Raman Charpak Fellowship Program was inaugurated by the then President of France and H.E. Mr Francois Hollande and their Indian counterpart during their visit to India in February 2013. Raman Charpak Fellowship Program is provided to Indian and French students to carry out their research work in French and Indian institutions respectively. The motive of the scholarship is to enable the exchange of the research students between the two countries and broaden the scope of the relationship between them. The Raman Charpak Fellowship Program is jointly conducted by Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs, Government of France, French Embassy in India, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Service for Science and Technology (SST). Eligibility Criteria Those who are interested to apply for the fellowship must satisfy the following eligibility conditions: The applicants from India must be Indian citizens currently residing in India. Must be registered and pursuing a PhD […]
Merit Scholarship
IITB Monash Research Academy Scholarship is provided for the PhD program jointly conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) and Monash University located at Melbourne. The scholarship is provided to students who wish to pursue research in science, technology, humanities, mathematics, design, computer science and information technology. The scholarship program is provided to ease the financial burden the scholars and allow them to focus on pursuing their respective research. Eligibility Criteria Those who are interested in applying for the IITB Monash Research Academy Scholarship need to match the following eligibility criteria set for application: Should have secured a first class master’s degree (with a minimum CGPA of 7.5) from any of the reputed institution or university. Should have secured a bachelors degree in science and engineering field with a very high CGPA. Candidates with a very high rank in any of the competitive exams (such as GRE, GATE, CSIR-NET, JAM etc.) are […]
Google has partnered with Lime Connect in 2008 to provide the Google Lime Scholarship for Computer Science Students with Disabilities. Lime Connect is a not for profit organisation which aim to support disabled people by helping them in aspects such as academic achievement. The Google Lime Scholarship initiative hopes to inspire and motivate disabled students to break into computing and technology fields and become one of the future leaders of this field. Eligibility Criteria To apply for the Google Lime Scholarship, the applicants must satisfy the following criteria: The candidate must have a visible or invisible disability. Check here to know more about the disability as defined by Lime Connect. Must have enrolled for under graduation or graduation in any of the recognised institution, college or university. Have a plan to enrol into a university or college situated in USA and Canada in about a year’s time. Have an excellent academic track record. […]
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For CAPF & Assam Rifles is provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India and comes under the purview of National Defence Fund (NDF). The objective of this scholarship is to promote and encourage professional and technical education among the wards and widows of martyred personnel of Central Armed Forces and Assam Rifles. A total of 2000 scholarships will be provided every year and will be distributed equally among boys and girls. Eligibility Criteria Only those candidates who satisfy the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For CAPF & Assam Rifles: Wards and widows of the personnel who died during performing election or crowd control duty. Wards and widows of the personnel who are disabled while performing election or crowd control duty. Ex-Central Armed Police Forces or ex-Assam Rifles personnel who have received gallantry awards. Should have obtained […]
Ishan Uday Scholarship scheme is an initiative of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India (GOI) to give financial aid to financially poor students pursuing higher education and are hailing from the North Eastern region of India. The primary motive of the Ishan Uday Scholarship scheme is to promote higher education in the region which may ultimately lead to the prosperity and development of the North Eastern region of the country. Besides this, improvement in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and effective usage of budgetary allocation for North Eastern Region were also taken into account. A total of 10000 scholarships are provided by UGC every year under this scheme. Eligibility Criteria Students those who are interested in applying for the scholarship must check the following criteria to see if they are eligible to apply for the scholarship: Students who have done their schooling as well as obtained their previous […]
Udacity Google India scholarship is a joint initiative by Google and Udacity to offer scholarships in web and Android development nano degree programs to students from India. The successful applicants who choose to pursue either of the programming courses will be provided with the option to start from beginner or intermediate level based on the skills of the applicant. A total of 15000 scholarships are provided out of which 10000 are for beginner level programmers and 5000 are provided to intermediate level programmers. Eligibility Criteria Students who are interested to apply for the Udacity Google India Scholarship should satisfy the following conditions to able to successfully apply for it: Applicant should be at a minimum of 18 years of age. Must be a resident of India. Employees and families related to the scholarship, inclusive of Udacity, Google and the advertisement and marketing agencies promoting the scholarship are not eligible to apply. Exceptions […]
