Computer Science Scholarships – In India, the Information Technology (IT) industry has come of age. It has grown and created an abundance of opportunities for Computer Science (CS) professionals. With an increasingย demand for skilled CS professionals, students have become more inclined towards pursuing courses for Engineering in Computer Science.
There are several scholarships available for meritorious and deserving students pursuing courses in Computer Science in India. These scholarships provide financial assistance to cover tuition fees, books including other expenses. Besides, computer science engineering scholarships can offer networking opportunities and mentorships by industry professionals. This allows students to gain valuable experience and boost their career prospects.
The following article provides detailed information on most of the scholarships presently available for computer science students in India. Available information on eligibility, awards, application timeline, and official links is bound to extend a helping hand.ย
Computer Science Scholarships 2023ย
Available scholarships for Computer Science students are as under:ย
- Rolls Royce Unnati Scholarships for Women Engineering Students
- HDFC Bank parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Courses
- HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Courses
- Kotak Kanya Scholarship
- Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science (APAC)
- Adobe’s Women in Tech Scholarship
- Foundation for Excellence Scholarship
- Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme
Rolls Royce Unnati Scholarships for Women Engineering Students
Rolls-Royce Unnati Scholarship for Women Engineering Students is a mission of the Rolls-Royce India Private Limited as a part of their commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The scholarship encourages women to pursue an education and skill training in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses. The programme is focused on bridging the gender gap and raising female representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). It aims to provide financial support to meritorious students from economically underprivileged backgrounds. Rolls-Royce plans to financially support 150 female students to complete their engineering programme over the next 3 years.
The scholarship is open to all women students enrolled in undergraduate engineering degree in 1st/2nd/3rd yearย at any AICTE-recognised institution in India and fulfilling the criteria of the scholarship.ย
Rolls-Royce Unnati Scholarship for Women Engineering Students intends to work as a great enabler for women engineering students who are facing financial constraints in their pursuit.
Eligibility Criteriaย
- The scholarship is available to women engineering students in India.ย
- Students must have Indian citizenship to apply for this scholarship.
- She must be pursuing her engineering courses in 1st/2nd/3rd year in Aerospace, Marine, Electronics, Computers including other fields from an AICTE-recognized/approved institution.ย
- Applicants must have secured above 60% marks in class 10 and 12 exams.ย
- Annual income of the family of the applicant must not exceed โน4 lakh.ย
Awardsย
Female applicants will receive a scholarship of โน35,000.
Application Timelineย
Students can apply for the scholarship through Buddy4Study platform on or before August 31, 2023.ย
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programmeย
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme is the initiative of HDFC Bank, Indiaโs leading banking and financial service provider. Under its flagship programme – Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS), financial support is extended to meritorious and needy students from underprivileged sections of society. The scholarship programme is meant for school students from Class 1 to 12 and those pursuing diploma, ITI, polytechnic, general and professional undergraduation (UG) and post-graduation (PG) courses.
Under this programme, the students who are unable to bear the cost of education due to financial problems and are at a risk of dropping out are provided with monetary assistance of up toย โน75,000 for their studies.
HDFC bank has been undertaking various projects in the field of education and livelihood training as part of its social initiative – Parivartan. As a part of this wonderful initiative, the scholarship is offered to the following categories to pursue higher education.ย
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Courses
Eligibility Criteria
- Only Indian nationals can apply for the scholarship program.
- The students must be pursuing general or professional graduation courses in recognized colleges or universities in India. They are tabulated below.
|
General Graduation Courses |
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) | |
|
Professional Graduation Courses |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) | |
| Bachelor of Legislative Law (L.L.B.) | |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | |
| Courses on Nursing from a recognized Indian college or university |
- Applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.
- Annual income of the family of an applicant must not exceed โน2.5 lakh.ย
- Preference will be given to those students who are facing or who have faced personal or family crises in the last three years and are unable to bear the cost of education and they are at the risk of dropping out.
Scholarship Awardย
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship amount of โน30,000 for general undergraduate courses and โน50,000 for professional undergraduate courses.ย
Documents Requirements from the Applicants:
- Passport size photograph of the applicant
- Previous year’s marksheets (2022-23)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
- Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2023-24)
- Applicantโs Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
- Any of the three income proofs as mentioned below:
- Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
- Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
- Affidavit
- Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)
How to apply for the Scholarship meant for Undergraduate Courses?
- Applicants should visit Buddy4Study and click on the โApply Nowโ button designated for respective scholarships.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the โApplication Form Pageโ.
- If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your email/mobile/gmail account.
