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Added to StudyDesk · 9 September 2026
Newly added coverage includes Vahani, Sashakt and SOF Girl Child Scholarship. Check each programme’s application or nomination status.
What students should do now
Profile filters should widen options, not hide general scholarships that also accept you.
- Filter Female plus your study level/course.
- Compare exclusive girls' schemes with general merit/need awards.
- Check first-year and institution restrictions.
- Verify family-income and marks thresholds on the current provider page.
Scholarships to check
Use the main scholarship finder
How to shortlist scholarships for girls and women
Profile-specific scholarships should widen opportunity, not replace general schemes. Eligible students should also check merit-cum-means, state and central scholarships.
- Use course and year filters first: some awards are for Class 12 leavers, some only for first-year engineering, and others support any recognised graduation programme.
- Check whether the programme is exclusively for women or simply gives preference to women; those are different eligibility rules.
- Compare academic minimums, family-income ceilings and institution lists before focusing on the award amount.
- Where a scheme also supports PwD, single-parent, orphaned or other special categories, read the exact current definition instead of assuming eligibility.
Before submitting any application
Open the official terms for the current cycle and check the deadline, application route and required documents one final time. Save a copy of the submitted form or acknowledgement. If the provider changes a deadline or status, the canonical StudyDesk guide should be updated rather than creating a duplicate page.
Sources & verification
Scholarship status is checked against government/provider sources. Open, closed, renewal-only and not-yet-opened schemes are kept separate.
Frequently asked questions
Are all scholarships on StudyDesk currently open?
No. StudyDesk includes open, recently closed, renewal-only and upcoming/not-yet-opened schemes, and labels the status on each page.
Where should I apply?
Use the official provider or government portal linked on the scholarship page. Do not pay anyone who promises guaranteed selection.
How should I use this StudyDesk page?
Use it to understand the current status and next action, then verify the time-sensitive detail on the linked official source before submitting a form, travelling, paying a fee or making an admission decision.
Are there scholarships only for girl students in India?
Yes, several schemes specifically support girls or women, but eligible students should also check general government, state and merit-cum-means scholarships.
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