Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University, established in 1916 as India's first women's university, is committed to empowering female students through accessible education. With campuses in Mumbai and Pune, SNDTWU offers a range of scholarships, freeships, and financial aid programs for UG, PG, and diploma students across arts, science, commerce, law, management, education, and more. These schemes are merit-based, need-based, and category-specific, supporting over 307 affiliated colleges. Eligibility often includes academic performance, family income (typically < INR 20,000–2.5 lakhs/month), and no concurrent scholarships. Below is an overview of key scholarships for 2025-26, based on official and reliable sources. Applications are processed via the university portal or government schemes; deadlines typically fall in July–October.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Benefits (Annual) | Application Portal | Deadline (2025) |
| Centennial Endowment | PG, top 10%, income < INR 20K/month | INR 10K–20K | sndt.ac.in | July 31 |
| Dr. Vijaya Mulay | UG/PG merit, income < INR 2L | INR 30K (UG)/60K (PG) | sndt.ac.in | August 15 |
| Post-Matric (SC/ST/OBC) | Reserved category, income < INR 2.5L | Full tuition + allowance | scholarships.gov.in | Oct 31 |
| Merit-cum-Means (Minorities) | Minorities, 50%+ marks, income < INR 2.5L | INR 10K–25K | scholarships.gov.in | Sep 30 |
| Freeships (EWS) | General, income < INR 1L, merit | Up to INR 20K | sndt.ac.in | July 31 |
| Research Fellowship | PG/PhD in gender studies, 55%+ | INR 1.8L–3L (monthly) | sndt.ac.in | June 30 |