B.Sc Scholarships

The Government or Private organizations invite applications from financially deprived students by providing them with B.Sc scholarships. It offers financial assistance to the candidates belonging to the weaker society who want to pursue their higher education. Government scholarships for BSc students, such as the Post-Matric scholarship for students with disabilities, the KVPY scholarship, the POSE scholarship, and the Narotam Sekhsaria scholarship, are available for eligible candidates.

Depending upon the class/category, the meritorious students will be rewarded with the B.Sc 1st year scholarship amount of INR 80,000. The B.Sc scholarship's last date is December 31, 2024 (tentatively

Table of Contents

• List of B.Sc Scholarships
• Application Process of the B.Sc Scholarships
• Essential Documents

List of B.Sc Scholarships 2023-24

The Central/State Government and other private organizations support impoverished students by encouraging and providing them with the required funds for their higher education. The list of top B.Sc scholarships are mentioned below:

• Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
• KVPY Scholarship
• POSE (Promotion of Science Education) Scholarship
• Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship
• HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECS Scholarship
• Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program
• INSPIRE Scholarship
• Santoor Scholarship
• Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme
•  IGCAR Junior Research Fellowship

Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

The Post-matric scholarship for students with disabilities is a scheme that includes scholarships for B.Sc students and is initiated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The eligibility criteria and rewards provided under this Government scholarship for B.Sc students are mentioned below.

•  Students pursuing class 11 to postgraduate degrees (B.Sc and other courses) and belonging to the weaker section of society are given financial support. 
• Students with at least 40% disability and annual family earnings of INR 2,50,000 per annum can apply.
• Depending upon the class/category level, the meritorious students will be recognized with a scholarship amount of INR 4,000. 
• In addition to that, some other beneficiaries for books and stationery will also be granted.

Last Date

The deadline to apply for the post-matric scholarship for students with disabilities 2024 was January 15, 2024.

Read more: Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities.

KVPY Scholarship

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) promotes the KVPY scholarships and aims to provide monetary assistance to applicants. 

• The students pursuing class 11 to postgraduate level (including B.Sc/ B.Math/ B.Stats/ Int. M.S. or Int M.Sc) can apply for this scholarship scheme.
• Candidate must clear all the required exams with acceptable marks.
•  Students will be rewarded with a B.Sc scholarship amount 2024 INR 28,000 per annum.

Last Date

The last date for the KVPY scholarship application 2024 will be updated soon.

Read more: KVPY Scholarship 

POSE (Promotion of Science Education) Scholarship

POSE (Promotion of Science Education) scholarship is an initiative offered by the Science and Technology Department, Haryana, to encourage meritorious students in basic and natural science. 

• The B.Sc scholarship scheme furnishes funds to underprivileged students pursuing undergraduate/ postgraduate courses in B.Sc Honours and M.Sc degrees.
• The students must clear all the examinations with the stipulated cutoffs for being eligible. 
• The deserving candidates will be rewarded with a scholarship amount of up to INR 22,000 based on their degree/ courses.

Last Date

The last date to submit the application form for the POSE (Promotion of Science Education) scholarship 2024 will be released soon.

Read more: POSE (Promotion of Science Education) Scholarship

Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship

The Narotam Sekhsaria scholarship is a scheme initiated by the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation. Some essential pointers that candidates can consider are given below.

• The scholarship provides interest-free loans to meritorious students pursuing postgraduate degrees in Indian and International universities.
• Candidates should be not over 30 years of age.
• They should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a known university to satisfy the B.Sc scholarship’s eligibility criteria.
• The deserving candidates will get a chance to work on a mentorship program.

Last Date

The last date to register for the Narotam Sekhsaria scholarship will be declared soon.

Read more: Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship

HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECS Scholarship

The HDFC bank has proposed the HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECS scholarship for the underprivileged students of the society. The scholarship requirements and B.Sc scholarship amount are detailed below.

• The scholarship provides financial assistance to the students studying in class 6 to the postgraduate level (which includes professional courses such as BBA/ B.Tech/ BCA/ B.Sc, or non-professional courses such as B.A./ B.com/ M.A).
• Candidates must have obtained 55% marks.
• The annual family income must not exceed INR 2,50,000. 
• Benefits up to INR 75,000 can be availed on selection.

Last Date

The deadline for the HDFC bank parivartan’s ECS scholarship 2024 will be released soon.

Read more: HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECS Scholarship

Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program

The Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) scholarship program is a scheme that provides B.Sc scholarships and is offered by Merck India to students settled in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Bengaluru. Candidates can refer to some essential points mentioned below.

• It offers financial support for students studying in class 11 to graduation level. 
• Candidates must score at least 80% marks in the SSC exam.
• The candidates must have an annual family remuneration of INR 20,000 per month to fulfill the B.Sc scholarship’s eligibility criteria. The deserving candidates will get financial support of INR 35,000 to sponsor their educational expenses.

Last Date

The last date for applying to the Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) scholarship program is for 2024 will be updated soon.

Read more: Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program.

