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Added to StudyDesk · 9 September 2026
Newly added coverage includes Vahani, Sashakt and SOF Girl Child Scholarship. Check each programme’s application or nomination status.
What students should do now
Deadline trackers are most useful when they lead to action, not when they repeat old scholarship names.
- Sort by Closing Soon in Scholarship Finder.
- Open the provider page before preparing a long application.
- Check whether institute verification happens after student submission.
- Recheck an extension on the official provider page before relying on it.
High-priority scholarship updates right now
| Opportunity | Current status | Deadline / next action |
|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal 2026–27 | Portal open; scheme dates vary | Check selected scheme; NSP current announcements active |
| SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha 2026–27 | Applications open | Portal verified live 9 October 2026 |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2026–27 | Applications closed 5 October 2026; selection continues | Check the official portal for results |
| Earth Care Foundation Project Udaan 2.0 | Scholarship registration form available | No fixed public closing date shown |
| GSK Scholars Programme with FFE | 2026–27 application listed | 31 December 2026 |
| Telangana ePASS | 2026–27 fresh/renewal registration services listed | Check service-specific deadline |
| Kerala e-Grantz | Multiple 2026–27 notices live | Scheme-specific Sep–Nov deadlines |
Recently closed / not-yet-opened schemes to keep tracking
- FAEA Scholarship 2026–27: fresh deadline passed on 7 July 2026.
- Rhodes Scholarship India 2027: India application window closed on 23 July 2026; selection continues.
- Inlaks Scholarship 2026: applications closed.
- UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies: NSP currently says not yet opened for the listed 2026–27 cycle.
- Ishan Uday: NSP currently says not yet opened.
- Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026–27: application window ended 15 September 2026; track the portal for the next cycle.
- LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026: applications closed 30 September 2026.
- Chevening India 2027–28: applications closed (cycle deadline was 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC); track the next cycle.
- Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2026–27: UG and PG applications closed 5 October 2026; selection continues.
Sources & verification
Reviewed 9 October 2026: entries whose listed deadlines had passed (Bihar PMS, LIC Golden Jubilee, Chevening, Reliance Foundation) were moved to the closed list; the SBI Asha portal was confirmed live the same day. Individual finder records show what was checked and when. A guide edit does not establish eligibility or an open window.
Frequently asked questions
Are all scholarships on StudyDesk currently open?
No. StudyDesk includes open, recently closed, renewal-only and upcoming/not-yet-opened schemes, and labels the status on each page.
Where should I apply?
Use the official provider or government portal linked on the scholarship page. Do not pay anyone who promises guaranteed selection.
Which scholarships are open now in India?
The exact list changes frequently. This page and StudyDesk Scholarship Finder rank opportunities marked Open or Closing Soon and link to the current provider source.
Scholarship guide for students after Class 10 or Class 12, separating school, diploma, vocational and first-year college opportunities with current application status.
Use StudyDesk Scholarship Finder to narrow 2026–27 opportunities by study level, state, category, income, marks and course, then verify the live deadline and eligibility on each official provider page.
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