Scholarships

Indian Scholarships

Indian Scholarships are usually introduced on the grounds of enabling the Indian students to work to their potential. Many students are extremely talented but due to lack of finance, they cannot proceed for higher education.

There are also a fair amount of scholarships offered to individuals who perform exceptionally well in the academic sector or who for instance who represent India in extra-curricular activities.

Apart from Indian Government there are many Individuals and Organization who offer scholarships to students who wish to study in India/abroad based on their academic profile. Some institutions/ organisations also provide interest free loans to help students.

In additions to Merit-Based Scholarship, Student Specific Scholarship, Need Based Scholarship and Program Specific Scholarship, Indian Organisations also offer the following scholarships:

Destination/ College Specific Scholarship

Destination/ College Specific Scholarships are awarded to students by the country / institute, they plan on pursuing a program in. These awards are provided as an incentive for studying in that country

You can check below the details of various scholarships awarded by the Indian Organizations.

Aga Khan Education Services

Eligibility : Bachelors degree with 1st class / Consistent academic record
Contact Address : Aga Khan Education Service, 39/43, Nesbit Road, Diamond Jubilee School, Mazagaon, Mumbai 10 Contact no: (022) 3731811 / 3731488
Deadline: January to March

American Alumni Association Scholarship

Value Of Award : The AAA provides financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 each, to those students who have secured admission or have an admission offer from a U.S. institute for post-graduate education.

Eligibility : Stature of USA University / Educational and Co-Curricular accomplishments / Relevance of Educational Program / Must have an I 20 or an offer letter

Contact Address : American alumni association, Vulcan insurance building, 1st Floor veer nariman road, Church gate, Mumbai 400 020 Contact no: (022) 22821413 / 22821485
Deadline: January to February

BPCL Scholarship

Value Of Award : The scholarship value of BPCL scholarship for Higher studies is given on the basis of merit as per the rules and regulation laid in the organization. The students are advised to check the official notification of details and information related to scholarship value.

Eligibility : The young individuals whose age is not more than 25 years is eligible to apply for BPCL Scholarship. At least 65% marks should be obtained in the stream of Arts at graduation and the students of the Engineering stream should obtained not less than 70% marks.** Science and Commerce graduates can also apply for the scholarship.** The applicants should be studying or confirmed admission to any post graduation degree course in any field of education at any recognized university or institution in the country or abroad.

Contact Address : The application should be sent on the below address: BPCL, Bharat Bhavan-II, 1st Floor,4&6, Currimbhoy Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001.
Deadline: May

Dawoodbhoy Fazalbhoy Muslim Education Trust Scholarship

Department / Course : Dawoodbhoy Fazalbhoy Muslim Education Trust helps Muslim students with loan scholarships to pursue education in medical, engineering and other professional courses.

Value Of Award : The scholarship value of BPCL scholarship for Higher studies is given on the basis of merit as per the rules and regulation laid in the organization. The students are advised to check the official notification of details and information related to scholarship value.

Eligibility : The young individuals whose age is not more than 25 years is eligible to apply for BPCL Scholarship. At least 65% marks should be obtained in the stream of Arts at graduation and the students of the Engineering stream should obtained not less than 70% marks. Science and Commerce graduates can also apply for the scholarship. The applicants should be studying or confirmed admission to any post graduation degree course in any field of education at any recognized university or institution in the country or abroad.

Contact Address : The application should be sent on the below address: BPCL, Bharat Bhavan-II, 1st Floor,4&6, Currimbhoy Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001.
Deadline: May

Global Indian International School Scholarship

Value Of Award : The scholarship worth S$ 66,000* per student includes 3/1 tuition fees and boarding expenses. This scholarship amount also includes an annual allowance of S$2400, settling allowance of S$500, one time return airfare from India to Singapore. Subsidized medical benefits will also be given. No bond is attached to the GIIS Scholarship.

Eligibility : Students of CBSE, IGCSE, ICSE or any state board who have achieved atleat 85% marks in standard 10 pre-board exam/half yearly exam, standard 8 and 9 final exams with English as first language are eligible to apply for GIIS Junior College Scholarships at Singapore.

Contact Address : Global Indian School Education Services Pvt Ltd, 201/226 DLF Tower B, Plot No-11, District Centre Jasola, New Delhi-110044
Deadline: March

HSBC Scholarship Programme 2017

Department / Course : one-year Masters Course preferably in subjects related to finance, economics and environmental studies at any UK University.

Value Of Award : It is to be remembered that subject to complete satisfactory academic progress, the selected recipients will be grandly awarded for a maximum three year period an amount of £9,000 per year. This particular scholarship is successfully awarded in order to cover maintenance amount of £4,000 that is paid in equal installments term and tuition fees amount of £5,000. The students are also requested to attend in London an annual presentation ceremony organized by HSBC.

Eligibility : Indian and Home (UK) student entering the first year of their current academic programme. The enthusiastic students should hold an offer for admission in order to study at University College London on any full-time undergraduate degree programme. Based on UCAS data, the students should be ready to join UCL from a state funded secondary school. The student’s parental income should be between the ranges of £25K – £50K.

