There are thousands worth of scholarships in India available for both meritorious and underprivileged students. Many scholarships today are initiated to encourage students to turn their passion into their profession and fulfill their dreams. Here are some scholarships to apply for by July-August:
IET India Scholarship 2022
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is inviting applications from undergraduate engineering students to reward their creativity, innovation, leadership and excellence. The scholarship aims to recognise and nurture future engineering leaders of India.
Eligibility:
- Candidates studying in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year of a full-time regular undergraduate engineering programme (in any field) at an AICTE/UGC-approved institution.
- The scholarship is also open for lateral entry students who join the BTech programme in the 2nd year.
- They must have cleared all regular credit courses in a single attempt.
- Students need to score at least 60% in aggregate or equivalent CGPA of at least 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the semesters cleared so far.
Prizes and rewards: Scholarships worth Rs 10,00,000
Last date to apply: August 1, 2022
Application mode: Online applications
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LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship 2022
LIC HFL invites applications from Class 11, graduation and post-graduation students to support them in continuing their education. The scholarship is meant for those students who belong to marginalised and crisis-ridden families.
Eligibility:
- Open for Indian students who are currently studying in Class 11 and first year of graduation and post-graduation programmes.
- Applicants must have scored more than 60% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
- Annual family income of the applicant must not be more than INR 3,60,000 from all sources.
Prizes and rewards: Up to Rs 20,000
Last date to apply: September 30, 2022
Application mode: Online applications
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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Purashkar 2023
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a civilian honour in India. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 is an initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India for Indian children below 18 years of age who will be awarded for their merit in innovation, scholastic, sports, arts, culture, social service, music or any other fields.
The award has two categories: Bal Shakti Puraskar, awarded to Indian citizens under the age of 18 for outstanding achievement in innovation, scholastic achievements, social service, arts and culture, bravery, or sports, and Bal Kalyan Puraskar, to individuals or organisations that have made outstanding contributions in child development, child protection, or child welfare.
Eligibility: Open for Indian children who are below 18 years of age as of August 31 of the respective year.
Last date to apply: August 31, 2022
Application mode: Online applications
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