Scholarships 2026: Top Fellowships & Internships for April & May

Cadence/Invecas Scholarship Program 2026–27

The Cadence/Invecas Scholarship Program 2026–27 targets economically disadvantaged students through its support for STEM education programs. The initiative which Cadence Design Systems and Concern India Foundation established supports students who study B.Tech and MBBS and BDS and B.Pharma and B.Sc programs.

Applicants must have scored at least 80% in Class 12 and belong to a lower-income group. The program requires participants to study and live in designated cities which include Delhi NCR and Bangalore and Pune and Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. The program gives admission priority to female students who study in STEM disciplines. The program provides financial assistance for educational expenses, with applications open until May 10, 2026.

SBI Youth for India Fellowship

The SBI Youth for India Fellowship provides students with a special educational experience which goes beyond traditional academic programs. The fellowship supports graduate students aged 21 to 32 who will work with non-governmental organizations to solve rural development problems.

The bachelor degree requirement states that applicants should have completed their degree before October 1st 2025 and they must be citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan or Overseas Citizens of India. The fellowship provides fellows with ₹16000 monthly stipend together with other benefits which allow them to participate in grassroots projects. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.

Masters’ Union Scholarship Aptitude Test (MUSAT) 2026

The Masters' Union Scholarship Aptitude Test (MUSAT) 2026 enables students who study interdisciplinary undergraduate programs to receive both merit-based scholarships and admission opportunities. It offers academic programs which include business management and data science and artificial intelligence and design and sustainability and economic studies.

The current Class 12 students and students who completed their studies in 2025 are both eligible. Candidates must take the MUSAT or qualify through alternative assessments such as JEE, SAT, or specified score thresholds for AI programs. The scholarships provide tuition fee waivers which range from 10% to 80%. The deadline for application is May 13, 2026.

INMAS DRDO Internship 2026

The INMAS DRDO Internship 2026 provides an essential opportunity for science and engineering students because the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences offers this program under the Defence Research and Development Organisation of the Indian Ministry of Defence. This internship is open to final-year students who study either BE/B.Tech or postgraduate programs that include M.Sc and M.Tech degrees.

The applicant requirements state that candidates must be Indian nationals who have not yet reached 28 years of age and they must demonstrate academic proficiency through a minimum score of 75% or a CGPA that exceeds 7.5. The program offers a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 while providing research experience in a dedicated defence laboratory setting. The application process allows submission through both online platforms and email until the deadline of April 30, 2026.