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is provided by the West Bengal government to assist the bright and meritorious students from economically backward families. Poor students who are in their higher secondary sections in school or pursuing a degree in polytechnic, undergraduate, postgraduate or doctorate level degree are encouraged to apply for this Scholarship. The students who have obtained their Kanyashree (K-2) certification are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scheme is exclusively provided to students who are from West Bengal. The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship was thoroughly revamped in 2016 which increased the number of scholarships which will be provided as well as the amount which is offered. Eligibility Criteria There are two eligibility criteria set for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, overall and a separate set of criteria for each course the student is pursuing. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the interested candidates must satisfy the following overall eligibility criteria set […]
Kalpana Chawla National Scholarship is provided by Educharya.com based in Pune. The award winners get a chance to visit NASA on a 3-day trip. School students from class Vth to Xth and class XIth & Xth pursuing science can take up the scholarship examination. Kalpana Chawla National Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of a 2 stage selection process where 84 prize winners are given various monetary and other benefits including a trip to NASA camp. In 2017, 2134 students across India were selected for round 2 out of which 84 were selected to be provided with various prizes. The scholarship providers aim to give equal opportunity to all irrespective of their rank and performance in school. Eligibility Criteria Candidates interested in taking up the scholarship must be studying in a school affiliated to any of the recognised board. Students who satisfy the criterion set below are eligible to apply […]
New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) is an initiative started by eight institutes across New Zealand to provide 35 scholarships to highly talented and motivated Indian students. This is an opportunity and encouragement for Indian students to experience the New Zealand way of excellence. The scholarship amount is given out to students who are pursuing degrees in fashion, business and STEM programs from any of the eight universities conducting the New Zealand Excellence Awards. in QS world rankings, All of these eight universities are among the top 450 ranked institutions. The number of Indian students enrolling for higher education in New Zealand is on the rise with previous year saw 28000 students coming to New Zealand to pursue higher education. Eligibility The candidates who are interested to apply for the New Zealand Excellence Awards must satisfy the following criteria in order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship: The candidate must be a […]
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Scholarship is provided to students those who have successfully or on the verge of successfully completing their post-graduate degree with a high score and would like to continue in the field of their interest by pursuing a research degree. The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education is a private Deemed to be University based in Mumbai which focuses on promoting science-based education. Its motive is to expand the boundaries of science and mathematics education through research and studies. They provide support as such to a child right from their primary education till he/she pursues research in their field of interest, that is science and maths. The scholarship is provided to students who are pursuing research in the following fields: Mathematics Computer Science Chemical Science Earth Sciences Statistics Physical Science Biological Science Eligibility Those who are willing to apply for this scholarship must satisfy the […]
Commonwealth PhD Fellowship is provided by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) to students who would like to pursue research in Britain. The CSC would like to provide a total of 22 PhD scholarships to students who are highly motivated and talented who are likely to cause a significant positive impact on the country of their origin. Applicants who are citizens or who are currently taking asylum in any of the Commonwealth countries are invited to apply for the Commonwealth PhD Fellowship to pursue their research in Britain. The fellowship will cover the tuition fees, travel (including international travel in economy class), maintenance fees and other expenses required by the student to pursue his research. The scholarship will be provided for a tenure of 1 year for MPhil candidates and for a period of 3 years who are pursuing a PhD degree. The fellowship is jointly managed by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, the British Council, Ministry of Human […]
ICSSR Research Fellowship is provided by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Ministry of Human Ressource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The Doctoral Fellowships are provided PhD scholars registered at an Indian Institutes of national importance, Indian university, deemed to be university or college that has all the necessary infrastructure and an approved PhD programme and is affiliated to any University with a recognised affiliation program. The interested candidates should pursue and finish their doctoral research in any of the social science disciplines from the list provided below and/or as defined by Indian Council of Social Science Research and Ministry of Human Resource Development If the student is pursuing a research in any of the following disciplines of social science. He/She is eligible to apply for the ICSSR Research Fellowship: Sociology and Social Anthropology; Social Geography and Population Studies; Social Psychology; International Studies; Political Science / Public Administration; Economics; Social […]
