Buddy For Study: Seven Scholarship Schemes For Students Announced, Check Direct Links To apply

BHUBANESWAR: Buddy4Study, a leading scholarship platform, has announced the launch of seven major students’ scholarship initiatives for the 2026–27 academic year.

Partnering with prominent corporate philanthropies and foundations, these schemes offer critical financial aid ranging between Rs.12,000 to Rs.75,000, as well as full coaching fee waivers.

Aimed at bridging economic gaps in the education sector, the initiatives are designed to assist high-merit, underprivileged students, with dedicated inclusions for girl students, children of commercial drivers, candidates with physical disabilities, and transgender students.

With application deadlines closing between October 25 and November 30, 2026, students across India can submit their profiles through the designated online portals.

Key scholarship programme

1. SDEF India Scholarship Programme 2026-27

The SDEF India Scholarship Programme 2026-27, an initiative of the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation (SDEF), supports academically meritorious students from financially constrained families who are beginning professional undergraduate courses in India.

Selected students can receive up to Rs. 50,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years, subject to annual review and continued eligibility.

The scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the student’s college or university towards approved educational expenses.

Eligibility

• Open to students admitted to the first year of a full-time eligible professional undergraduate programme in 2026-27.
• The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed INR 12 lakh from all sources.
• Applicants should not have taken a drop or gap year after Class 12.
• Students must meet the applicable academic, entrance examination and category-wise eligibility criteria for their course.
• Eligible programmes include B.Tech./B.E., MBBS, BDS, and B.Arch.
• Applicants must be willing to participate in further assessment and selection stages, if shortlisted.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Direct link to apply: www.b4s.in/edb/SDEF1

2. Indic AI Scholarship Programme CAT 2026

The Indic AI Scholarship Programme 2026-27 supports Students with Disabilities by providing a 100% scholarship for CAT preparation.

In collaboration with IMS Learning, the programme offers an 8-week structured preparation course through live online classes, along with study materials, mock tests, and learning support to help eligible students prepare for the CAT examination and pursue their MBA aspirations.

Selected students will receive a 100% scholarship for CAT preparation.

Eligibility

Students with Disabilities who meet the following criteria can apply:

• Open to students across India who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (UG) degree, particularly those in their third or final year.
• Applicants must be planning to pursue an MBA and preparing for the CAT examination.
• Applicants must hold a valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) card.

Application deadline: October 25, 2026

Direct link to apply: www.b4s.in/edb/IASP1

3. Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship Programme 2026-27

Instituted by the Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, the Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship Programme 2026-27 supports meritorious girl students studying at government schools and colleges across India.

Through financial aid, it enables students from Class 9 to post-graduation to pursue their education with confidence, while fostering academic and personal growth.

Scholarship of up to Rs.60,000 will be given.

Eligibility

• Open exclusively to meritorious girl students currently enrolled in Classes 9 to 12, Polytechnic Diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate courses at recognised government schools, colleges, or institutions across India.
• Applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their most recent academic year.
• The annual parental income of the applicants from all sources must not exceed INR 6,00,000.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Direct link to apply: www.b4s.in/edb/ABCC18

4. Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Programme 2026-27

The Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Programme 2026-27, an initiative by Tata Capital Limited, provides financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing Class 11, Class 12, undergraduate, diploma, and ITI courses at recognised institutions across India.

Selected students can receive 80% to 100% of their tuition/course fees, up to Rs.15,000 (Class 11 & 12) and up to Rs.18,000 (undergraduate, diploma & ITI), based on their academic performance. (Whichever is less)

Eligibility

• Open to Indian students in Classes 11 and 12 or pursuing UG, Diploma, or ITI courses at recognised institutions.
• Minimum 60% marks in the previous year.
• Annual parental income must not exceed Rs.4 lakh.

Application deadline: October 26, 2026

Direct link to apply: www.b4s.in/edb/TCPS37

 

 

5.Parivartan ECSS Programme 2026-27

The Parivartan ECSS Programme 2026-27 is a scholarship initiative aimed at supporting meritorious and financially underprivileged students from Class 1 to the postgraduate level.

Scholarship up to INR 75,000 will be given based on education level.

 

Eligibility

• Open to students in Classes 1 to 12, diploma, ITI, polytechnic, undergraduate (general and professional), and postgraduate (general and professional) courses
• Minimum 55% marks in the most recent qualifying examination
• Annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 2.5 lakh
• Open to Indian nationals only

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who have experienced a personal or family crisis in the past three years that has significantly impacted their ability to continue their studies

Application deadline: October 31, 2026

Direct link to apply: www.b4s.in/edb/HDFC63

6. Muskaan Scholarship Programme 2.0 (2026-27)

The Muskaan Scholarship Programme 2.0 (2026-27), an initiative by Valvoline Cummins Private Limited (VCPL), supports students in Classes 9 to 12 from southern, eastern, and northeastern India.

The programme aims to help children of commercial drivers, mechanics, and EWS category students continue their education.

Selected students will receive scholarship benefits up to Rs. 12,000 (based on actual expenses) and mentorship support (Session on Road Safety)

Eligibility

• Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 from Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana are eligible to apply.
• Open to children of commercial drivers, including LMV/HMV drivers, children of mechanics, and students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category.
• Applicants must have secured 60% and above in their previous class.
• The total annual Family income from all sources must not exceed INR 8 lakh.
• Children of employees of Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) and Buddy4Study are not eligible.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Direct link to apply: www.b4s.in/edb/MKSP3

7. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Transgender Scholarship Programme 2026-27

The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Transgender Scholarship Programme 2026-27 is a CSR initiative of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited.

It aims to empower talented and deserving transgender students across India. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in Classes 9 to 12 or pursuing undergraduate/postgraduate courses at recognised government or private open schools and universities.

Selected candidates will receive a one-time scholarship of up to INR 40,000.

Eligibility

• Open to pan-India transgender students pursuing secondary, senior secondary, or undergraduate/postgraduate studies through any government or private open school or open university.
• A minimum score of 35% in Class 10 and/or Class 12 is required.
• The applicant’s total household income from all sources must not exceed INR 10,00,000 per year.
• Candidates who are children of employees of the Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited or Buddy4Study are ineligible to participate.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Direct link to apply: www.b4s.in/edb/USFB2