Directorate of Education (Schools), Government of Manipur
The Manipur Directorate of Education (Schools) awards merit scholarships to students who passed the HSLC (Class X) examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur with high ranks; the scholarship supports their Class XI-XII studies.
Grades 11–12
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Kotak Education Foundation (Kotak Mahindra Group CSR)
Kotak Education Foundation scholarship of INR 1.5 lakh a year for meritorious girls from low-income families who have passed Class 12 and enter professional degree courses such as engineering, MBBS, architecture or integrated law. The next cycle has not been announced.
Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), for the HBCSE National Olympiad Programme
The first stage of India's Chemistry Olympiad pathway: a two-hour national exam organised by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers for Class 10-12 students, leading to INChO and the OCSC selection camp.
National Bal Bhavan (autonomous body, Ministry of Education), New Delhi
National Bal Bhavan's annual summer programme in New Delhi where members aged 5-16 spend the vacation on creative art, performing art, science and sports activities; membership costs Rs 200 a year and is free for EWS, SC/ST and Divyang children.
Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, Labour Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
A Rs 2,000 educational scholarship (and, for private-school students, a Rs 1,000 book allowance) for children of workers studying in Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) in Tamil Nadu.
Young Indians (Yi), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Yi's national civic leadership platform in which school students of Classes 9-12 play parliamentarians in city, regional and national rounds, delivering speeches, debating and drafting solutions to national issues, with national finals in New Delhi.
Regional Science Centre and Planetarium, Calicut (National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture)
Students can take a one-year membership of the Innovation Hub at the Regional Science Centre and Planetarium in Kozhikode, use its tool-equipped laboratory and develop their own science and technology project ideas under expert approval.
Department of Aerospace Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur
During World Space Week the Department of Aerospace Engineering at SRMIST runs free competitions for school students: glider, poster presentation, painting and essay writing, plus a facility tour. The next edition has not been announced.
State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Chhattisgarh, Raipur
SCERT Chhattisgarh's state science puzzle competition for Class 9 and 10 students of recognised schools in Chhattisgarh, with free offline application through the school and an exam on a set Sunday.
National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
The Department of Science and Technology's flagship children's science project programme: teams of two children aged 10-17 carry out a study of a local problem on a focal theme and present it at district, state and national levels. The 2026-27 theme is 'Science and Innovation for Sustainability'.
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation (Life Insurance Corporation of India)
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation scholarships for students from economically weaker families: a Special Scholarship of Rs 15,000 a year after Class 10 (for Class 11-12, diploma or ITI) and a General Scholarship of Rs 20,000-50,000 a year after Class 12. The next cycle has not been announced.
Wipro Foundation's national sustainability programme for school teams (Class 6-12): choose Water, Biodiversity or Waste, do hands-on activities and write an analytical essay. 25 teams win INR 50,000 each. The next edition has not been announced.