NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, NOV 6
A family’s financial limitations should never become a young student’s academic ceiling. Across India, countless talented students are forced to reconsider their higher education ambitions not for want of merit, but because the cost of pursuing a degree remains beyond their reach. Timely access to scholarship information can make the difference between an abandoned aspiration and a promising future.
In a sustained effort to bridge this information gap, Navjeevan Express, in association with Buddy4Study, continues its Scholarship Alert initiative, bringing seven scholarship and fellowship opportunities into the spotlight. Covering diverse academic streams, including engineering, medicine, agriculture, management, science, technology and allied disciplines, these initiatives seek to widen access to higher education and empower deserving students from financially constrained backgrounds.
The opportunities also place a special emphasis on educational inclusion, supporting girls, women aspiring to enter STEM disciplines, children of commercial vehicle drivers and students from disadvantaged communities.
Here is a ready-reference guide to the eight opportunities, their eligibility conditions, financial assistance and application deadlines.
SEVEN OPPORTUNITIES THAT DESERVE ATTENTION
- ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026–27: Recognising Merit, Supporting Aspirations
Offered by the ONGC Foundation, this scholarship supports meritorious first-year students belonging to SC, ST, OBC and economically weaker General categories who are pursuing Engineering, MBBS, MBA or a Master’s degree in Geology/Geophysics.
Applicants must be Indian nationals, below 31 years of age, with at least 60% marks or a 6.0 CGPA, and fulfil the applicable family-income criteria.
Scholarship amount: ₹48,000 per annum.
Last date: November 30, 2026.
Apply online: www.b4s.in/nnes/ONGM1
- Vylor Agritech Scholarship Programme FY 2026–27: Investing in the Future of Agriculture
Aimed at nurturing the next generation of agricultural professionals and researchers, the Vylor Agritech Scholarship supports students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes in Agriculture and allied disciplines.
Students enrolled in eligible government institutions, including IITs, NITs, IISc, ICAR-recognised colleges and State Agricultural Universities, can apply. The annual family income must not exceed ₹6 lakh. Children of Vylor and Buddy4Study employees are ineligible.
Scholarship amount: ₹25,000 per year for undergraduate students and ₹35,000 per year for postgraduate and PhD scholars.
Last date: November 30, 2026.
Apply online: www.b4s.in/nnes/VASP1
- Mahindra Saarthi Abhiyaan 2026–27: Keeping the Daughters of Truck Drivers on the Education Highway
Recognising the educational aspirations of daughters of truck drivers, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has introduced this initiative to help young women continue their studies despite financial constraints.
Girls studying in Classes 11 and 12, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across India are eligible. Applicants must be daughters or wards of truck drivers. Children of Buddy4Study or Mahindra & Mahindra employees are not eligible. Where the latest semester results are unavailable, previous odd-semester results may be considered.
Scholarship amount: ₹10,000 as a fixed award for each selected student.
Last date: November 30, 2026.
Apply online: www.b4s.in/nnes/MHSA4
- SDEF India Scholarship Programme 2026–27: Helping Merit Overcome Financial Barriers
The Swami Dayanand Education Foundation (SDEF) is extending financial assistance to academically meritorious students from economically constrained families entering professional undergraduate programmes in India.
Eligible first-year students admitted during 2026–27 to full-time BTech/BE, MBBS, BDS and BArch programmes can apply. The annual family income must not exceed ₹12 lakh. Applicants should not have taken a drop or gap year after Class 12 and must meet the prescribed academic, entrance examination and category-specific conditions.
Scholarship amount: Up to ₹50,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years, subject to annual review and continued eligibility. The amount is disbursed directly to the college or university towards approved educational expenses.
Last date: November 30, 2026.
Apply online: www.b4s.in/nnes/SDEF1
- WINGS – Women INspiring Growth in STEM Scholarship Programme: Opening New Doors for Women in Science and Technology
In a significant initiative to encourage greater participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, IIT Bombay alumnus Bharat Desai and his wife, Neerja Sethi, have launched the WINGS scholarship programme at IIT Bombay.
The initiative seeks to reduce financial barriers for female students planning to pursue undergraduate STEM programmes at IIT Bombay in the 2027–28 academic session. Applicants should not be availing themselves of any other government tuition grant or scholarship. Continuation of the scholarship is subject to maintaining a minimum 6.0 CPI.
Scholarship amount: Tuition fee support of ₹2 lakh per annum.
Last date: November 30, 2026.
Apply online: www.b4s.in/nnes/WINGS2
- SML Mahindra Scholarship Programme 2026–27: Empowering Daughters of Commercial Vehicle Drivers
Taking forward the cause of educational inclusion, SML Mahindra Limited is supporting meritorious girls whose parents are drivers of heavy or light commercial goods vehicles and large passenger transport vehicles, including buses.
Through its two categories, SML Saarthi and SML Unnati, the programme supports eligible girls studying in Classes 11 and 12 or pursuing undergraduate, diploma and polytechnic courses in STEM and core engineering disciplines.
Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks, while the annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh.
Scholarship amount: Up to ₹30,000, depending on the category.
Last date: November 15, 2026.
Apply online: www.b4s.in/nnes/SMLS1
- Satya Scholarship Programme 2026: Making Medical Education More Accessible
For students aspiring to build careers in healthcare, the Satya Scholarship Programme, an initiative of Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust, offers substantial financial assistance covering the annual course fee, along with accommodation and meal support.
The programme is open to eligible first-year students pursuing three-to-five-year undergraduate or integrated master’s programmes in MBBS, BDS, BPT, BSc Nursing and allied and healthcare disciplines.
Students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board in Punjab with at least 60% aggregate marks. Eligibility extends to students from Punjab admitted to 12 selected institutions in Ludhiana district and students from Ludhiana district admitted to selected top NIRF-ranked medical institutions across India. The annual parental income must not exceed ₹8 lakh, with applicable provisions for orphans.
Preference will be given to girl students, sportspersons, persons with disabilities, orphans and children of single parents.
Scholarship amount: 100% annual course fee coverage for the entire course duration, along with hostel, accommodation and meal support as per programme guidelines.
Last date: November 15, 2026.
Apply online: www.b4s.in/nnes/SAT4
AN OPPORTUNITY WORTH ACTING UPON
For students and parents, the message is clear: do not allow a lack of information to become another barrier to education. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements, financial limits, selection conditions and application deadlines. Prospective applicants should carefully examine the complete programme guidelines and submit their applications online well before the closing dates.
Navjeevan Express, through its continuing association with Buddy4Study, remains committed to bringing meaningful educational opportunities closer to students and families. Because a scholarship is more than financial assistance – it can be the first decisive step towards a brighter, more independent future.