Scholarships: July 26, 2025
An initiative of The Dalai Lama Trust
Eligibility: Indian citizens who are residents of Himachal Pradesh, are pursuing undergraduate studies, have demonstrated strong academic performance and exhibit responsibility, sincerity, honesty, and good moral character, as well as those who are orphaned, semi-orphaned, or belong to a destitute family.
Rewards: Full funding
Application: Online
Deadline: August 31
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Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation SSC Students Scholarship
An initiative of the Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation.
Eligibility: Domiciled students of Gujarat and Maharashtra who are classified as hearing-impaired and have completed their SSC exam in June 2025 from a regular secondary school in either state.
Rewards: Scholarships and other prizes
Application: Through post to: Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation, 303, Aries Palms, Tower B, 5/6 Shobhana Nagar, Vasana Road, Vadodara, 390015 Gujarat.
Deadline: August 31
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Muskaan Scholarship Programme 2.0
An initiative by Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL)
Eligibility: Students in Classes 9 to 12 from the EWS category or whose parents are commercial drivers (LMV/HMV), mechanics from the southern, eastern, and northeastern states of India, and who have scored above 60% in their previous class and have an annual family income of ₹800,000 per annum.
Rewards: Up to ₹12,000 and mentorship
Application: Online
Deadline: September 30
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