Maulana Azad National Fellowship is provided by the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MMA), Government of India to students hailing from minority communities pursuing research degrees like M.Phil or PhD in a full-time capacity. The students belonging to Sikh, Christian, Muslim, Jain, Parsi and Buddhist communities are classified as minority students in this scheme and are eligible to apply as such provided they are pursuing either of M.PHil or PhD degree in Engineering & Technology, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences field. A total of 756 fellowships were awarded in the academic year 2017-18. The number is set to increase to a 1000 fellowships in the subsequent 2018-19, 2019-20 academic years. 30% of the fellowships are reserved to girl students, the male candidates of the same community will be given the allocation if the girl quota remains unfilled. 3% of the total number of fellowship is reserved for Physically Handicapped (PH) students. The students […]
GSB Scholarship League or Gaud Saraswat Scholarship League is provided by Gaud Saraswat Brahman community to the shortlisted students from 5th standard to college belonging to the Saraswat community. The scholarship scheme can be classified under two different scheme: free scholarship scheme and foreign loan scholarship. The free scholarship is provided to students belonging from class Vth to XIIth and those who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The foreign loan scholarship is provided to 6 candidates who are pursuing a foreign degree outside of India. Students under free scholarship scheme receive ₹1000 per month. Eligibility To obtain this scholarship the interested candidates must satisfy the following criteria: The applicant must be a citizen of India. Must be of Gaud Saraswat community. Should have a good academic track record. Should be a student from any class between 5th standard to 12th or pursuing a bachelor’s degree. How to Apply To apply for the […]
UCC Ireland Meritorious Scholarship is provided by The Government of Ireland and College of Business and Law, UCC to offer research scholarships to Indian students for their one year master’s research program. This scholarship will cover fees and also provide €10,000 for living expenses. Eligibility Criteria Interested Candidates must match the following criteria to be eligible for applying for this scholarship: Must be of Indian nationality. Have at least 2 academic references with a video and personal statement. Must have secured at least a second class degree from a recognised institution. Must have scored 90 in TOEFL, 6.5 in IELTS or Grade B in CAE. How to Apply For Indian candidates who are wishing to apply for UCC Ireland Meritorious Scholarships, they must take the following steps to successfully apply for the scholarship: Should have successfully applied for a course in Postgraduate Applications Centre. Click here to apply for a program with relevant […]
Vahani Scholarship is given to children who were subjected to poverty, prejudice and violence while growing up. This initial struggle for survival and life develops a sense of innovation that is unique to them. Vahani Scholarship hopes to utilise that innovative spirit for societal good by providing them with the required monetary benefit and support. A total of 20 class XII students will be selected for this scholarship offer. Eligibility To be eligible for Vahani Scholarship, the nominated candidates must fulfil the following requirements: Must be a resident of India. Must be in the 12th standard. Have excellent academic records. Be one of the five nominated candidates from your school. How to Apply for Vahani Scholarship To apply for the Vahini scholarship the interested candidates are requested to take the following steps: Download the application form from this link and nomination form from this link. Fill up the application form in all […]
Hindustan Times Scholarship Program is conducted to reward the brightest young minds and is done by assessing creativity, originality and academic track record of the student. The program was started in 2011 and they received up to 27000 applicants in the first edition itself. During the previous year, they received up to a total of 84000 students from around 200 schools. About ₹45 lakhs will be distributed to 120 students in this academic year. Eligibility Interested candidates must match the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Hindustan Times Scholarship Program: Oly students from Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mohali, Mumbai, Panchkula, Chandigarh and Pune are eligible to apply. Students from class 5 to class 10 in Mumbai and students from class 5 to class 9 in Pune and Chandigarh are eligible to apply. Should have secured more than 60% in his/her previous academic year. How to Apply for Hindustan Times Scholarship […]
