Willing to pursue an engineering degree program? One must be conscious that the cost of a recognised college/university engineering course typically varies from INR 8 Lakh to INR 20 Lakh. A majority of students find it impossible to meet the course’s expensive costs, whether one goes for a government college or a private college. It provides a need for financial resources for students in which scholarships for BTech students play a vital role in supporting their total college expenses. About 13 engineering aspirants from Lakh turn up every year to fulfil their dreams. Several universities, private organisations, and companies provide a plethora of grants and fellowships to help these young engineers achieve their dream education.
Scholarships for engineering students – Government-funded
For students to undertake school and college-level education, a big chunk of scholarships is given by various government departments at the central and state level. Also, it provides scholarships for engineering students, medical students, research students, legal aspirants, and more to ensure that the next generation is well-versed in both technological and vocational skills. The financial aid it offers by scholarships to students allows them to acquire their dream career without any financial restrictions.
Scholarships for BTech students – Funded by Central Government
A variety of scholarship schemes are hosted by India’s government to encourage technical and vocational education among students. At each step, the government has something interesting to be given, whether one wants to obtain an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree in engineering. For the sake of education, the government allocates thousands of crores per year, out of which hundreds of crores deserving of scholarships are earmarked for meritorious and needy students.
The list below shows that the scholarships are offered by the central government or its associated organizations for engineering students.
List of Central Government-funded scholarships for BTech students
| S.No. | Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Period* |
| 1. | Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India | July to September |
| 2. | Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India | July to September |
| 3. | Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | July to October |
| 4. | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles | Welfare and Rehabilitation Board, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. | July to October |
| 5. | Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | July to October |
| 6. | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India | July to October |
| 7. | Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric | Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India | July to October |
| 8. | S.N. Bose Scholars Program | SERB, DST (Govt. of India), IUSSTF & WINStep Forward | September to October |
| 9. | AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | June to August |
| 10. | AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | April to June |
| 11. | Digital India Internship Scheme | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India | April to May |
| 12. | Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India | February to April |
| 13. | Khorana Program for Scholars | Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) | December to January |
| 14. | Ramanujan Fellowship (Science and Engineering Research Board) | Science & Engineering Research Board | Runs throughout the year |
*The period of application mentioned above is tentative which may change at the discretion of the scholarship providing authorities.
Scholarships for BTech students – Funded by State Government
In addition to the central government’s contribution, the state governments are now providing scholarships to provide financial support to students who wish to pursue an engineering career. Disbursed based on the ability or means of a recipient or both merit and means, these scholarships bear the expense of completing a degree program in engineering. Information on scholarships for engineering students, declared separately by the state governments, can be found either on the National Scholarship Platform or the appropriate state portal.
When is it likely to qualify for these scholarships? In the list below, find information about the state government-sponsored scholarships for engineering students.
List of scholarships funded by State Government
| S.No. | Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Period* |
| 1. | PRERANA Post Matric Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC Communities | Government of Odisha | July to October |
| 2. | Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal | Government of West Bengal | July to September |
| 3. | Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Kerala | Government of Kerala. | June to August |
| 4. | State Merit Scholarship, Kerala | Government of Kerala. | June to August |
| 5. | Post-matric (Other Than Intermediate) Scholarship for OBC, Uttar Pradesh | Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. | July to August |
| 6. | Post-matric (Other Than Intermediate) Scholarship for Minorities, Uttar Pradesh | Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. | July to August |
| 7. | Post-matric Scholarship for Disabled, Maharashtra | Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | June to December |
| 8. | Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, Maharashtra | Social Welfare Commissionerate Office, Government of Maharashtra | June to December |
| 9. | Book Bank for SC Students, Maharashtra | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | June to December |
| 10. | Technical Education Scholarships for PG/Degree/Engineering Courses, Himachal Pradesh | Directorate of Technical Education, Vocational & Industrial Training, Government of Himachal Pradesh | June to December |
| 11. | Professional Training Allowance and Subsistence Stipend Attached to the Hostel Students | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | June to December |
| 12. | Nagaland State Merit Scholarship | Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland | June to July |
| 13. | Post-Matric Scholarship for Schedule Tribe Students, Nagaland | Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Nagaland | June to July |
| 14. | Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) | Government of Rajasthan | April to June |
| 15. | NEC Merit Scholarship, Tripura | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Tripura | March to April |
| 16. | Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students, Delhi | Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi | March to April |
*The period of application mentioned above is tentative which may change at the discretion of the scholarship providing authorities.
Scholarships for BTech students – girls
If one knows that there are about 9 to 10 scholarships solely open to girls eager to pursue an engineering career? If not, this section compiles the scholarship list, specifically for girls who aim to emerge shortly as good engineers. To ensure that funds do not pose a barrier in their road to success, both government and private institutions provide scholarships for girls.
List of scholarships for girls
| S.No. | Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Period* |
| 1. | Adobe India Women-in-Technology Scholarship | Adobe-India | July to October |
| 2. | Glow and Lovely Foundation Scholarship | Glow and Lovely Foundation | August to October |
| 3. | Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship | Dr. Reddy’s Foundation | June to August |
| 4. | Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship (JBNSTS), West Bengal | Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata | May to July |
| 5. | L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship | L’Oréal India | May to July |
| 6. | UGAM – Legrand Scholarship Program | Legrand India | June to July |
| 7. | Tata Housing Scholarships for Meritorious Girl Students | Tata Housing | February to March |
| 8. | RWTH International Academy – Women in Engineering Scholarship | RWTH Aachen University, Denmark | January to March |
| 9. | Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM | Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) | January to February |
*The period of application mentioned above is tentative which may change at the discretion of the scholarship providing authorities.
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