INSPIRE Scholarship

The INSPIRE scholarship was initiated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Government of India. Candidates can refer to the information given below for the B.Sc scholarship’s eligibility criteria and rewards that can be availed.

• The B.Sc scholarship 2024 provides monetary grants to students pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Basic and Natural Sciences for a maximum of 5 years. 
• The candidate should be 17 to 22 years of age. 
• The top 10,000 rank holders in the JEE exams will be rewarded with a scholarship amount of INR 80,000 for their educational expenses.

Last Date

The last date for the INSPIRE scholarship application is December 31, 2024 (tentatively).

Read more: INSPIRE Scholarship

Santoor Scholarship

The Santoor scholarship incorporates the scholarships for B.Sc students and is conducted by Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares. Some vital information pertaining to the scholarship scheme is given below.

• The B.Sc scholarship is provided to female students residing in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
• The scholarship provides financial assistance to female students pursuing their academic careers at the graduation level (including Humanities and Liberal Arts). 
• They should clear their class 10 and 12 with an exceptional score from a well-known university. 
• The deserving candidates will get a scholarship amount of INR 24,000 per annum to cover tuition fees and other expenses.

Last Date

The last date for applying for the Santoor scholarship will be announced soon.

Read more: Santoor Scholarship

Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme

The Dhirubhai Ambani scholarship program is proposed by the Reliance Foundation for the meritorious and differently-abled students of the economically weaker section. 

Candidates must fulfill the B.Sc scholarship's eligibility criteria to avail the benefits of the scheme. Some vital pointers are mentioned below for students' reference.

• It offers financial assistance to students studying at the Graduation level (including Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, and Pharmacy). 
• The students should be enrolled for the diploma/ degree courses in a known university with an annual income of INR 4,50,000.  
• The deserving candidates will get a scholarship amount of INR 41,000 per annum. 

Note: However, there are no criteria that must be met for differently-abled students.

Last Date

The last date to apply for the Dhirubhai Ambani scholarship program 2024 has not been released yet.

Read more: Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Program

IGCAR Junior Research Fellowship

The Indira Gandhi Centre of Atomic Research (IGCAR) invites applications for the IGCAR junior research fellowship, including other B.Sc scholarships. Students must be mindful of the following information related to the scholarship scheme.

•  It offers a research program to meritorious students in Physical, Chemical, Material, and Engineering Science courses.
•  Students should be in the final year program, which includes M.Sc/ B.E./ B.Tech/ B.S. or B.Sc Engineering.
• They must score at least 55% marks in their previous qualifying examination. 
• The maximum age of the applicants must be 28 years. 
• The age relaxation of up to 3 years for OBC students, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for differently-abled will be granted.
•  A maximum amount of up to INR 40,000 p.a can be availed upon selection.

Last Date

The last date for applying for the IGCAR junior research fellowship is yet to be declared.

Read more: IGCAR Junior Research Fellowship

Application Process of the B.Sc Scholarships 2023-24

Qualified applicants for B.Sc scholarships can apply through the official portals and fill out the online application form within the deadline. However, the portals are different for some scholarships. The application process on other portals is furnished below.

National Scholarship Portal

• Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

How to Apply on the National Scholarship Portal?

The candidates can apply online for the preferred B.Sc scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. The steps to apply are given below.

Step 1: The candidate must visit the official web page of the National Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: The candidates registering for the first time must register themselves.

Step 3: After successful registration, log in with the provided credentials.

Step 4: Click on the apply now button given on the scholarship page and start the scholarship application process.

Step 5: The applicants must provide the relevant details in the B.Sc scholarship form.

Step 6: Transmit all the necessary documents.

Step 7: Then, take a preview of the details filled.

Step 8: If all the details are correct on the preview screen, click the submit button to finish the application process.

Read more: NSP Login.

Official Scholarship Portal

• KVPY Scholarship
• POSE (Promotion of Science Education) Scholarship
• Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship
• HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECS Scholarship
• Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program
• INSPIRE Scholarship
• Santoor Scholarship
• Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme
• IGCAR Junior Research Fellowship

 How to Apply on the Official Scholarship Portal?

The steps for applying for the B.Sc scholarships 2024 on the official scholarship portal are as follows:

Step 1: The candidate must visit the official website of the required scholarships.

Step 2: Click on the apply now button on the official scholarship pages.

Step 3: Log in with the allotted I.D. and Password. Register yourself with other registered social media accounts if you are not registered with the particular website.

Step 4: Click on the start application button given.

Step 5: Next, the students fill in the relevant details and upload the relevant documents.

Step 6: Now, accept all the terms and conditions and click the preview button.

Step 7: If the details mentioned in the B Sc scholarship form are accurate, submit the respective application form.

Essential Documents

The students should issue authenticated documents while applying for the B.Sc scholarships 2024. They should verify the documents and attach them accordingly. The list of essential documents is as follows:

• Passport size photo
• Aadhaar card
• Birth certificate
• Disability certificate
• Income certificate
• Fee receipt
• Marksheets
• Bank details
• Reference letter
• An affidavit
• Minority certificate

For more details, visit our Scholarships 2024 Directory.