MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

These are the most common type of scholarship. Mostly, scholarships are awarded on merit basis. Overall excellent academic achievements form the eligibility criteria to qualify for a scholarship.

NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP

These types of scholarships are granted to students from the economically weaker sections of the society and are designed to aid the less-fortunate students in getting their academic degrees. Organizations or committees granting such scholarships take various factors into consideration such as family’s income,cost of living.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

Athletic scholarships are given based on the skill an athlete demonstrates in his or her area of sport. Students who have been great athletes in their school-times might have their college education paid for through an athletic scholarship.

FULL/PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships do not cover the cost of everything always. Of course, a full scholarship covers the full and final costs of living, study material including books and tuition fees. However, many scholarships are partial.

FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Some scholarships are provided in the form of fellowships. In a fellowship, the student usually studies for an advanced degree or conducting research or to be a sub-specialist in his or her field.

MAJOR-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP

Many colleges offer scholarships to students in a particular subject. For a student to become eligible for such type of scholarship, he or she must pursue the specified subject in which he or she has academically excelled as his major subject of study.