Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 is a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative of SWAYAM Charitable Trust that aims to provide financial support to underprivileged students pursuing B.Tech. courses at 11 prestigious engineering institutions across India. Under this scholarship program, students enrolling in the first-year of B.Tech. courses at selected institutions will be provided with scholarships to cover their academic expenses such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, and related expenses. Buddy4Study is the implementation partner for this scholarship program.
This article offers detailed information about the Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 regarding its application process, eligibility, documentation, and other needful information. Read further to have a detailed understanding of this scholarship and its application process.
Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 – An Overview
About SWAYAM Charitable Trust
SWAYAM Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit organization engaged in CSR activities and is a philanthropic initiative by Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, a Padma Bhushan awardee and one of the founders of HCL, and his family. The trust has helped numerous students pursue their education, and their scholarships have been instrumental in helping these students achieve their goals.
The table below summarizes the essential details about the scholarship program for quick reference.
Detailed Overview of Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the scholarship | Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 |
| Provider Name | SWAYAM Charitable Trust |
| Eligibility |
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| Award | Scholarship based on the actual fee structure to cover academic expenses, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, and related expenses. |
| Last Date to Apply* | September 28, 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online through Buddy4Study portal |
| Academic Session | 2024-2025 |
*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.
Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Key Dates
Now, with this brief information, it is important to know some other details. But before referring to them, the candidates must keep track of the important dates of application to this scholarship program. The applications for the Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is September 28, 2024.
Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Eligibility
- Students joining the first-year of B.Tech. courses at any of the following 11 institutions can apply:
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-Kharagpur)
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad)
- Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT-Patna)
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi)
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay)
- Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT-Goa)
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing (IIITDM) Jabalpur
- Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi)
- Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee International Institute of Information Technology Naya Raipur (IIIT NR)
- Jabalpur Engineering College
- National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT, Ranchi)
- Annual family income of the applicants should not exceed INR 6 lakh p.a from all sources.
Note:
- Only students not covered by any other scholarship scheme are eligible to apply (self-declaration from students is essentially required).
- Children of employees from Apollo Trading and Finance Private Limited, BFL Investments and Financial Consultants Pvt. Ltd., SWAYAM Charitable Trust, and Buddy4Study India Foundation are not eligible.
Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Award Details
- A total of 28 beneficiaries will be awarded scholarships based on the actual fee structure.
- The scholarship fund will be provided for academic expenses such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, and related expenses.
- The duration of the scholarship will be 4 years subject to meeting the specified criteria for yearly renewal.
Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply for the Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25online by following the steps mentioned below –
- Visit the official scholarship page.
- Register/log in to Buddy4Study to continue to the ‘Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25’ page.
- Read all the details carefully and click on the ‘Start Application’ button.
- Fill in the required details in the online interest form and upload relevant documents.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Key Documents
- Proof of admission (Admission letter/Institution ID Card, etc.) for enrollment in degree or diploma programs in architecture or engineering courses.
- Payment receipts/Demand draft for educational expenses from colleges.
- Mark sheets of the previous two classes/semesters/years (whichever is applicable).
- Proof of family income (any one of the following documents):
- Income Tax Return Statement
- Salary Slip
- Form 16 (if salaried)
- BPL/Ration Card
- Income proof certificate signed by the concerned government authority
- Certificate from concerned authorities for individuals with income from agriculture, horticulture, and veterinary sources
- Affidavit for orphans/single-parent children (where the family lost the earning member)
- Proof of identity/address (Aadhaar Card, Voter’s ID Card, Driving License, etc.).
- Passport-size photograph
Aspire Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Contact Details
In case one has any queries related to this scholarship program, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or the selection process, one is requested to connect through the contact details given below –
Email: aspirescholarship@buddy4study.com
Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 330)