Mi Scholarship – Supporting the Higher Education of Underprivileged Students

Mi Scholarship is a newly launched scholarship programme of Xiaomi India which focuses on providing financial support to students from economically weaker sections of the society. The scholarship is meant for Class 10/12 passed students who are pursuing Class 11/12 or undergraduate level courses. Under this scholarship, 5,000 deserving students will be awarded with scholarships worth INR 2 Crore. 

Xiaomi India is a renowned brand in the realm of Smartphones, Laptops and other consumer electronic products. As part of its CSR initiative, the company has launched this scholarship to help students pursue their educational dreams. What are the benefits offered under this scholarship? Who can avail these benefits? What is its application deadline? Read this article further to get answers to all these questions. 

LATEST UPDATE: The results for Mi Scholarship 2020-21 have been announced. Check out the links given below to see your result. 

Mi-Scholarship – An Overview

Xiaomi India has announced this ‘Mi Scholarship’ as part of its CSR initiative to support the higher education of students belonging to underprivileged sections of the society. Under this programme, two different types of scholarships are being offered namely – 

1. Mi Scholarship for Class 11 and 12 Students

2. Mi Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree Courses

The students who have passed Class 10/12 examination and are studying in Class 11/12 or undergraduate level can avail scholarship up to INR 5,800 for their further studies. The table below provides a detailed overview of Mi Scholarship. 

Detailed Overview of Mi Scholarship

Mi Scholarship – Key Dates

By when can a student apply for Mi Scholarship? This is one of the most common questions that comes into the mind of students as soon as a scholarship is announced. The applications for Mi Scholarship have been announced in the month of October and will continue till December. The last date to apply for Mi Scholarship for the academic year 2020-21 is 30th April 2021. 

Mi Scholarship – Eligibility

Any student who wishes to avail benefits under any of the two Mi Scholarships needs to fulfil a specific set of eligibility conditions. These conditions majorly depend on your academic qualification and achievement. Please find detailed eligibility criteria for each Mi Scholarship hereunder. 

Mi Scholarship for Class 11 and 12 Students

• Indian nationals who are studying in Class 11/12 can apply. 
• They must have obtained at least 70% marks in Class 10 board examination. 

Mi Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree Courses

• Indian nationals who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree course like BBA, BCA, BCom, etc., can apply. 
• They must have obtained at least 70% marks in Class 12 board examination. 

Mi Scholarship – Award Details

What is the amount of financial assistance offered under this scholarship? The answer to this question is covered in this section. 

The students pursuing studies in Class 11/12 will receive INR 3,800 whereas the students enrolled in undergraduate degree programme will receive INR 5,800 to continue their studies. 

Mi Scholarship – Application Process

The application process for Mi Scholarship is simple and easy to comprehend. The students who find themselves eligible can apply for it online through the Buddy4Study portal. Follow the steps given below to make a successful application – 

Step 1: Visit the official scholarship page. 

Step 2: Read all the details carefully and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button of the respective scholarship. 

Step 3: You will be redirected to the application instruction page. Click on the ‘Start Application’ button. 

Step 4: Fill in all required details in the scholarship application form. 

Step 5: Upload all relevant documents. 

Step 6: Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. Check if all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen or not. 

Step 7: If all the details in preview are correct, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Mi Scholarship – Key Documents

While applying for Mi Scholarship, the students need to upload the following documents in support of their application. Students are advised to keep these documents handy at the time of application so as to avoid any complications at a later stage. The key documents required for this scholarship include –

• Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
• Passport size photograph
• Income proof (Form 16A/income certificate from government authority/salary slips, etc.)
• Proof of admission (school/college/university ID card/bonafide certificate/etc.)
• Current academic year fee receipt
• Bank account details of the scholarship applicant (cancelled cheque/passbook copy).
• Marksheets or grade card of Class 10/12/diploma

Mi Scholarship – Selection Process

The selection process for Mi Scholarship involves multiple stages. The students are selected on the basis of their academic merit and financial need. The key steps followed in the process of selection include –

• Initially, the applications are shortlisted on the basis of academic merit and financial background. 
• The shortlisted candidates will be called for a telephonic interview round after which the final selection will be made. 

Mi Scholarship – Contact Details 

In case you have any query related to Mi Scholarship, its eligibility, application process, documents required or any other details, feel free to contact at the below given email address or phone number. 

Email: xiaomi@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext-221)