Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
BITS Pilani gives merit and merit-cum-need tuition waivers of 10% to 100% to about 25% of its First Degree students, and a full four-year tuition scholarship to the top 500 BITSAT rankers with family income up to Rs 20 lakh. The page describes the BITSAT-2026 cycle.
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra (MahaDBT)
A Government of Maharashtra merit scholarship of Rs 300 a month for Scheduled Caste students who scored 75% or more in Class 10 and study in Class 11 and 12, paid in addition to the central scholarship. AY 2026-27 applications are via MahaDBT 2.0.
Samsung India (with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi)
Samsung India's innovation competition, run with IIT Delhi's FITT, for young people aged 14-22 who propose solutions to real-world problems in four themes. The 2027 edition has not been announced yet.
Ministry of Education, Government of India (with MyGov)
The Prime Minister's annual exam-stress dialogue with students of Classes 6-12, teachers and parents. Participation to be chosen for the event is through an online MyGov activity; the 2027 call has not been announced.
ACM India with ACM IKDD (Indian National AI Olympiad, INAIO)
The second stage of India's national route to the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI 2027, Singapore): an online test for Stage 1 qualifiers and for students with direct entry from other olympiads.
The National Tax Agency's annual Japanese essay contest, run since 1962, asking high school students what they think about the meaning and role of taxes. The 2027 (Reiwa 9) call has not been published yet.
Hertford College, University of Oxford, with Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
Four spring-term webinars from Hertford College (Oxford) and Emmanuel College (Cambridge) introducing Oxbridge to Year 11 and 12 students at state schools in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. Registration for 2027 opens in November 2026.
Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Sosyal Hizmetler Dairesi Başkanlığı)
One-off, non-repayable grant from Mersin Metropolitan Municipality for students from Mersin families who win a place at a state university (or a full scholarship at a foundation university) through YKS.
The Historical Association with the Spirit of Normandy Trust
Annual history scholarship awards for young people aged 11-19, run by the Historical Association with the Spirit of Normandy Trust. Entries investigate, analyse and write about a historical theme in local history, the modern world and 20th-century history.
Embassy of Japan in India and Consulates-General of Japan (MEXT, Government of Japan)
Fully funded bachelor's degree study in Japan for Indian students who finish Class 12 with at least 80%, selected through the Embassy and Consulates of Japan in India. The 2027-intake call closed in May 2026; the next call has not been posted.
Fully funded government scholarship for kelas 12 students to study an undergraduate degree at selected universities abroad; the Q&A is published on the LPDP platform.