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