Scholarships

Scholarship Name 1: LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026-27

Description: The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2026 is being offered by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation. The scholarship is a financial award designed to support meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections, providing them with better opportunities for higher education and employment.

Eligibility: The application is open to meritorious students who have secured at least 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA in Class 10th or 12th/equivalent examinations during the academic years 2023–24 to 2025–26. For the General Scholarship, applicants must have taken admission in the first year of one of the listed academic programmes in 2026–27. For the Special Scholarship, applicants must have taken admission in the first year of Intermediate/10+2, vocational or diploma courses. The annual family income for both the categories must not exceed ₹4.5 lakh.

Prizes & Rewards: An award of up to ₹50,000.

Last Date to Apply: 30-09-2026

Application mode: Online Application Only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/hans/LICC1

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Scholarship Name 2: IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship Programme 2026-30

Description: A promising engineering career should not be limited by financial constraints. The IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship Programme 2026-30, an initiative by IDFC FIRST Bank, supports deserving first-year B.E. and B.Tech. students from modest family backgrounds with financial assistance of up to ₹1 lakh per year for four years. The scholarship aims to ease the cost of engineering education and help students continue their studies and pursue their career aspirations with confidence.

Eligibility:

• Must be an Indian citizen.

• Open to students enrolled in the first year (academic year 2026-27) of their B.Tech or B.E. program.

• Must have secured admission to one of the FIRST IMPACT empanelled colleges.

• The gross annual family income from all sources must be less than or equal to INR 6 lakh.

• Applicants must have a valid mobile number linked to their Aadhaar number.

• IDFC FIRST Bank employees and their family members are not eligible to apply.

Prizes & Rewards: INR 1,00,000 per year for up to four years.

Last Date to Apply: 20-09-2026

Application mode: Online applications only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/hans/IFBES2

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Scholarship Name 3: OakNorth Scholarship and Mentorship Programme 2026-27

Description: The OakNorth Scholarship and Mentorship Programme 2026-27 supports underprivileged women pursuing STEM degrees. It is available to female students from Jharkhand and Bihar who have completed Class 12 and are enrolled in a STEM undergraduate program at government institutions.

Eligibility:

• Open to domiciled students of Jharkhand or Bihar.

• Only female students are eligible to apply.

• Applicants must be pursuing the 1st-year of a graduation degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects at a government university or college in India.

• Applicants must have scored a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12.

• Annual parental income must not exceed INR 3,00,000 from all sources.

Prizes & Rewards: INR 30,000 (one-time, fixed amount)

Last Date to Apply: 20-09-2026

Application mode: Online applications only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/hans/ONSS5

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Scholarship Name 4: SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026

Description: The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27, an initiative of SBI Foundation, supports meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across India. It covers students from Classes 9 to 12 to undergraduate, postgraduate, medical, IIT, IIM and eligible overseas programmes.

Eligibility:

• Open to Indian nationals studying in Classes 9 to 12, undergraduate, postgraduate, MBBS, IIT or IIM programmes. Overseas Studies is open only to SC/ST Indian nationals.

• Applicants must have at least 75% marks or 7.0 CGPA; SC/ST applicants receive a 10% relaxation. Annual family income must not exceed INR 3 lakh for school students and INR 6 lakh for other categories.

• General UG/PG institutions must have NAAC Grade ‘A’ or above or be among the Top 300 in NIRF Overall 2025-26. Medical applicants must study at AIIMS or a Top 50 NIRF medical institution.

• Overseas applicants must study at a Top 200 QS/THE-ranked institution and have a valid offer or acceptance letter. Category-specific entrance or proficiency scores may apply.

Prizes & Rewards: Scholarships ranging from INR 15,000 to INR 20,00,000 per academic year will be awarded depending on the scholarship category. (*T&C Applied)

Note: • Scholarship support may be utilised for eligible education-related expenses such as tuition fees, accommodation, books, examination fees and educational equipment.

• Scholarship renewal is not automatic and is subject to continued eligibility, academic performance and verification each year.

Last Date to Apply: 19-09-2026

Application mode: Online applications only

Short Url: www.b4s.in/hans/SBISF20

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