Scholarship Directory
Find merit-cum-means assistance programs, tuition fee waivers, and state allowances available across leading Design, Fashion, Law, Maritime, and City Planning institutes in India.
SARTHAK NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme
Established to support students from lower and middle-income families across all NIFT campuses. Waiver slabs: 75% for income ≤ ₹2.5L, 50% for income ₹2.5L - ₹4L, and 25% for income ₹4L - ₹8L.
Financial Benefit
Up to 75% Tuition Fee Waiver (based on family income)
Who is Eligible
Parental income up to ₹8.0 Lakhs per annum. Student must maintain minimum GPA/attendance and not repeat a year.
How to Apply
Apply at the campus during the start of the academic year with certified income certificates and tax filing documents.
NLU Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Individual NLUs manage their own MCM funds funded by state governments and alumni. Covers between 25% and 100% of tuition costs.
Financial Benefit
Partial to Full Tuition Fee Waivers, study material grants
Who is Eligible
Admitted to a National Law University (NLU). Annual parental income under ₹3.0 Lakhs and top CLAT rank/CGPA.
How to Apply
Submit application directly to the NLU student welfare office after admissions are finalized. Requires income proof and CLAT rank scorecard.
Maritime Training Trust (MTT) Scholarship for Female Cadets
Initiated by the Maritime Training Trust to promote gender diversity in merchant shipping. Female cadets maintain eligibility by passing semester exams in the first attempt.
Financial Benefit
₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 per annum direct stipend assistance
Who is Eligible
Female Indian nationals enrolled in pre-sea courses at IMU campuses.
How to Apply
Apply through the IMU campus administration. Nominations are verified by the Directorate General of Shipping and credited directly to tuition accounts.
SPA Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme
Funded by the Ministry of Education. Selection is based on JEE Main Paper 3 rank for first-year students and GPA for subsequent years.
Financial Benefit
Full tuition fee waiver plus monthly pocket allowance
Who is Eligible
B.Plan students at SPA Delhi, Bhopal, or Vijayawada. Parental annual income below ₹4.5 Lakhs.
How to Apply
Applications open in August/September. Submit the application format along with a certified income certificate from the competent authority.
NID Financial Aid Scheme
Awarded based on financial need. The scholarship depends on satisfactory jury performance and a clean academic record.
Financial Benefit
Partial to Full Tuition Fee Waivers
Who is Eligible
B.Des students at NID campuses with annual parental income below ₹6.0 Lakhs.
How to Apply
Apply at admission or at the start of subsequent semesters. Requires parents' IT returns for the last two financial years.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
A general scholarship program that can be combined with professional degrees at NLUs, SPAs, NIDs, or IMU if state-board percentile cuts are met.
Financial Benefit
₹12,000 per annum for graduation, ₹20,000 for post-graduation
Who is Eligible
Students scoring above the 80th percentile in Class XII for their stream. Family income below ₹4.5 Lakhs per annum.
How to Apply
Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal under the Ministry of Education tab. Requires Aadhaar seeding and college verification.