A free, proctored online quiz on financial literacy for school students of Classes 6-12, conducted by NCFE with the financial regulators RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA. Cash prizes or vouchers go to national and zonal winners.
Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi (Ministry of Education, Government of India)
Government of India merit scholarships through Central Sanskrit University for Class 9-12 students who study Sanskrit, Pali or Prakrit as a main or optional subject. The 2026-27 online window has closed; the next call is expected in 2027.
Raqamli texnologiyalar vazirligi – Raqamli taʼlimni rivojlantirish markazi (IT-Istedod)
Young citizens of Uzbekistan aged 14–30 who earn an approved international IT certificate can claim back up to 60% of their course and exam costs, or up to 100% for professional-level certificates if they hold English at B2 or above. Applications are filed online at any time.
An annual essay prize from Oriel College for Year 12 students on colonialism and its legacies, with two equal prizes of £250 and a prize lecture. The 2027 call has not yet been published.
National skills competition for students with disabilities at special junior and senior secondary schools (SMPLB/SMALB), in fields such as culinary arts and massage/acupressure, held online.
UC Language Festival, Universitas Ciputra (with Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Timur)
A national video book-review competition for SMA/SMK/MA students about Indonesian literary works, run by UC Language Festival at Universitas Ciputra with Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Timur. The 2026 round is over; the next edition is not announced.
School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra (MahaDBT)
A Government of Maharashtra merit scholarship for Class 11 and 12 students who scored 60% or more in SSC, open to all categories. The AY 2026-27 applications are handled through the new MahaDBT 2.0 portal.
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
A Delhi government scholarship of Rs 5,000 a year for Classes 9-10 and Rs 10,000 a year for Classes 11-12 for SC, ST and OBC students of Delhi schools who scored at least 50% (Classes 9-10) or 60% (Classes 11-12) in the previous class.
CBSE's creative-writing programme in which students write an original short story in Hindi or English; the best entries of each category are e-published by CBSE as a short-story compilation.