Maharashtra claims the second-highest literacy rate in India and is a true education hub. With several universities serving students from within and outside the state, Maharashtra empowers knowledge seekers through its scholarship programs.
These scholarships, offered by the Government of Maharashtra, target meritorious and underprivileged students from various backgrounds
- Financial Aid: Scholarships provide much-needed financial assistance to deserving students, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their academic aspirations.
- Inclusive Education: Programs promote students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Vimukt Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Other Backward Communities. Equitable access to education.
- Hassle-free Application: The government strives for a streamlined application process, making it easy for students to benefit from these scholarship programs.
Here’s a list of some of the scholarships offered
For Students from Specific Communities
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SBC Students
- Tuition Fees and Examination Fees for SBC Students
- Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
- Tuition Fees and Examination Fees for VJNT Students
- Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance for ST Students
- Tuition Fees and Examination Fees for ST Students
- Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses
- Maintenance Allowance for VJNT and SBC Students in Professional Courses
- Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India) for SC Students
- Tuition Fees and Examination Fees for OBC Students
- Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
- Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
- Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability
- Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT Students
- Eklavya Scholarship
For Children of
- Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen
- Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighters
Other Scholarships
- Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement
- Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme
- Government Research Adhichatra
- Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship
- Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
- Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna
- State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship
- Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
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The Deadline to Apply is July 15th, 2024!
For more information and to apply:
- Visit the official Maharashtra Scholarships portal (MahaDBT portal).
- Contact your school administration or the relevant government department.
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