Scholarship superhighway 2026: Your gateway to dream campuses, global careers & financial freedom

NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JUNE 23

As higher education costs continue to rise and competition intensifies, a host of prestigious scholarship opportunities are opening doors for deserving students across India and abroad. From engineering innovators and meritorious Class 10 and 12 graduates to transgender learners, children from economically weaker sections and aspiring global scholars, these programmes are designed to transform academic dreams into reality.

For the discerning student-readers of Navjeevan Express, we have joined hands with Buddy4Study to bring the latest scholarship alerts that can ease financial burdens and accelerate educational aspirations.

Among the standout opportunities is the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Scholarship, which invites undergraduate engineering students to showcase their creativity, innovation and leadership skills. Open to full-time engineering students from AICTE and UGC-approved institutions across all branches, the scholarship recognises emerging engineering talent and encourages academic excellence. Applicants must have cleared all credit courses in a single attempt and secured at least 60 per cent aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale.

The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Scholarship Program 2026-27, an initiative by Buddy4Study, extends financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds who passed Class 10 or 12 during the 2025-26 academic year. Eligible students can receive a one-time scholarship of up to ₹30,000 to continue their education without financial hurdles.

The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Transgender Scholarship Program 2026-27, implemented through Buddy4Study as part of the bank’s CSR initiative, seeks to empower deserving transgender students across India. The scholarship is available for students studying in Classes 9 to 12, as well as those pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses through recognised institutions.

Students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region can benefit from the Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2026-27, which offers ₹3,500 per month for 21 months, amounting to ₹73,500. Beyond financial aid, selected scholars receive mentorship, career guidance, academic support and exposure visits to strengthen their educational journey.

The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2026-27) by Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. supports students in Classes 9 to 12 from southern, eastern and northeastern India. The initiative primarily assists children of commercial drivers, mechanics and students belonging to economically weaker sections.

For those pursuing higher studies, the Sakal India Foundation Education Loan Scholarship 2026-27 offers valuable assistance to deserving students enrolled in graduate, postgraduate, diploma and PhD programmes in India and overseas. The scholarship aims to support academically strong students facing financial constraints.

Meanwhile, ambitious students aspiring for international legal education can explore the prestigious Amal Clooney Scholarship 2027, offered by the University of Law in partnership with Amal Clooney and the Clooney Foundation for Justice. The scholarship is available for eligible postgraduate programmes and is awarded based on academic merit and performance in the scholarship assessment.

These scholarships collectively represent more than financial assistance—they are pathways to opportunity, empowerment and academic excellence for thousands of students striving to build a brighter future.