Good scholarships can change the trajectory of a student’s career path and life. Especially during the pandemic, thousands of students are wondering if they should discontinue higher education because of the deaths of their parents or job losses.
At such a time, good scholarships come as a blessing and support for well-deserved students to make a good future for themselves.
Check out these three major scholarship and fellowship programs in India you can apply to by June-July 2021:
1. Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship 2021-22
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) is offering Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship 2021-22 to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research for achieving excellence in engineering, innovation, and technology development.
The fellowship is open for candidates who are Indian nationals working in India in various capacities of the engineering profession in public-funded institutions. They must possess adequate professional qualifications and hold at least a Bachelor’s degree alongside a minimum of 5 years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award. However, the candidates should not be holding any other fellowship.
Prizes and rewards: Monthly fellowship of INR 25,000 and other benefits
Last date to apply: 30-06-2021
Application mode: Via post only
Url: https://www.inae.in/research-innovation/abdul-kalam-technology-innovation-national-fellowship/
2. Credit Suisse Scholarship Programme 2021-22
Buddy4Study invites applications from students enrolled in Engineering/MBA courses in selected institutions.
The scholarship aims to provide the necessary financial support which can help qualified candidates bridge the gap between the cost of the academic fees and their ability to pay.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled in Engineering/MBA programs at one of the designated institutions (List available in the scholarship detail page).
They must have passed Class 12 or Graduation and scored at least 60% marks or above
Demonstrate significant financial need, defined as family income less than or equal to INR 5,00,000 per annum (subject to verification by Buddy4Study).
Prizes and rewards:
For MBA: Up to 80% of total academic fees or up to INR 200,000.
For Engineering: Up to 80% of total academic fees or up to INR 100,000.
Last date to apply: 31-07-2021
Application mode: Online applications only
Url: www.b4s.in/it/CSE1
3. Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme
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 programme provides financial aid to students pursuing studies at various post-matric and undergraduate levels to continue their education and proceed towards a career of their choice.
Eligibility:
Students who have passed Class 10 with at least 75% marks or Class 12 with at least 60% marks in 2020 board exams are eligible to apply for the scholarship programme for pursuing their higher secondary, 3-year graduation, 4-year engineering, Diploma programme and 1-year vocational course studies respectively.
The annual family income of all applicants must be less than INR 5 Lakhs per annum.
Prizes and rewards: Selected scholars can avail of scholarship award of up to INR 30,000 per year for up to 3 years of studies depending on their current level of education
Last date to apply: 30-06-2021
Application mode: Apply online
Url: www.b4s.in/IT/KISSP01
Read: 3 scholarship and fellowship programmes you need to apply by June-end
Courtesy – INDIA TODAY