Contact Address : USC Dornsife Admission, Attn : HSBC Scholars Award, 3454 Trousdale Parkway, CAS 100, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0152
Deadline: September

IITB-Monash Research Academy

Value Of Award :Rs 372,000 per annum scholarship for the first two years. Rs 420,000 per annum after first two years. A grant of up to A$25,850 per annum in Australia. A minimum of one year in Australia working with your Monash University co-supervisor (some projects may require you to be in Australia for a longer period of time or undertake more than one trip),Waiver of international student tuition fees at Monash University.

Eligibility : The program is open to candidates with a first class master's degree in science or engineering from a reputed university or a bachelor's degree in science or engineering with a high GPA.

Contact Address : IITB-Monash Research Academy Old CSE Building, 2nd Floor IIT Bombay Powai Mumbai 400076
Deadline: September

J. N. Tata Endowment awards

Value Of Award :The amount awarded as the loan scholarship ranges between Rs.100000/- and Rs.1000000/- The selected scholars may also qualify for a gift scholarship and travel assistance from our allied Trusts as may be decided at the sole discretion of the Trustees of the concerned Trusts. A gift scholarship can be for a maximum amount of Rs.1000,000/- and the travel grant can be a maximum of Rs.50,000/-

Eligibility : Applicants should be Indian nationals who are graduates of a recognised Indian University, with a consistently good academic record and other achievements to their credit Students in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply Mid-career professionals up to the age of 45, with a good academic record and experience in their fields for further research, specialisation or training may also apply Candidates need not have the admission/offer letters from the Universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2017-18 at the time of making the application Candidates going abroad for seminars, conferences and undergraduate studies are not eligible for the JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

Contact Address : Administrative Office, Mulla House, 4th floor, 51, MG Road, Fort Mumbai-400001
Deadline: NA

K. C. MAHINDRA SCHOLARSHIP FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIES ABROAD

Value Of Award :The maximum amount for the scholarship will be Rs. 8 lakhs per scholar, except for the3 K.C. Mahindra fellow scholarships for which the maximum amount will be Rs. 4 lakhs per scholar

Eligibility : To be eligible to apply for the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust Scholarships the Applicant is required to satisfy the following condition :-(a)He/She is required to possess a First Class degree or an equivalent diploma of similar standard of a recognized Indian University.(b)Applicant must have secured admission or atleast have applied for admission in reputable foreign Universities or Institution.

Contact Address : Cecil Court, 3rd Floor, Near Regal Cinema, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 001
Deadline: NA

K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

Value Of Award :1) A maximum of Rs.8 lakh per scholar, awarded to the top 3 K.C. Mahindra fellows 2) A maximum of Rs.2 lakh per scholar, awarded to remaining successful applicant

Eligibility : i)He/She is required to possess a First Class degree or an equivalent diploma of similar standard of a recognized Indian University (or); be studying in the Final Year, provided they are able to produce completion certificates before June 30th, 2016. ii) Candidates should have secured admission or atleast have applied for admission in reputable foreign Universities or Institution.
Deadline: March

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust

Department / Course : Postgraduate studies in engineering, NaturalSciences, Humanities, Medicine, BusinessManagement, Military, Naval and Aviation Sciences.

Value Of Award :1) A maximum of Rs.8 lakh per scholar, awarded to the top 3 K.C. Mahindra fellows2) A maximum of Rs.4 lakh per scholar, awarded to remaining successful applicants

Eligibility : Applicants must possess a First Class degree or any equivalent diploma of similar standard from a recognised Indian University Applicants must have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign university for courses commencing from August 2017, but not later than February 2018

Contact Address : Managing Trustee K.C. Mahindra Trust Cecil Court, 3rd Floor Near Regal Cinema Mahakavi Bhushan Marg Mumbai 400 001 Tel: (022) 2202 1031
Deadline: March

Kingston University Postgraduate Scholarships

Department / Course : one-year, taught Masters Degree in any subject area at Kingston University.
Value Of Award :£3,300

Eligibility : International student (classified as overseas for fee purposes, holding an International passport and domiciled in India have an offer of a place on a course at Kingston for admission.
Contact Address : Tel: +44(0)20 8417 3411 Email: scholarships@kingston.ac.uk

Lalit Kala Akademi Scholarship

Value Of Award :The scholarship is worth Rs. 10,000 per month for a one-year period.

Eligibility : The Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi is looking for young rising artists in the visual arts, as well as art historians and art critics in the age group of 21-35 years

Contact Address : Lalit Kala Akademi Rabindra Bhavan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 Telephone: 011 - 23009200 Fax: 011 - 23009292
Deadline: May

Lotus Trust

Eligibility : The Scholarship is available to new students seeking either bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees at UWest. Doctoral degree students, ESL students, or students seeking certificates only are not eligible for this scholarship.

