Scholarships: October 3, 2026

Freepik | Photo Credit: Freepik SML Mahindra ScholarshipAn initiative of SML Mahindra Limited.Eligibility: Open to daughters of drivers of heavy and light commercial road transport vehicles who are studying in Classes 11 or 12 or pursuing UG, diploma or polytechnic courses in STEM and core Engineering fields with minimum 60% and family income of ₹600,000.Rewards: Up to ₹30,000Application: OnlineDeadline: October 21www.b4s.in/edge/SMLS1Parivartan ECSS ProgrammeAN initiative of the HDFC BankEligibility: Students who are Indian nationals studying in school (Class 1 to 12) or in diploma, ITI, polytechnic, UG and PG (general and professional) courses and have minimum 55% in the most recent qualifying exam and have an annual family income not exceeding ₹250,000. Preference will be given to those who have experienced a personal/family crisis in the past three years that impacted their ability to continue their studies.Rewards: Up to ₹75,000Application: OnlineDeadline: October 31www.b4s.in/edge/HDFC63The NSP Post-Matric Financial Assistance SchemeOffered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.Eligibility: Wards of workers beedi, cine, IOMC, LSDM, or mica mine industries who are students in a government-recognised institution ( from Class 11 to PG) and have passed the previous qualifying exam in the first attempt. Monthly income for workers should not exceed ₹10,000 (beedi/mine industries) and ₹8,000 (cine workers).Rewards: Up to ₹25,000 per annum.Application: OnlineDeadline: October 31www.b4s.in/edge/MLE9Courtesy: Buddy4study.com Published - October 04, 2026 02:00 pm IST