- Applicants will now be redirected to the โHDFC Bank Parivartanโs ECS Scholarshipโ application form page.
- They should click on the โStart Applicationโ button to begin the application process.
- They are required to fill in the details in the online application form.
- Candidates should upload relevant documents.
- Accept the โTerms and Conditionsโ and click on โPreviewโ.
- If all the details filled in the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the โSubmitโ button to complete the application process.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Application Timelineย
Students can apply for the scholarship through Buddy4Study platform on or before September 30, 2023.ย
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Courses
Eligibility Criteriaย
- Only Indian nationals can apply for the scholarship for postgraduate courses.ย
- The students must be pursuing general or professional graduation courses in recognized colleges or universities in India. They are tabulated below.
|
General Post-Graduation Courses |
Master of Commerce (M.Com.) |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) | |
| Master of Arts (B.A.) | |
|
Professional Post-Graduation Courses |
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | |
| Master of Computer Application (MCA) |
Scholarship Awardย
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship amount of โน35,000 for general undergraduate courses and โน75,000 for professional undergraduate courses.ย
Documents Requirements from the Applicants:
- Passport size photograph of the applicant
- Previous year’s marksheets (2022-23)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
- Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2023-24)
- Applicantโs Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
- Any of the three income proofs as mentioned below:
- Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
- Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
- Affidavit
- Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)
How to apply for the Scholarship meant for Undergraduate Courses?
- Applicants should visit Buddy4Study and click on the โApply Nowโ button designated for respective scholarships.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the โApplication Form Pageโ.
- If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your email/mobile/gmail account.
- Applicants will now be redirected to the โHDFC Bank Parivartanโs ECS Scholarshipโ application form page.
- They should click on the โStart Applicationโ button to begin the application process.
- They are required to fill in the details in the online application form.
- Candidates should upload relevant documents.
- Accept the โTerms and Conditionsโ and click on โPreviewโ.
- If all the details filled in the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the โSubmitโ button to complete the application process.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Application Timelineย
Students can apply for the scholarship through Buddy4Study platform on or before September 30, 2023.ย
Kotak Kanya Scholarship
Kotak Kanya Scholarship programme provides financial assistance to meritorious girl students from underserved communities across India to complete their higher education and rise above the poverty line. Along with the scholarship, key features of the Kotak Kanya Scholarship include mentorship support, communicative English training and academic support required for holistic development. The scholarship program is offered by the Kotak Education Foundation under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies, Kotak Karma.
Eligibility Criteria
- The scholarship is available to meritorious girl students across India.
- Applicants must have cleared Class 12 examination with 85% marks or equivalent CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).ย
- Applicants must have secured admission to their 1st year graduation program in the Academic Year-2023 from institutes of repute recognised and ranked by NIRF/NAAC for professional graduation courses mentioned below:ย
- Engineering
- MBBS
- Integrated LLB (5 years) orย
- Other professional courses including Design and Architecture etc.
- The annual family income of a student must not exceed โน6 lakh.ย
Kotak Kanya Scholarship Awardย
The selected students will receive a scholarship amount of โน1.5 lakh per year till the completion of professional graduation course/degree.ย
Application Timelineย
Eligible candidates can apply for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship on or before September 30, 2023 through the official website.ย
| Important Note –ย Children of employees of Kotak Education Foundation, Kotak Mahindra Group, and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. |
Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science (APAC)
Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science was established to help female students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in this field. The Generation Google Scholarship 2023 is mainly targeted at women pursuing their studies in computer science. It is awarded to female applicants on the basis of the strength of their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrable leadership, and academic performance.
The scholarship is being provided by Google with the aim of financially assisting the female applicants who want to pursue a graduation degree in Computer Science.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be female.ย
- Female students from the eligible Asia Pacific countries (APAC) can also apply for this scholarship.ย
- Applicants must be enrolled in their 2nd or 3rd year of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or, a closely related technical field.
- Applicants must be pursuing a full-time bachelorโs program at an accredited university for the academic year 2023-24.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record.
- Applicants should have leadership skills and demonstrate a passion for improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology.
- Participate in Googleโs Online Challenge for assessment of coding skills.
