Complete List of Dr. Ambedkar Scholarships (Eligibility & Links)
Many scholarships, fellowships, merit awards, and education support schemes in India are run in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's name. Some are central schemes under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, while others are offered by states through their own welfare or scholarship portals.
This page brings the major verified Ambedkar-named student schemes together in one place so students, parents, teachers, and community groups can find the right scheme faster. The goal here is practical use: who can apply, what kind of support is offered, and where the official check or application link lives.
Last verified: 20 April 2026. Scholarship names, eligibility rules, and application windows may change each academic year. Always confirm the latest notice on the official portal before applying.
Quick Jump
Table of contents
Use the sections below to jump straight to the schemes, documents, and application steps you actually need.
Central Ambedkar Schemes
Dr. Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scholarship Schemes
This section brings together the main central schemes, merit awards, and fellowship routes that carry Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's name at the national level. Some are direct scholarships, some are merit awards, and some are education-support pathways, so it helps to read the scheme type first before assuming they all work the same way.
Merit Award
Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award Scheme for SC/ST students - Class 10
For SC and ST students in recognized class 10 board exams with 50% aggregate marks or above.
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This is a merit recognition award, not a recurring scholarship. It is useful for students looking for board-level recognition under Dr. Ambedkar's name.
Merit Award
Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award Scheme for SC students - Class 12
For SC students in recognized senior secondary exams with 50% aggregate marks or above.
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This is especially relevant for students who want an Ambedkar-named merit award after class 12 before moving into college-level scholarship options.
Interest Subsidy
Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for OBCs and EBCs
Supports eligible overseas education loans for OBC and EBC students during the moratorium period.
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This is one of the most important Ambedkar-named overseas education support schemes at the national level. Check the latest income criteria and approved course rules before applying.
Scholarship
Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs
Covers eligible Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribe students before and after class 10.
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This scheme matters because it covers a student group that is often missed when people search only for SC or OBC scholarship lists.
Scholarship
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes
Post-matric financial assistance for eligible EBC students studying after class 10.
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This is one of the central Ambedkar-named schemes that often gets missed because students search only for SC or OBC scholarships. Check the current income and course rules on the latest official document.
Fellowship
Dr. Ambedkar Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
A doctoral research route under the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre guidelines.
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This is one of the clearest Ambedkar-named research pathways for students working at the doctoral stage rather than school or college scholarship level.
Foundation and Related Support
Ambedkar Foundation schemes, coaching support, and student opportunities.
Not every Ambedkar-named student opportunity is a scholarship in the strict sense. The Foundation also runs coaching support, competitions, and other assistance routes, so this section helps separate scholarship-style support from other useful academic or welfare opportunities.
Coaching Support
Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Excellence (DACE)
Coaching support through empanelled central universities rather than a normal cash scholarship.
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This is not a standard scholarship transfer. It fits best on this page because students often search broadly for Ambedkar support schemes when they really need coaching or competitive support.
Support Scheme
Dr. Ambedkar Medical Aid Scheme
Medical assistance listed under the Foundation, included here as a broader support route.
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This is included in a separate support section so students do not confuse it with scholarships. It still belongs on a broader Ambedkar support page.
Student Opportunity
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation National Essay Competition
A Foundation-run academic opportunity that should be read as a competition, not a scholarship.
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Useful for students looking for Ambedkar-linked academic opportunities, but this should be read as a competition route rather than a scholarship route.
One scheme you should not present as a normal current scholarship
The Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages is a different kind of support scheme and government notices indicate structural changes in recent years. It should not be presented on this page as a straightforward current scholarship for students.
State Schemes
State-level Ambedkar scholarships, fellowships, and merit awards.
This section covers the larger state-level scholarships, awards, and fellowship schemes that use Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's name. These schemes often differ a lot from one state to another, so the most important thing here is to identify the right state portal and then verify the latest cycle, category rules, and opening dates.
Delhi
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Award to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Students
A degree-level topper award route for eligible Delhi students across multiple categories.
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This is one of the clearest state Ambedkar-named awards and is useful for students in Delhi looking for a degree-level topper award rather than a recurring stipend.
Himachal Pradesh
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna for Scheduled Caste Students
A Himachal merit scholarship route for eligible SC students when the state portal is open.
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Himachal scholarship routes often work through the state scholarship system and notices from the higher education department, so always check the live portal notice before relying on older references.
Himachal Pradesh
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna for Other Backward Classes Students
The OBC-side companion to the Himachal merit route for SC students.
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This is the OBC-side companion to the SC merit scholarship route in Himachal and is best checked through the live state scholarship portal cycle.
Madhya Pradesh
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Meritorious Student Award Scheme
A merit recognition route for high-performing Scheduled Caste students in Madhya Pradesh.
