This document summarizes the Indian government's scholarship schemes as of July 21, 2025, in response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 129. The government provides financial assistance to students across various categories through multiple scholarship schemes. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria and specific scheme guidelines can be found on the websites of the following departments and ministries:
1. Department of Higher Education: [https://www.education.gov.in/scholarshipseducationloan0](https://www.education.gov.in/scholarshipseducationloan0)
2. University Grants Commission: [https://www.ugc.gov.in/HomestudentCorner](https://www.ugc.gov.in/HomestudentCorner)
3. All India Council for Technical Education: [https://www.aicte-india.org/bureaus/rifd/ScholarshipSchemes](https://www.aicte-india.org/bureaus/rifd/ScholarshipSchemes)
4. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: [https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemecat](https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemecat)
5. Ministry of Tribal Affairs: [https://tribal.nic.in/ScholarshiP.aspx](https://tribal.nic.in/ScholarshiP.aspx)
6. Ministry of Minority Affairs: [https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/showcontent.php?lang=1&level=2&ls_id=661&lid=823](https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/showcontent.php?lang=1&level=2&ls_id=661&lid=823)
7. Department of Science and Technology: [https://dst.gov.in/inspireschemeinnovation-sciencepursuitinspiredresearch](https://dst.gov.in/inspireschemeinnovation-sciencepursuitinspiredresearch)
State/UT/district and year-wise data on the number of beneficiaries under each scholarship, including specific data for Uttar Pradesh, for the last three years, is available at [https://www.education.gov.in/parlques](https://www.education.gov.in/parlques).
The government disseminates information about these scholarships through print and social media, targeting stakeholders such as education departments and higher secondary boards in all States. A dedicated student section on the National Scholarship Portal also provides relevant information. Details regarding the funds allocated for spreading awareness can be accessed at [https://www.education.gov.in/parlques](https://www.education.gov.in/parlques).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Education: The central government ministry responsible for education in India, formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question about scholarship schemes was raised.
Scholarship Schemes: The main topic of the policy document, referring to various financial aid programs provided by the Government of India to students.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India, specifically mentioned as an area for which year-wise data on scholarship beneficiaries is requested.
University Grants Commission: A statutory body established by the Government of India for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India.
All India Council for Technical Education: A statutory body and a national-level council for technical education under the Department of Higher Education.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society.
National Scholarship Portal: A digital platform offering various scholarships from different ministries and departments of the Government of India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 129
ANSWERED ON 21/07/2025
SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES
129. SHRI MOHIBBULLAH:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) the details of list of all scholarship schemes that are being provided by the Government;
(b) the total number of students eligible and number of beneficiaries under each of the
scholarships under the Government in the country during the last three years, State/UT/district
and year-wise particularly in Uttar Pradesh; and
(c) the amount of funds allocated to spread awareness about these scholarship schemes?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)
(a) to (c): The Government is implementing different scholarship schemes for providing
financial assistance to all categories of students, subject to extant scheme guidelines. The
details of these schemes including the eligibility criteria laid down for scholarship are available
in the following websites:
Sl. No. Ministry/ Department Website links
The details are available at
1. Department of Higher Education https://www.education.gov.in/scholarships-
education-loan-0
The details are available at
2. University Grants Commission
https://www.ugc.gov.in/Home/student_Corner
The details are available at
All India Council for Technical
3. https://www.aicte-
Education
india.org/bureaus/rifd/Scholarship-SchemesMinistry of Social Justice & The details are available at
4.
Empowerment https://socialjustice.gov.in/scheme-cat
The details are available at
5. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
https://tribal.nic.in/ScholarshiP.aspx
The details are available at
6. Ministry of Minority Affairs https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/show_conte
nt.php?lang=1&level=2&ls_id=661&lid=823
The details are available at
Department of Science and
7. https://dst.gov.in/inspire-scheme-innovation-
Technology
science-pursuit-inspired-research
The number of beneficiaries under each of the scholarships under the Government in the
country during the last three years, State/UT/district and year-wise particularly in Uttar Pradesh
may be accessed at https://www.education.gov.in/parl_ques.
To spread awareness among the students, information regarding the scholarship is disseminated
through print and social media among the stakeholders, including education departments and
higher secondary boards of all States. Information useful for the students are also provided at
dedicated students’ section of the National Scholarship Portal. The details of the funds
available for the spreading awareness may be accessed at
https://www.education.gov.in/parl_ques.
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