Awardsย
Selected students will receive $2,500 USD for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Application Timelineย
The application for scholarships starts in the month of May.ย
Adobe’s Women in Tech Scholarship
Adobe’s Women in Tech Scholarship is provided by Adobe to the female Indian students enrolled in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other courses related to the technical field. The scholarship reflects commitment to bring in gender diversity to the tech industry. It intends to recognize talented female undergraduate & master’s students studying computer science and provide them an opportunity to learn, build, and grow
Eligibility Criteria
- Only Indian female nationals studying in Indian universities are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a 4-year BE/B.Tech education program or an Integrated ME/MS/MTech program at an Indian University or Institute at the time of applying. Applicants should be completing the education program in the Academic year 2024.ย
Applicants should be pursuing a Major or Minor in the following streams:ย
- Computer Science/Engineering
- Information Science
- Data Science
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Math, and Computing
Awardsย
The selected students will receive the following awards:
- Funding for tuition feesย
- Opportunity to join the internship at Adobe India
- Mentorship by Senior Technology Leader in Adobe
- All-expenses-paid trip to Grace Hopper Conference, India
Application Timelineย
The application process for this scholarship starts in November. Applicants are requested to submit their applications through the application portal of Adobe in the month of November every year and continues till December.
Foundation for Excellence Scholarshipย
Foundation for Excellence Scholarship is offered by the Foundation for Excellence, a philanthropic foundation that provides scholarships to bright students with financial constraints for pursuing their college degrees. FFE assists the meritorious students with a low-income background. Their initial focus was on medical and engineering degrees in India, because these professional degrees assured a high likelihood of transforming the lives of the bright students. The Scholarship Programโs main focus is on providing financial support to qualified students interested in Technology, Engineering and Medicine. FFEโs assistance extends beyond finances and includes training, mentorship and advice from a vast network of donors and alumni.
Academic Eligibilityย
- Applicants must be enrolled in professional degree courses pursuing B.E./B.Tech, Integrated 5-year dual-degree M.Tech, MBBS, B. Pharm & LLB.
- Only the first-year applicants pursuing their studies in B.E./B.Tech, Integrated 5-year dual-degree M.Tech, MBBS, B. Pharm & LLB are eligible.
- Applicants are expected to have passed their Higher Secondary/Pre-University/Intermediate/CBSE/ISC or equivalent board qualifying examination after 2021.
- Applicants must have taken admission to professional degree courses or institutions based on the merit rank awarded at the state/national level entrance exams or through the counselling conducted at the state level.ย
- The gross family annual income should be less than โน3 lakh from all sources.
| Note:- Diploma students admitted to B.E., B.Tech courses on a lateral basis including
B.Arch and BDS students are not eligible for this scholarship programme. |
Awardsย
The selected candidates will receive financial support for technology, engineering and medicine-related courses including training and mentorship.
Application Timelineย
Students can apply online for this scholarship before December 31, 2023.ย
Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme
Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme was launchedย by the Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from the academic year 2014-15, on the basis of โMerit-Cum-Meansโ, to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses at Graduate and Postgraduate levels to excel in their life. The scheme has evolved an objective and transparent mechanism to assist the eligible, meritorious and needy students. The scholarship scheme has been named as โNIRANKARI RAJMATA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMEโ from the academic year 2015โ16.ย
Eligibility Criteria/Conditions
- Applicants must be a regular student of any college/institution recognised by the Central/State government admitted through a competitive written test.ย
- Applicants must have the offer of admission in hand in any one of the following disciplines:
- Graduate degree in any discipline of Engineeringย
- Graduate degree in Medicine in Allopathic/Ayurvedic/Homoeopathic
- MBA/PGDM
- Architecture
- Chartered Accountancy after securing a minimum of 90% marks in class XII and qualifying CPT conducted by Institutions of Chartered Accountants of Indiaย
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) after securing a minimum of 90% marks in class XII and qualifying Foundation Test
- Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) after securing a minimum of 90% marks in class XII and passing entrance test for LLB or after qualifying Degree Exams.
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- The annual income of the family of the applicants from all sources should not be more than โน3.5 lakh per annum.ย
Awardsย
Selected candidates will receive a full tuition fee waiver up to โน75,000 per annum.
Application Timelineย
Eligible candidates can apply online for this scholarship on or before November 30, 2023.ย
Computer Science Scholarships 2023 – FAQs
What is a CSE scholarship?
CSE scholarship stands for Computer Science Engineering scholarship.
Can CBSE students get Computer Science Scholarship in India?
Yes, the students who have passed their board exams conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) can apply for the scholarships.
Is there any age limit to apply for the Computer Science scholarships?
Some of the scholarships on offer for Computer Science have an age limit, while others do not. It is important to go through the eligibility criteria for the respective scholarships before applying.
How can I apply for Rolls Royce scholarship?
Official website of Buddy4Study has provided the step by step application procedure for the scholarship. Detailed information on the Rolls Royce scholarship program has already been made available in this article.
What is the last date to apply for the Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme?
Eligible candidates can apply online for the Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme on or before November 30, 2023.