As I'm planning my college education in India, I'm eager to know about available scholarships. Can anyone share information on programs that are aimed at general college students, regardless of specific majors?
There are a variety of scholarships available in India for college students across a wide range of fields. Here are a few that you might find interesting:
1. National Scholarship Portal (NSP): this is a government portal where you can find a variety of scholarships for Indian students offered by different government departments. The scholarships are categorized by the department that offers them, student's level of study, and other factors.
2. UGC scholarships: The University Grants Commission (UGC) offers a number of scholarships aimed at college and university students. These include the Post-Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses, the Ishan Uday for North Eastern Region, and others.
3. AICTE scholarships: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers scholarships for students pursuing technical education (like engineering, architecture, pharmacy, etc.). They offer several scholarships like the Pragati Scholarship for girls, the Saksham Scholarship for disabled students, and more.
4. The Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) grants scholarships to undergraduate students in arts/commerce/science/medical/engineering and other technical and professional disciplines.
5. Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation: This foundation offers scholarships for postgraduate students. The scholarships are interest-free loan scholarships which cover tuition fees or living expenses which will be awarded based on the Foundation's ranking of the candidate's potential for future leadership.
In addition to these, there are many other scholarships based on various eligibility criteria like income, community, grades, and more. These can be found in different portals online. If interested, you should thoroughly research the eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines of each scholarship. I wish you the best of luck in your search for scholarships.
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