Disha Scholarship Program – Investing in Education, Investing in You

The Disha Scholarship Program, an initiative of Birlasoft, aims to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in General/Professional Undergraduate courses, aiding them in the pursuit of their education and successful completion of their academic journey. Under this scholarship program, students pursuing undergraduate courses at premier NIRF institutions or accredited universities and colleges across the country are eligible to receive financial support of up to INR 25,000 annually.

This article offers detailed information about the Disha Scholarship Program in terms of its application process, eligibility, documentation, and other needful information. Read further to have a detailed understanding of this scholarship and its application process.

Disha Scholarship Program – An Overview

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The table given below consists of the essential details about the scholarship program for a quick reference.

Detailed Overview of Disha Scholarship Program

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	Disha Scholarship Program
Provider Name	Birlasoft
Scholarship Type	Merit and means based
Eligibility	Open to Pan-India female students enrolled in the first year of a general undergraduate program or the first/second year of a professional undergraduate program at premier NIRF institutions or accredited universities and colleges across the country.
Award	Up to ₹25,000
Last Date to Apply*	March 15, 2024
Application Mode	Online through Buddy4Study portal
Academic Session	2023-2024

*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider. 

Disha Scholarship Program – Key Dates

Now, with this brief piece of information, it is important to have knowledge of some other details. But before referring to them, the candidates are necessarily required to keep track of the important dates of application to this scholarship programme. The applications for Disha Scholarship Program are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is March 15, 2024.

Disha Scholarship Program – Eligibility

Disha Scholarship Program for General Graduation Students

 

• Open to female students enrolled in the first year of a general undergraduate/bachelor’s degree program at a recognised/affiliated college/university in academic year 2023-24.
• Preference will be given to the candidates enrolled in top NIRF colleges or recognized universities/colleges.
• Candidates must have scored at least 65% in aggregate or an equivalent CGPA in the Grade 12 board examination.
• The annual family income of applicants from all sources must be less than INR 5 lakh.
• Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 17 to 29 years at the time of submitting their applications.
• Children of employees affiliated with Buddy4Study, Samhita, and BirlaSoft are not eligible to participate.
• Open for pan-India applicants.

 

Note: 

• Preference will be given to students domiciled in Delhi-NCR or Pune.

• The specified eligibility criteria are tailored for this scholarship program and are subject to potential modifications based on the requirements of the scholarship provider.

 

Disha Scholarship Program for Professional Graduation Students

• Open to female students enrolled in the first or second year of a professional undergraduate/bachelor’s degree program at a recognized/affiliated college/university in the academic year 2023-24.
• Preference will be given to the candidates enrolled in top NIRF colleges or recognized universities/colleges.
• Candidates must have scored at least 65% in aggregate or an equivalent CGPA in the Grade 12 board examination.
• The annual family income of applicants from all sources must be less than INR 5 lakh.
• Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 17 to 29 years at the time of submitting their applications.
• Children of employees affiliated with Buddy4Study, Samhita, and BirlaSoft are not eligible to participate.
• Open for pan-India applicants. 

Note: 

• Preference will be given to students domiciled in Delhi-NCR or Pune.
• The specified eligibility criteria are tailored for this scholarship program and are subject to potential modifications based on the requirements of the scholarship provider.

Disha Scholarship Program – Award Details

General graduation students: Up to INR 25,000 per year till the completion of course

Professional graduation students: Up to INR 25,000 per year till the completion of course

Note: The scholarship program aims at covering only the tuition fees incurred by the student per year.

Disha Scholarship Program – Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply for the  Disha Scholarship Program online by following the steps mentioned below –   

• Visit the official scholarship page.
• Read all the details carefully and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button of the respective category of scholarship.
• Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
  • If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account.
• You will now be redirected to the ‘Disha Scholarship Program’ application form page.
• Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
• Fill in the required details in the online application form.
• Upload relevant documents.
• Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. 
• If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

 Disha Scholarship Program – Key Documents

• Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
• Passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Income proof (Form 16A/income certificate issued by government authority/BPL certificate/salary slips, etc.)
• Proof of admission (College ID card/bonafide certificate, etc.)
• Current academic year fee receipt
• Bank account details of the scholarship applicant (cancelled cheque/passbook copy)
• Marksheets or grade cards of the preceding class

Disha Scholarship Program – Selection Process

The selection of scholars for the Disha Scholarship Program will be made based on their academic merit and financial background. It involves a multi-stage process as detailed below – 

• Initial shortlisting of applicants based on their academic merit and financial background
• Telephonic interview followed by document verification
• Final scholars’ selection will be done by Birlasoft

Contact Details

In case one has any queries related to this scholarship programme, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or selection process, one is requested to connect through the email id given below – 

Email: dishascholarship@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext-338)