In India, it is estimated that over 13 lakh aspirants aspire to do Engineering every year after class 12th. But many of them need help and support to pursue a degree in their chosen college list.
Some lag behind due to fewer marks whereas most of them feel the financial burden of engineering fees on themselves and their parents which costs around 8-20 lakhs in India.
And that is why Scholarships for engineering students in India play an important role in funding the overall educational expenses and fulfilling their dreams. Central and state governments, numerous universities, private organizations, and corporations offer scholarships and fellowships to help these hopeful engineers pursue their desired advanced education.
Through this blog, let’s try to take a quick look at some of these scholarships on offer.
Scholarships for engineering students by the Government of India
Central government focuses on the students of their country irrespective of their caste and background and helps them provide the best they can. They provide a range of
scholarship programs to students who want to pursue Graduation or a Masters in engineering.
Annually, the government provides a substantial budget for education, with a significant portion allocated to scholarships to meritorious and financially needed students. Such of these scholarships are given below
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for CAPF and Assam rifles
The
PMSS was launched with the primary objective of providing financial assistance to the wards and widows of ex-servicemen to pursue professional and technical courses.
Eligibility Criteria
• An applicant must be a ward/widow of deceased CAPFs or AR personnel
• Pursuing a first professional degree in an institute regulated by a government body.
• Have scored a minimum of 60% marks in 12th or Diploma.
Rewards
• INR 3000 per month for girls
• INR 2500 per month for boys
Application to be filled in between July to October month.
SN Bose Scholars program
The Science and Engineering Board (SERB), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Government of India, the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), and WINStep Forward have collaborated to create a dynamic and transformative student exchange program between premier institutions in India and the United States.
The program is named in honor of Satyendra Nath Bose, a visionary Indian physicist best known for his work on quantum mechanics in the early 1920s.
Eligibility Criteria
• Indian citizen currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized institution.
• Open to students of Atmospheric and Earth Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical and Computational Sciences; and, Physical Sciences.
Rewards
• Airfare
• Stipend
• Health insurance
Application to be filled in between September to October month.
Scholarship for top-class education for students with disabilities
NSP Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities 2022-23 is a program of the Government of India's Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities to promote quality education among impaired students pursuing graduate/post-graduate/diploma level studies. A total of 300 scholarships will be given under the scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
• Have more than 40% disability and a valid certificate for the same
• Have an annual family income of less than INR 6 lakh
• Pursuing studies at graduation, post graduation or Diploma level.
Rewards
• Reimbursement of Tution fees up to INR 2 lac per annum.
• Reimbursement of expenses for the purchase of computer with accessories: INR 30,000 (one-time grant)
• And many more
Application to be filled in between July to October month.
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT/CEED) Scholarship 2022-23 is an initiative of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) for GATE/GPAT/CEED qualified students admitted to AICTE-approved postgraduate programs in AICTE approved Institutions/University Departments as per AICTE approved intake.
Eligibility Criteria
• Valid score in the given examination before admission
• Pursuing 1st year of masters at an AICTE recognized institution in the year 2022-23
• Not be pursuing part-time courses
Rewards
• The selected students will get INR 12400 per month for 2 years or till the duration of course whichever is less.
• Beneficiaries can take 15 casual leaves and 30 medical leaves per annum.
Application to be filled in between June to August month.
Scholarships for engineering students by Private Institutions
Besides the government, private institutions like colleges, companies, or NGOs participate actively in the noble cause of providing scholarships for engineering students in india. The aim is to make Indian engineering degrees affordable for both meritorious and underprivileged students.
Indian oil corporation scholarships
As a component of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Indian Oil Corporation provides more than 300 scholarships to Indian engineering students.
The goal is to provide job-enhancing technical education to deserving candidates. Scholarships are awarded by the management to students pursuing higher education at government or private institutions.
Eligibility criteria
• Indian citizen
• Courses - Engineering, MBA, MBBS, ITI
• Merit basis
• 75% attendance record
Rewards
• INR 1000-3000 per annum as per course.
ONGC scholarships
Among the greatest
scholarships for B. Tech students is provided by the Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC) India.
Eligibility criteria
• Pursuing 1st year of bachelors in engineering
• SC/ST/General(economically backward area) and OBC category.
• Must have scored 60% in 12th.
Rewards
• Selected students will get INR 48000 per annum.
VIT University Ignite Scholarships
The prestigious Vellore Institute of Technology is the sponsor of the Ignite scholarship (VIT Vellore).Students who are interested should obtain a high raised rank through the GV school development program.
There are many scholarships provided by the university on the basis of different criteria. Here is the link to access scholarships provided by the institution.
The selected students will be exempt from paying tuition, but they must cover all other out-of-pocket expenses. The institute also provides a full fee waiver for graduate programs with a four-year course duration. To be eligible, students must have ranked their respective boards
Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students
The Ratan Tata scholarship for engineering students is sponsored by the prestigious Tata Group. The Tata Trust for Education and Development offers merit-based
scholarships to engineering students.
The trust has raised a $25 million fund with the assistance of Cornell University's College of Engineering in New York.
Eligibility criteria
• Citizen of india
• Passed 12th with good grades
• Have an admission offer from Cornell university, USA as an undergraduate student.
• Must be in need of financial support.
Rewards
• Free education at Cornell university for 20 students every year.
Can apply for it at any time of the year.
Scholarships for engineering students - especially for girls
If I tell you that most of the scholarships that are provided are for girls, then this cannot be wrong. Both government and private institutions provide
scholarships for engineering students in India especially for girls to promote engineering among girls and even to society.
This section of the blog provides a list of scholarships for the girls who are willing to pursue their career in engineering.
Dr Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt scholarship
The program focuses on the girls coming from rural India or living in economically backward regions with the main focus being to give them quality education in one of the best science universities in india.
The program provides access to 12 main science institutes of India.
Eligibility criteria
• Good academic record
• Passed 12th from reputed institute
• Indian girl citizen
• Have opted for courses like B.tech, M.B.B.S., or B.Sc.
Rewards
• INR 80,000 per annum for 3 years during the course
Can apply in between the month from may to july.
Tata housing scholarship for meritorious girl students
In the given scholarship, tata group focuses on girls coming from unprivileged communities like SC, ST and even from economically backward regions.
Tata group encourages girls to opt for professional and technical courses in engineering field by providing them financial support.
Eligibility criteria
• Annual income limit > INR 3 lacs
• 50% marks in previous examination
• Courses applicable - B.E, B.tech, B.Arch
Rewards
• INR 60,000 per annum
• Can renew for next year on marks basis
Can apply for the program in between February to March.
UGAM - legrand scholarship programme
Legarnd scholarship programme is way different from other scholarship programmes. They provide scholarships to meritorious girls, differently-abled girls and to the transgender community of India to help them pursue their higher education in a reputed institute.
They also act this as their corporate social responsibility.
Eligibility criteria
• Indian girl citizen
• Passed out 12th in recent year
• Must have scores 70% in 10th and 12th.
• Annual family income = > INR 5 lacs per annum
Rewards
• INR 60,000 to 100,000 per annum as per their performance in the course.
• Job opportunity is also being provided to the eligible candidate after the completion of course
Can apply for the program in between June and July.
Conclusion
In this blog, we have explored various
Scholarships for engineering students in India that are segmented into three parts- 1st provided by the government of India, 2nd provided by Private institutions, and last, Scholarships, especially for girls. We have segmented in the best way possible so that it becomes easier to find one.
From my personal experience, I would say that does apply to more than one
Scholarship program because applying for the Scholarship is still an easy task, and getting one to your bank account is challenging.
We wish you all the very best for your bright future ahead.