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This is an award-style scheme rather than a broad post-matric scholarship, so students should read it as a merit recognition route.
Rajasthan
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme
A doctoral fellowship route for eligible SC research students in Rajasthan.
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This is one of the more important state-level Ambedkar schemes for research students and should be checked against the current Rajasthan scholarship cycle.
Rajasthan
Ambedkar International Scholarship
A Rajasthan overseas study route for eligible SC students when the state notification opens.
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This is one of the more search-worthy state Ambedkar schemes for students looking abroad, but state notifications and opening windows should be checked every year.
Uttarakhand
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students
A specialized Sanskrit-study support route for SC and ST students in Uttarakhand.
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This is a more specialized scheme than the others on this page, so it is best treated as a subject-specific state support route rather than a general scholarship for all streams.
Haryana
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar Sansodhit Yojna
A merit-linked Haryana route that can cover students across school and higher levels.
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This is one of the cleaner state scheme pages to follow because Haryana keeps the application detail and notification links on an official welfare portal.
Before You Apply
What usually decides whether a scheme fits you.
Before checking any specific scholarship, make sure you know your category, your current study level, your family income bracket, and which portal your course or state uses. These four things decide most of the screening.
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Category | Some schemes are for SC students, while others include ST, OBC, EBC, DNT, minority, or mixed category groups. The name alone is not enough. Always read the category rule first. |
| Course level | Some schemes are for class 10 or 12 merit, some for post-matric study, some for doctoral work, and some for overseas study or coaching support. |
| Income | Not every award uses an income ceiling, but many scholarship schemes do. If the page says no income limit, that is the exception rather than the rule. |
| Portal | Some use the National Scholarship Portal, some use Dr. Ambedkar Foundation or DAIC pages, and many state schemes use their own scholarship or welfare portals. |
Documents Needed
What students usually need before starting an application.
Most scholarship rejections do not happen because a student chose the wrong scheme. They happen because the basic documents were missing, mismatched, or not ready at the time of submission. This section lists the papers and details that usually matter before you begin.
How To Apply
The general application flow stays fairly simple.
Even though these schemes sit on different portals, the application pattern is usually similar. First confirm the scheme fits your category and course level, then prepare the right documents, and only then move to the official form or portal submission.
Check category, course level, and state
Do not begin with the application form. Begin with the category rule, your current study level, and whether the scheme is central or state-run.
Keep core documents ready
Aadhaar, category certificate, income proof, marksheets, bank details, and institution documents should already be scanned and named clearly.
Use the right portal
Some schemes run through Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, some through the Department of Social Justice, some through DAIC, and many state schemes through separate state portals.
Verify institution details before final submission
Wrong institution code, mismatched course detail, or missing verification is one of the easiest ways to delay or lose an application.
Important Note
Use this page as a guide, not as the final authority.
This page lists the major verified scholarships, fellowships, merit awards, and education support schemes currently available under Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's name or through Ambedkar-related government schemes. It is not a claim that this is every Ambedkar scholarship forever, because portals and scheme names can change.
Before you submit anything
Check your eligibility first. Then open the official portal. Opening and closing dates, document formats, income rules, and portal routes can change every academic year, so the final decision should always be based on the current official notice.
Common Questions
Questions about B.R. Ambedkar scholarships
Which is the main B.R. Ambedkar scholarship portal?
There is no single portal for every Ambedkar scheme. Central schemes may use the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation website, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, the National Scholarship Portal, DAIC, or a bank-linked portal, while state schemes use separate state scholarship portals.
Is there one single Ambedkar scholarship?
No. There are multiple scholarships, merit awards, fellowships, and support schemes run in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's name at the central and state levels.
Are Ambedkar scholarships only for SC students?
No. Some schemes are for SC students, but others cover ST, OBC, EBC, DNT, minority, or mixed category groups depending on the scheme.
Can OBC students also apply?
Yes. OBC students can apply for some Ambedkar-named schemes such as the overseas interest subsidy scheme and certain state merit schemes where OBC categories are included.
Which Ambedkar scheme supports overseas study?
The Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for OBCs and EBCs supports eligible overseas study by covering interest subsidy during the moratorium period. Some states also run Ambedkar-named overseas or international scholarship schemes.
Which Ambedkar scheme is for class 10 or 12 merit?
The Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award Scheme has separate class 10 and class 12 award pathways through the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation.
Do state Ambedkar scholarships have separate portals?
Yes. State schemes often use separate official portals such as Delhi welfare department pages, Haryana welfare portals, Rajasthan scholarship portals, Himachal scholarship systems, or other state departmental portals.