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Rising education costs have made scholarships vital for students in India and abroad. As Lokmat Times continues to serve students with scholarship updates, several programmes now offer tuition waivers, stipends, accommodation and travel support for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers. Special initiatives support students with disabilities, while international scholarships provide financial assistance along with global exposure. Experts say these schemes help reduce dropouts and enable students to pursue careers without financial barriers. Students are encouraged to check eligibility criteria and deadlines to make the most of these opportunities.

State & national scholarships 2025–26

Shri Tulsi Tanti Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Female students studying in Class 9, with a family income of up to Rs 6 lakh; studying in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Daman or Puducherry. Children of Buddy4Study employees are not eligible.

Benefit: Rs 6,000 per year.

Deadline: January 14, 2026.

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Teach For India Fellowship 2026

Eligibility: Indian or OCI graduates (by June/July 2026); first-time applicants for the 2026 cohort.

Benefit: Monthly stipend of Rs 25,344; housing allowance of Rs 6,000–12,600; work reimbursements; health insurance up to Rs 1 lakh; counselling support; leave and holidays; and access to a career fair. Housing allowance is provided after relocation.

Deadline: February 8, 2026.

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International scholarships & internships

Taiwan International Internship Program (TIIP) 2026

Eligibility: Final-year undergraduate students, master’s students or degree holders; not open to Ph.D. students, previous TIIP participants or Academia Sinica staff.

Benefit: Monthly stipend of NTD 30,000 (approximately Rs 85,830), along with other benefits.

Deadline: January 15, 2026.

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CERN summer student programme 2026

Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s students in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related fields; completed ≥6 semesters (3 years) by summer start; good English; not previously worked at CERN >3 months or participated in the programme; open to CERN Member and Non-Member States.
Benefit: Tax-free daily allowance CHF 93 (~₹10,483); health insurance; travel support to Geneva; assistance with accommodation; hands-on technical or scientific project experience.
Deadline: 26 January 2026

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Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2026–27

Eligibility: Candidates aged up to 25 years for undergraduate or diploma programmes and up to 35 years for postgraduate programmes; English proficiency required through GCE O-Level, IGCSE grade C, TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0.

Benefit: Full tuition fee waiver; return airfare; monthly allowance of BND 500; meal allowance of BND 150; book allowance of BND 600 per year; accommodation; baggage allowance; and insurance.

Deadline: February 15, 2026.

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Disability scholarships & fellowships

National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NFPwD) 2026

Eligibility: Persons with at least 40% disability pursuing full-time M.Phil or Ph.D. programmes; family income up to Rs 6 lakh.

Benefit: Rs 37,000 per month and Rs 10,000 per year for Junior Research Fellowship (first two years); Rs 42,000 per month and Rs 20,500 per year for Senior Research Fellowship (remaining period); HRA as applicable.

Deadline: January 10, 2026.

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Aadhar Kaushal Scholarship 2025–26

Eligibility: Students with physical disabilities, securing at least 60% marks, with a family income of up to Rs 3 lakh, across India; preference given to candidates from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Benefit: Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000, depending on college fees.

Deadline: January 13, 2026.