Major Scholarships Closing December 31: Foundation For Excellence, Nehru Fellowship & Parivartan ECSS Open for Applications
New Delhi. : Three major scholarship and fellowship programmes for Indian students and youth are currently open for applications, with the last date set as December 31, 2025. These initiatives aim to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, young graduates committed to social change, and learners across school to postgraduate levels.
1- Foundation For Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025
The Foundation For Excellence has invited applications for its Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025, supporting meritorious students pursuing Engineering, Integrated M.Tech, MBBS, and 5-Year Law programmes.
Eligible applicants must be enrolled in the first year of their course in the 2025–26 academic session, have scored at least 70 percent in Class 12 or equivalent, and secured admission through general/open merit ranks in state or national-level entrance processes. Annual family income should not exceed ₹3 lakh.
Selected scholars receive ₹50,000 per year for the full course duration (4–5 years) along with structured skilling programmes, mentorship, and placement support to enhance employability.
Last date to apply: December 31, 2025
Mode: Online only
2- Nehru Fellowship for Youth 2025
The Inclusive Minds is offering the Nehru Fellowship for Youth 2025 to Indian graduates passionate about social justice, youth movements, and constitutional values.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and demonstrate active involvement in youth, student, or social movements. The fellowship looks for self-driven individuals ready to take responsibility and committed to people-centric politics.
The fellowship provides financial support of up to ₹50,000 per month.
Last date to apply: December 31, 2025
Mode: Online only
Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025–26
The Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025–26 has also opened applications to support meritorious and underprivileged students from Class 1 to postgraduate level, including diploma, ITI, polytechnic, undergraduate, and professional courses.
Applicants must be Indian nationals, have secured a minimum of 55 percent marks, and belong to families with an annual income of ₹2.5 lakh or less. Preference will be given to students who have faced personal or family crises in the last three years that affected their education.
Financial assistance of up to ₹75,000 is provided under the scheme.
Last date to apply: December 31, 2025
Mode: Online only
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