR 700 per month for 2 or 3years |
Eligibility
Candidates should possess the minimum percentage as discussed below.
| Category | Qualification | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 9 – 10 class | 75% in 8th class |
| B | 11 – 12 class | 75% in 10th class |
| C | Graduation | 75% in 12th class |
| D | Post-Graduation | 60% in Graduation |
Top BSc/MSc Scholarships in India: FAQs
Ques. What is BSc?
Ans. BSc is a bachelorette degree and is an acronym for Bachelor of Science. it is a 3-year course that makes students knowledgeable in one of the career options in science.
Ques. What are different types of Scholarships?
Ans. Scholarships vary from institute to institute. Many institutes offer scholarships based on various criteria such as sports, merit, financial backward, etc. apart from these there are various central and state government programs that offer financial aid to deserving students.
Ques. What amount of scholarship can I expect if I want to avail myself scholarship?
Ans. The aid depends on the type of scholarship one is applying to and on the level of education, one is pursuing. However, candidates can expect between INR 1,000 to INR 15,000 annually.
Ques. Do governments offer scholarships for BSc/M.Sc courses?
Ans. Yes, many scholarships are offered by the state as well as the central government. Department of Science and Technology, Government of India offers various scholarships to BSc / MSc. Candidates.
Ques. What is the eligibility for applying to any scholarships?
Ans. Candidates applying for the scholarship should meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Candidates should be Indian Citizens.
- Candidates should meet the age criteria prescribed by the scholarship authority.
- The candidate should the educational criteria prescribed by the scholarship authority.
- Only Regular students are entitled to receive the scholarship.
Ques. What are the documents one must-have for scholarships?
Ans. Following is the list of documents one should have before applying to scholarship
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Domicile of State
- Aadhar Card
- Statement of Marks of 10/10+2
- Bank Account Details
- Ration card
- Proof of Residence
- Passport Size Photo
- Mobile Number
Ques. What are the steps to apply for the scholarship?
Ans. Following steps are needed to be followed by candidates to apply for scholarships.
- Candidates must complete the application form.
- Upon selection from the application form candidates will have to upload the required documents.
- Based on criteria by scholarship authority, candidates may be called for an aptitude test, or Interview, or both
- Some scholarships are directly allotted based on Merit, Caste category, etc.
Ques. Do I need to apply for a scholarship offline or online?
Ans. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification to understand the mode of applications. Many scholarships can be applied online but there are still some scholarships that need to be applied offline.
Ques. Do female candidates get scholarships?
Ans. Yes. There are many scholarships that are designed only for female candidates to increase the awareness relating to various scholarships and courses.
Ques. I am from the SC category am I entitled to any scholarships?
Ans. SC category falls in the list of eligible categories for the scholarships. There are many states and central government-sponsored scholarships, especially for SC candidates.
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