4 scholarship programmes you need to check out now!
Here are 4 scholarship programmes in India you can apply to in March 2023.
A good scholarship or fellowship programme can change the trajectory of students, especially those from lower economic backgrounds. They can propel students toward top-notch institutes with peers who drive them toward success and teachers who are excellent guides.
Scholarship programmes may be open to all or could specifically cater to a certain age group, a specific community or geographic location, students with a particular educational qualification, or even a gender.
Scholarship programmes can cut study abroad costs to a great extent and may also give one access to industry experts who can help mentor you well.
Here are 4 scholarship programmes in India you can apply to in March 2023:
1. KEEP INDIA SMILING FOUNDATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 2022-23
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. is giving young students an opportunity to pursue their academic/career aspirations by providing them with scholarships for education.
This scholarship program aims to provide foundational support to individuals, who are deserving and meritorious but may lack the resources to pursue their dreams.
academic/career aspirations by providing them with scholarships for education.
This scholarship program aims to provide foundational support to individuals, who are deserving and meritorious but may lack the resources to pursue their dreams.
Eligibility:
Students who have passed Class 10 with at least 75% marks or Class 12 with at least 60% marks in 2022 board exams are eligible to apply for the scholarship programme for pursuing their higher secondary, 3-year graduation, and 4-year BDS Dental course.
Annual family income of all applicants must be less than INR 5 Lakhs per annum.
Prizes and rewards: Selected scholars can avail of scholarship awards of up to INR 50,000 per year for up to 4 years of studies depending on their current level of education.
Last date to apply: 31-03-2023
Application mode: Online applications only
Url: www.b4s.in/it/KISF6
2. SAKSHAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DRIVERS’ CHILDREN
Mahindra Finance invites applications for the ‘Saksham Scholarship Programme for Drivers’ Children’ from students belonging to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana.
The scholarship is meant to support underprivileged and meritorious children of drivers (all light motor vehicles and small commercial vehicles such as taxi, jeep, car and delivery vans such as pickup, magic, school van etc) holding a valid driving license who are studying in Class 9 to postgraduation level
Eligibility:
The applicants must be currently studying at Class 9 to postgraduation level in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana.
Applicants who are pursuing studies from Class 9 onwards must have scored 60% or more marks in the previous final examination.
The annual family income of the applicant from all sources must not be more than INR 4,00,000.
Prizes and rewards: Scholarship ranging from INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 for 1 year.
Last date to apply: 10-03-2023
Application mode: Online applications only
Url: www.b4s.in/it/SKSP1
3. HDFC BANK PARIVARTAN’S ECS SCHOLARSHIP 2022-23
HDFC Bank invites applications from students studying in Class 1 to postgraduation level. The scholarship supports meritorious and needy students belonging to underprivileged sections of society.
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open for Indian nationals only.
The students must be studying in any of the standards between Class 1 to 12, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate (including professional and non-professional courses) level.
The applicants must have passed their previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks and their annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
Preference will be given to those applicants who are facing a personal or family crisis that has occurred during the past three years, due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out.
Prizes and rewards: Up to INR 75,000
Last date to apply: 15-03-2023
Application mode: Online applications only
Url: www.b4s.in/it/HEC12
4. OAKNORTH STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2022
Oak North STEM Scholarship Program 2022 aims to provide financial support to meritorious and underprivileged girl students pursuing graduation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects from government colleges/universities.
Eligibility:
Girl students from Haryana who have passed Class 12 and are currently pursuing graduation (any year) in STEM-related subjects from government universities/colleges are eligible.
The annual family income of the applicants must be less than INR 6 lakh from all sources.
Applicants must have scored an aggregate of 60% marks or above in Class 12 (or equivalent) examination.
Students studying in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of STEM courses must score at least 60% in the previous class/semester.
Prizes and rewards: INR 30,000
Last date to apply: 15-03-2023
Application mode: OakNorth STEM Scholarship Program 2022
Url: www.b4s.in/it/ONSS1
Sources: India Today
