Unknown Scholarships Indian Students Miss Every Year (State + Private)
Most Indian students know about national-level scholarships like NSP, JRF, and INSPIRE — but hundreds of state-sponsored and private scholarships go unnoticed every year. These are often under-publicized, have fewer applicants, and higher chances of approval.
Whether you’re in class 10, 12, doing graduation, or preparing for UPSC/JEE/NEET, this blog reveals real scholarships students are missing out on — many with zero competition.
🧾 Why Most Students Miss Out
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Lack of awareness (not promoted well)
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Complicated state portals
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Preference for big-name scholarships only
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Assumption that you won’t be eligible
Let’s bust that myth — most of these scholarships are easy to apply for if you know where to look.
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Top Unknown Scholarships in India (State-Wise)
📍 1. MYSY Gujarat Scholarship
For: Gujarat students in Diploma, Degree, MBBS, Engineering
Perks: ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh/year
📍 2. SVMCM (Swami Vivekananda) Scholarship – West Bengal
For: Class 11 to Postgrad
Perks: ₹12,000 to ₹60,000 per year
📍 3. e-Kalyan (Jharkhand & Bihar)
For: SC/ST/OBC + General (Below ₹2.5L income)
Perks: ₹10,000–₹75,000 annually + hostel allowance
📍 4. Pragati & Saksham (AICTE)
For: Girl students (Pragati) and specially-abled (Saksham)
Perks: ₹50,000/year + ₹2,000/month
📍 5. Oasis Scholarship – West Bengal (ST/SC/OBC)
For: Class 9 to PG
Perks: ₹1,200 to ₹30,000/year
📍 6. Post Matric Scholarship – Almost Every State
State: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, UP, etc.
Perks: ₹10,000+ hostel + exam fee reimbursement
Search: “Post Matric Scholarship [Your State] + Apply”
🤝 Private Scholarships You Didn’t Know Existed
💼 1. Inlaks Scholarship
For: Graduate students (arts, humanities, design)
Perks: Up to ₹20 lakh for foreign universities
💼 2. Kotak Shiksha Nidhi
For: Families affected by COVID-19
Perks: Full tuition + device + mentorship
💼 3. Buddy4Study Hidden Scholarships
Tool: Buddy4Study constantly updates rare scholarships
Bonus: Filter by class, stream, state, gender
💼 4. Google Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship
For: Engineering students passionate about tech
Perks: $750 and mentorship
🧠 Pro Tips for Winning These
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Don’t wait for coaching centers to inform you — take initiative
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Use portals like NSP, Buddy4Study, Vidyasaarathi to stay updated
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Always write a personal statement or SOP, even if it’s optional
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