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme was introduced in 1982 by the Center of Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Government of India (GOI). The aim of this scholarship is to encourage the continuation of traditional arts among young children. The scholarship is provided for outstanding children between the age group of 10 to 14 years old. 650 scholarships are provided each year out of which 375 are general scholarships, 100 are provided to children belonging to Tribal Families, 125 are given to children from the families continuing traditional arts, 20 are given to the physically handicapped children 30 are exclusively given to the children pursuing the creative writing career. Eligibility Criteria The participants of the scholarships must match the following criteria: Must belong to the age group of 10 to 14. Must be getting an education from a recognised school. Should be receiving formal training in their art form. How to Apply […]
NCERT Doctoral Fellowship is provided to young PhD scholars from various disciplines to encourage them to pursue research in the field of education and other areas related to teaching. By providing this scholarship, NCERT hopes to build a research-backed knowledge base which can be used for implementing various schemes and policies. Candidates enrolled under NCERT Doctoral Fellowship can pursue their research in any recognised institution or university of their choice. The fellowship will only be offered to deserving candidates who are willing to do research in any of the following priority areas: Social and Psychological development in children: Various factors and aspects that take place in a child’s development and in what ways the development can be further improved. Peace education: On how various rights provided to the children be imparted and effective ways to teach them to resolve conflicts peacefully. Extra Curricular activities and their benefits: How beyond the […]
All India Pre Medical Scholarship test is one of the most popular scholarship exams that is taken by qualified medical aspirants to financially support their MBBS or BDS education. All India Pre-Medical Scholarship provides a great platform for aspiring medical students who are coming from a financially insecure background to continue their education. It covers the full tuition fees of students pursuing their education from any medical institution across India. Eligibility Criteria The following conditions have been set to determine the eligible candidates for the scholarship: Students appearing for their 12th standard (or equivalent) board exams. Students who have secured a minimum of 60% in all the subjects of their 12th standard examinations. Their Date of Birth (DOB) should be on or after October 1st, 1994. For Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Physically Handicapped (PH), the Date of Birth is relaxed till October 1st, 1989. How to Apply for All India Pre […]
Colgate Scholarship is a merit-based and need-based scholarship handed out by Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The aim of this scholarship is to provide support for the education of children from underprivileged families. Individuals whose children are below the age of 21 are eligible for the scholarship. A total of 501 people will be selected on the basis of a telephonic call provided they are subject to certain terms and conditions. Eligibility The eligibility criteria for Colgate scholarship is set as: Individuals who are under the age of 21 or parents whose children are under this age can participate in this scholarship offer. Must be a resident and citizen of India. The scholarship is applicable for all the genders. RedFuse, MadHouse and BYJU’S employees and their family members are not eligible for this scholarship. The participants must be from an underprivileged background. […]
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education is for the students who are pursuing Bachelors or Masters in Basic and Natural Sciences. It is the flagship program of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) scheme. This is to attract talented and interested students to pursue their education in science-intensive programs. A sum of ₹80000 each year is provided to 10000 students in the age group of 17-22 years. Along with the monetary compensation, mentorship is also provided to every scholar to guide them in their research. Students are expected to participate in a summer research project every year in a recognised research centre of their choice. Eligibility The aspiring students must match the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship: Must be pursuing a course in Natural or Basic sciences at bachelors or masters level (mandatory). Be in the top 1% of his/her class […]
Udaan scheme is an initiative taken by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with the goal of increasing enrolment of girls in various prestigious institutions. CBSE Udaan scheme provides 100% free scholarship to 1000 girl students in classes 11th and 12th. CBSE aims to reduce the knowledge gap in school education and various engineering entrance examinations and provides complete financial support to the students under this scheme. The financial support includes the admission and tuition fees, the amount for study materials and any other expenses during their 2 year preparation period. Eligibility Candidates must satisfy the following conditions to be eligible for this scheme: Citizen of India residing in the country. Should be an 11th standard student enrolled in Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM) stream. The candidate should be studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas / Navodaya Vidyalayas / Government schools following any Board/ Private Schools affiliated to CBSE. Should have […]
