Scholarships are a form of financial aid given to students of varying ages and qualifications. They may have different eligibility criteria. Many scholarships have been set up in India during the pandemic to support children and students who have lost parents or paid members.
The right scholarship and fellowship programs can even help jump-start your career by giving you access to good professors and professional shades. Some study abroad scholarships can also help you to go to foreign universities for higher studies at a much lower price.
Check out these top three scholarship and internship programs for Indian students in the coming months:
1. KOTAK KANYA SCHOLARSHIP 2021
As part of the CSR Education and Livelihoods Project of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies, the Kotak Education Foundation is inviting applications for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021 from female students in class 12, who have obtained more than 75% and whose annual family income is less than or equivalent to R 3.00 lakhs.
The scholarship aims to support deserving female students from disadvantaged sections of society to pursue professional graduation courses at renowned universities and colleges.
Eligibility:
- The Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021 is open to female students only.
- Deserving female students who have gained admission to 1st year graduation programs in professional courses from reputable institutes (NAAC/NBA/UGC accredited) are eligible to apply. Vocational courses include vocational graduation courses such as engineering, medicine, architecture, design, specialized trade, finance and computer science courses or vocational courses taken alongside graduation. a degree like CA, CS, CFA, CWA, LLB.
- Candidates must have achieved more than 75% marks in their class 12 exams.
- Annual family income must be INR 3 lakh or less from all sources.
To note: This scholarship application is only open to female students who have gained admission to the first year MBBS courses from reputable institutes.
Prizes and Awards: Up to Rs 1.5 lakh* per year
Disclaimer: Terms and Conditions apply. Scholarship selection and amount are based on meeting the eligibility criteria and will be at the discretion of the Kotak Education Foundation.
Deadline to apply: 05-06-2022
How to apply: Online applications only
URL: www.b4s.in/it/KKGS1
2. AICTE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP 2022
AICTE Information Technology Internship 2022 is an initiative of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for 5 interns working in Varanasi Smart City, Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility: Open to candidates holding a BE/BTech. graduate with relevant skills and interests.
Prizes and Awards: INR 10,000 per month
Deadline to apply: 30-06-2022
How to apply: Online applications only
URL: https://internship.aicte-india.org/internship-details.php?uid=INTERNSHIPGOV_1652268707627b9ea39c67b&level=2
3. FULBRIGHT KALAM CLIMATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCH 2023-24
The Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship for Doctoral Research 2023-24 is an initiative of the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) for Indian scholars enrolled for a doctoral degree at an Indian institution.
Eligibility:
Open to candidates who have conducted adequate research in the relevant field, especially in identifying resources in India with a high academic background.
US applicants who are registered for a PhD at an Indian institution by November 1, 2021 may also apply.
Prizes and Awards: Variable rewards
Deadline to apply: 15-09-2022
How to apply: Online applications only
URL: https://www.usief.org.in/Fellowships/Fulbright-Kalam-Climate-Fellowship.aspx
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