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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Scholarship Name 1:	Sakal India Foundation Career Development Scholarship</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">2026</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Description</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	The Sakal India Foundation Career Development Scholarship 2026 is being offered by the Sakal India Foundation to support ambitious Indian students in their academic and career advancement. This scholarship provides financial aid and mentorship to candidates exhibiting academic excellence and commitment to professional growth.</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Eligibility:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Applications are open to residents of India who have completed at least Class 10 level of education. Applicants must have a valid admission letter and have secured a minimum of 85% aggregate marks in the previous class.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Prizes &amp; Rewards:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">An award of up to ₹10,000.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Last Date to Apply</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	31-10-2026</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Application mode:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Online applications only</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Short Url:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">www.b4s.in/hans/SICS5</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">QR Code:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">https://dle9eg0t055l3.cloudfront.net/static/images/scho-media/sakal-india-foundation-career-development-scholarship-20261792464627.png</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9"></lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Scholarship Name 2:	Mahindra Saarthi Abhiyaan 2026-27</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Description:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The Mahindra Saarthi Abhiyaan 2026-27, an initiative by Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Limited, supports the educational aspirations of daughters of truck drivers across India. The scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible girls studying in Class 11, Class 12, Graduation, and Post-Graduation, helping them continue their education despite financial challenges.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Eligibility:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Open to girls studying in Class 11, Class 12, Graduation, or Post-Graduation.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Applicants must be daughters/wards of truck drivers.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Students from across India are eligible to apply.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Children of Buddy4Study or Mahindra &amp; Mahindra employees are not eligible.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9"></lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Note:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">If the latest semester results are unavailable, the previous odd-semester results may be considered for selection.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Prizes &amp; Rewards:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">INR 10,000 as a fixed scholarship award for each selected scholar.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Last Date to Apply</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	30-11-2026</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Application mode:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Online Application Only</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Short Url:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">www.b4s.in/hans/MHSA4</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">QR Code</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	https://dle9eg0t055l3.cloudfront.net/static/images/scho-media/mahindra-saarthi-abhiyaan-2026-271792464607.png</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Scholarship Name 3:	SDEF India Scholarship Program 2026-27</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Description:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The SDEF India Scholarship Program 2026-27, an initiative of the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation (SDEF), supports academically meritorious students from financially constrained families who are beginning professional undergraduate courses in India. Selected students can receive up to INR 50,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years, subject to annual review and continued eligibility.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Eligibility:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Open to students admitted to the first year of a full-time eligible professional undergraduate programme in 2026-27.</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed INR 12 lakh from all sources.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Applicants should not have taken a drop or gap year after Class 12.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Students must meet the applicable academic, entrance examination and category-wise eligibility criteria for their course.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Eligible programmes include B.Tech./B.E., MBBS, BDS, and B.Arch.</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Applicants must be willing to participate in further assessment and selection stages, if shortlisted.</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Prizes &amp; Rewards:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Up to INR 50,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years, subject to annual review and continued eligibility. The scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the student’s college or university towards approved educational expenses.</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Last Date to Apply</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	30-11-2026</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Application mode:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Online Application Only</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Short Url:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">www.b4s.in/hans/SDEF1</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">QR Code:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">https://dle9eg0t055l3.cloudfront.net/static/images/scho-media/sdef-2026-271792574235.png</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9"></lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Scholarship Name 4:	Vahani Scholarship 2026</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9"></lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Description:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The Vahani Scholarship 2026 is being offered by the Vahani Scholarship Trust to students in Class 12. This scholarship aims to financially support the undergraduate education of meritorious students from economically weaker sections.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Eligibility:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Applications are open to students currently pursuing studies in Class 12, have secured 85% or above in Class 10th, and have an annual family income of less than ₹3 lakh.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Prizes &amp; Rewards</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	Selected candidates receive full tuition fees, a stipend for a laptop, travel allowance, and numerous other benefits.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Last Date to Apply:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">01-11-2026</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Application mode:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Online application only</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Short Url</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	www.b4s.in/hans/VAHA1</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">QR Code:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">https://dle9eg0t055l3.cloudfront.net/static/images/scho-media/vahani-scholarship-20261792464540.png</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9"></lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Scholarship Name 5:	WINGS — Women INspiring Growth in STEM Scholarship Program</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Description:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">IIT Bombay’s Alumnus Bharat Desai and his wife, Neerja Sethi, have launched an initiative at IIT Bombay to encourage women in STEM, named  WINGS — Women INspiring Growth in STEM Scholarship Program.  This initiative aims to break financial barriers and champion women’s education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Eligibility:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• For female students planning to pursue an undergraduate 	STEM course at IIT Bombay (2027-28 Session).</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• Students not availing any other government tuition grant or scholarship.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">• The scholarship will continue for students maintaining a 6.0 CPI or higher.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Prizes &amp; Rewards:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The scholarship covers tuition fees (Rs 2 lakhs per annum) for women students meeting the above eligibility criteria.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Last Date to Apply</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	31-10-2026</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Application mode:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Online Application Only</lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Short Url</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	www.b4s.in/hans/WINGS2</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">QR Code:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">https://dle9eg0t055l3.cloudfront.net/static/images/scho-media/wings-women-inspiring-growth-in-stem-scholarship-program1791265653.png</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9"></lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Scholarship Name 6:	Infocepts Innovate for Impact Scholarship 2026-27</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9"></lang>
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      <p style=".Bodylaser">
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Description</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">:	The Infocepts Innovate for Impact Scholarship 2026-27, a CSR initiative of Infocepts Foundation, is now open for applications. The scholarship supports meritorious engineering students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds with support of up to INR 50,000 per year for four years .</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Eligibility:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Open to undergraduate Computer Engineering, IT, AI, ML, or Data Science students (Any year) with 60% in Class 10 and 12, family income up to INR 6 lakh, studying/domiciled in Nagpur, Pune, Chennai, or Bengaluru.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Prizes &amp; Rewards:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Selected students will receive scholarship support of up to INR 50,000 per academic year for a maximum period of four years, subject to annual renewal and continued eligibility.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Last Date to Apply:</lang>
        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">30-10-2026 &amp; Online Application Only.</lang>
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