Contact Address : Lotus House Near Liberty Cinema 6 New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020 Tel: (022) 2203 4279
Deadline: April, May

Maneckji and Shirinbai Neterwala Trust

Contact Address : Liberty Building, 4th Floor New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020 Tel: (022) 2201 7130, 2201 5895
Deadline: Forms accepted from May to July

Marshall Charitable Foundation

Contact Address : Apeejay Chambers 5, Wallace Street Fort Mumbai 400 001 Tel: (022) 5633 7425 ext. 32
Deadline: Applications accepted from 1st June to 30th June

Nanabhoy Jejeebhoy Charity Trust

Contact Address : Ballard House, 2nd Floor Adi Marzban Path Ballard Estate Mumbai 400 038 Tel: (022) 2261 8446
Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year

Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships

Eligibility : Indian nationals residing in India.Students below 30 years of age.Graduates of a recognised university (students in the final year of a degree course and those awaiting their results are also eligible to apply).Students having sought admission for a postgraduate degree programme at any prestigious university for the fall intake (Those who are awaiting a decision from a university are also eligible to apply. However, the award of the scholarship is subject to them securing admission)

Contact Address : Scholarship Team Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation 1st Floor, Nirmal Building Nariman Point Mumbai - 400021 Tel:+91 22 61326200
Deadline: January

Sahu jain Trust Inland Scholarship

Eligibility : Students with less than first division in annual exam of class 12 have a lower chance of obtaining the scholasrship.The Scholarship will be awarded to students on merit cum means basis

Contact Address : Secretary, Sahu Jain Trust, 18, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003
Deadline: July

Saryu Doshi Post Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences

Department / Course : (Masters, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate or Doctorate). The Fellowships are applicable to the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Value Of Award :The main aim of the fellowship program is to enhance the higher education by giving an opportunity to academically bright students who have a drive to succeed but are unable to do so due to their financial challenges. This is a need-based merit Fellowship and abides by the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy. The maximum amount for the Fellowship will be upto Rs 3 lakhs per fellow, which will be payable as a onetime amount.

Eligibility : They must have a first class degree or equivalent from a recognized Indian university. They must have secured admission in a foreign university of repute, on their own merit for a course commencing from August OR September OR October, 2017. Should be an Indian citizen Candidates studying in the final year of the degree or equivalent may also apply, provided they are able to submit their final year certificates before May 07th, 2017. The final section is a certification by the applicant that the information on the form is true and accurate. The applicant also thereby confirms that s/he understands and agrees that the decision of the Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation in granting the Fellowship is final and binding and the Fellowship is awarded based on their ability to get a visa for their studies abroad. Here are some examples of the fields of study which may qualify for receiving the Fellowship award. Please note, this is not a comprehensive list. To better understand if your field of study qualifies, do write to us at vsdfoundation@gmail.com

Contact Address : Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation, Saryu Doshi Post Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences c/o Premier Ltd. 58 Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 kindly email us at vsdfoundation@gmail.com.
Deadline: May

Shri Brihad Bharatiya Samaj Scholarships

Value Of Award :Shri Brihad Bharatiya Samaj offers Scholarships for the meritorious Indian students and overseas students of Indian origin, undergoing full-time Professional Degree courses, hence encouraging them to pursue education and do research

Eligibility : 1. If you are a first-year student, you must secure 70%, else 60% marks in your previous examination.2. Female students studying in first year and above for Nursing and Education [minimum of 45% marks] are eligible.3. Your family income must be more than Rs. 60,000/-.4. You must have obtained a first-class degree from a recognised university and must have a consistently a first-class score from SSC examination.5. You must not be above 27 years of age.

Contact Address : Shri Brihad Bharatiya Samaj No. 178, N. K Mehta International, Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021 Phone:022 2202 0113
Deadline: August

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Charitable Trust

Contact Address : Vithaldas Chambers 16, Apollo Street Near Bombay House Mumbai 400 023 Tel: (022) 2204 2441
Deadline: June

The Lore India Foundation Scholarship Trust

Value Of Award :The total amount of scholarship on offer under this program is Rs 5 crore.The scholarship available as per the rank secured by an applicant is:1st rank: Rs. 50 lakh2nd rank: Rs. 30 lakh3rd rank: Rs. 20 lakh4th- 53rd rank: Rs. 5 lakh each54th-103rd rank: Rs. 3 lakh each

Eligibility : The applicant:. Should be enrolled in Classes X, XI or XII at the time of applying.. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of India.. Should be planning to pursue an undergraduate program from a recognized and accredited Indian or foreign university in any discipline.
Contact Address : Phone Number : 9999288885 and 0124 4556700
Deadline: The registrations open on July and close on August

The Sir Ratan Tata Scholarships

Eligibility : The mainstay of the Studies in India Programme is the linkages formed by the Trusts with educational institutes, including colleges of repute in the country in the fields of engineering, medicine, pharmacy and nursing (fields may be changed on the discretion of the Trusts and the same would be displayed on the website).

Contact Address : Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Bombay House, Homi Mody Street, Mumbai 400001 India Phone: +91-022-6665-8282 Web: http://tinyurl.com/mztj5f2
Deadline: May