Fair and Lovely Foundation Scholarship is exclusive for girls pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the recognised colleges. This scholarship is handed out by HUL, a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) giant under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme. Girls attending coaching classes for various examinations are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. There are a total of 55 scholarships available and the distribution of it will be solely decided by HUL. This is a one-time scholarship and a total amount of 25000 to 50000 rupees is provided for each student. Eligibility Candidates who match the following criteria are eligible to apply for the scholarship: Girls who wish to pursue a UG or PG degree. Are in between 15 to 30 years old. Have completed their class XII board exam with at least 60%. Have secured at least 60% marks in their class X board exams. Overall family […]
The erstwhile two Central Sector Schemes namely Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) for ST students and Top Class Education for ST Students earlier implemented by this Ministry to provide financial assistance for pursuing higher education of ST students were merged into a single Central Sector Scheme called “National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students”. Under this merged scheme, Fellowships are provided to ST students to take up higher studies after completing Post Graduation, such as M.Phil and PhD courses, Fellowship is awarded on the lines of UGC Fellowships for research students pursuing such courses on the regular and full-time basis. Similarly, Scholarships is provided to ST Students to encourage meritorious ST students to pursue courses at Graduate/Post Graduate level in identified Institutions of excellence, Government and Private, in professional fields such as Management, Medicine, Engineering, Information Technology, Law etc. Fellowship component of the merged scheme came into […]
The cost of pursuing higher studies in engineering or medical from a recognized college/university usually ranges in Lakhs. Either a government college or a private college, a majority of students find it difficult to meet the costly expenses of the course and there is a need for financial aid. To support such Medical and Engineering aspirants and to pursue their dream education, a number of NGOs, business groups, government programmes, and corporates are offering various scholarships. One such Scholarship provided by the government to support such students is Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College & University Students. Here, we are giving complete details about Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College & University Students, the eligibility criteria, how to apply, its awards and benefits and more. What is the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College & University Students? This scholarship is being offered by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of […]
The cost of pursuing higher studies in engineering, medical or any degree course from a recognized college/university is expensive. Either a government college or a private college, a majority of students find it difficult to meet the costly expenses of the course and there is a need for financial aid. To support such and to pursue their dream education, a number of NGOs, business groups, government programmes, and corporates are offering various scholarships. One such Scholarship for students aspiring higher studies provided by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious SC/ST Students. Here, we are giving complete details about ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious SC/ST Students, the eligibility criteria, how to apply, its awards and benefits and more. What is ONGC Scholarship? Oil and Natural Gas Corporation under its Scholarship Programme offers 500 Scholarships to meritorious SC/ST students of worth Rs. 48,000/- per annum each. The ONGC Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance […]
The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates from the deprived section of the society and to provide them with the opportunity to undertake postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy etc. in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to 1000 SC/ST candidates to pursue postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects in the eligible institutions as given below: Eligibility Criteria: For the purpose of the award of the scholarship students who are pursuing professional courses in the following Institutions/ Colleges/Universities: Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under section 2(f) & and 12(B) of UGC Act. Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC. Universities/Institutions/College funded by Central/StateGovernment. Institutes of National Importance. Courses which require approval from Regulatory Council i.e. Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental […]
Higher Education has had played a very vital role in the history of nation building all over the world. It is amply clear that no rise in general standards of living and culture is possible without strengthening the higher education system in the country. It obviously calls for a multipronged strategy. There is a need to modernize our higher education system, and equally important to continuously attract young and talented students to pursue higher education. It is being increasingly observed that the brighter lot is not pursuing Post-Graduate education in our institutions of higher learning. To emerge as a powerful nation, there is an urgent need to bring in talented boys and girls in the field of Post-Graduate education by way of providing them good incentives in the form of scholarships. The UGC, therefore, introduced a Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University undergraduate rank holders. The scholarship may be tenable […]
