छात्राओं के लिए स्कॉलरशिप: जिनके बारे में जानना ज़रूरी है

Why this list matters

Girls-only schemes are often less crowded than the general ones, which means a better chance for the same effort. Several of them are also considerably larger amounts.

What to look for

- AICTE Pragati, ₹50,000 a year for girls in AICTE-approved technical degree and diploma courses
- Kotak Kanya, a large annual award for girls entering professional courses after Class 12
- State schemes that waive fees for girl students, which vary widely by state
- Single girl child schemes at postgraduate level, offered by some central bodies

What usually decides eligibility

- Your Class 12 marks, since several schemes set a minimum
- Family income
- The type of course, with technical and professional courses better covered than general degrees

Use the finder on this site with Student is: a girl, and it will show only what applies.

If you are a parent or a teacher reading this, this is the page to forward. Many of these schemes are missed simply because nobody in the house knew they existed.