New scholarship windows open for students

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

As part of its weekly scholarship series, Lokmat Times highlights key international, national, state and girls’ special fellowships now open for applications. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is fast emerging as a major education hub, with rising interest in global exposure, social-sector roles and professional courses. From journalism and teaching to medical and skill-based programmes, these schemes offer crucial financial support. Students should track eligibility and deadlines and apply through official portals in time.

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International fellowships and scholarshipsCIJ Climate investigations training scholarship 2026 (up to £2,638)

Eligibility: Early to mid-career journalists with experience or interest in climate/environment reporting; working knowledge of English; compulsory participation in all CIC modules.

Benefits: Free 24.5-hour online Climate Investigations Course covering climate fundamentals, climate finance, data-driven investigations and ECOSINT, valued up to £2,638 (approx. Rs 3.31 lakh).

Deadline: 11 February

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Türkiye scholarships 2026

Eligibility: International applicants (including India) for Associate, UG, PG and Research programmes; age limit 21 (UG/Associate), 30 (PG), 50 (Research); minimum marks 70% (UG/Associate), 75% (PG). Turkish citizens and students already studying in Türkiye are not eligible.

Benefits: Monthly stipend (₺4,500–₺9,000), full tuition waiver, university placement, accommodation or housing allowance, health insurance, one-time return airfare, free one-year Turkish language course.

Deadline: 20 February

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National fellowships and scholarships

Teach for India fellowship 2026

Eligibility: Indian citizens or OCI; graduation completed by June/July 2026; first-time applicants.

Benefits: Rs 25,344 monthly stipend; Rs 6,000–12,600 housing allowance; expense reimbursements; health insurance up to Rs 1 lakh with counselling; paid leave and career fair access.

Deadline: 08 February

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MynVidya: Myntra cares scholarship programme

Eligibility: Children of garment workers or artisan families (Class 12 with 60%, full-time graduation, family income ≤ Rs 5 lakh); upskilling students aged 14–30 enrolled in NSDC or government skill programmes.

Benefit: Rs 20,000 per year for three years, renewable based on performance.

Deadline: 15 February

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State scholarship

TSDPL Silver jubilee scholarship programme 2025–26 (MBBS/BDS)

Eligibility: MBBS/BDS students (any year); minimum 60% in Classes 10 and 12; family income up to Rs 5 lakh; Class 12 from Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar, Pantnagar, Faridabad, Pune, Chennai, Tada, Kolkata (HO) or Sanand; preference for girls, students with disabilities, SC/ST and those with extracurricular achievements.

Benefit: Rs 1 lakh for one year towards academic expenses.

Deadline: 07 February

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Girls’ Special

Mahindra saarthi abhiyaan

Eligibility: Girl students from Class 11, 12, vocational courses, ITI, polytechnic, diploma, or graduation/post-graduation (any year); children of truck drivers; PAN-India applicants. Children of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited or Buddy4Study employees are not eligible.

Benefit: Rs 10,000 scholarship with guidance support.

Deadline: 10 February