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📚 Government Schemes for Students in Maharashtra 2026
9 government schemes for students in Maharashtra — benefits, who can apply, documents and how to apply. Check your eligibility free.
Also searched as Scholarship, Chhatravritti Yojana in Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra (9)
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship (SC Students) — Full scholarship for SC students to study abroad — tuition + living + travel (up to ₹12 Lakh/year) for Master's / PhD at top global universities
- 100% Fee Reimbursement for Women in Professional Courses — Full tuition & exam fee reimbursement for women enrolled in engineering, medical, pharmacy, law, MBA & other professional courses (Budget 2025 announcement)
- Swadhar Gruh Scheme (SC Girls Hostel) — Free hostel + ₹51,000/year living & education expenses for SC girls studying away from home
- Ashram School Scheme (ST Students) — Free residential schooling + food, clothing & books for ST children (Class 1–12)
- Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship — ₹10,000–₹20,000/year scholarship for Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain & Parsi students in higher education
- Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Maharashtra) — Full tuition fee + ₹380–₹1,200/month maintenance allowance for ST students in college
- Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shishyavrutti — ₹5,000–₹8,000/year scholarship for OBC students in higher education
- Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT / NT / SBC Students — Full tuition fee + ₹250–₹550/month maintenance allowance for VJNT/NT/SBC students in degree & diploma courses (income ≤₹2.5L/year)
- Lek Ladki Yojana (Girl Child Financial Empowerment) — ₹1,01,000 total in 5 instalments from birth to age 18: ₹5,000 at birth → ₹6,000 (Class 1) → ₹7,000 (Class 6) → ₹8,000 (Class 11) → ₹75,000 lump-sum at 18. For yellow/orange ration card families.
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