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Part of situation: Student scholarship opportunities in India (2 clusters)

Scholarships in India offer up to ₹10 lakh for students

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Several major scholarship opportunities are available for students in India for the 2026–27 academic year, covering fields such as MBBS, engineering, STEM, management, and research. Depending on the specific scheme, eligible students can receive financial assistance ranging from a one-time award of ₹30,000 to as much as ₹10 lakh per year.

Notable programs include the WINGS (Women INspiring Growth in STEM) Scholarship at IIT Bombay, which offers ₹2 lakh annually to female undergraduate STEM students. Additionally, the Concentrix Scholarship provides up to ₹65,000 per year to female students enrolled in the first year of an MBBS course at a government medical college. Several application deadlines are approaching in late October 2026.

Entities

IIT Bombay · Mastercard Foundation · University of Cape Town · University of Rwanda

Sources

National Scholarship Portal 2026-27: Last Date & Schemes [thecareerbeacon.in]
8 Major Scholarships Open for Students in India: Get Up to ₹10 Lakh a Year [thehindustangazette.com]
6 scholarship opportunities for African students with deadlines in 2026 and 2027 [www.pulse.com.gh]