Santoor Scholarship 2024-25 - How to Apply, Last Date and Award

The Santoor Scholarship Program, launched in 2016-17, is a joint initiative by Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Group (WCCLG) and Wipro Cares, aimed at supporting young women from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing higher education after Class 12. The annual program provides financial assistance for education and related expenses, continuing until the completion of the undergraduate degree. Currently available in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Telangana, the program has supported over 8,000 students in various fields such as sciences, commerce, arts, engineering, medicine, business studies, and healthcare. In 2024-25, the Santoor Scholarship Program will offer support to 1,500 women students, each receiving INR 24,000 per annum for the duration of their degree.

This article offers detailed information about the Santoor Scholarship Programme 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.

Santoor Scholarship 2024-25 – An Overview

The table below summarizes the essential details about the scholarship program for quick reference.

Detailed Overview of Santoor Scholarship Programme 2024-25

Particulars	Details
Name of the scholarship	Santoor Scholarship Programme 2024-25
Provider Name	Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Group (WCCLG) and Wipro Cares
Eligibility	Open to young women from underprivileged backgrounds residing in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh. Applicants must have: passed Class 10 from a local government school. passed Class 12 from a government school or junior college in the academic year 2023-24. And enrolled in a full-time graduate programme starting in 2024-25. Note: *The full-time graduate course must have a minimum duration of 3 years.* *Students with a strong interest in pursuing higher education in humanities, liberal arts, and sciences, are strongly encouraged to apply.* *Priority will also be given to students from aspirational (backward) districts.*
Award	INR 24,000 per annum
Last Date to Apply*	October 15, 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.

Santoor Scholarship 2024-25 – Key Dates

Now, with this brief information, it is important to know some other details. However, before referring to them, the candidates must keep track of the important dates of application for this scholarship program. The applications for the Santoor Scholarship Programme 2024-25 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is October 15, 2024.

Santoor Scholarship 2024-25 – Eligibility

Open to young women from underprivileged backgrounds residing in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh.
Applicants must have:
- passed Class 10 from a local government school.
- passed Class 12 from a government school or junior college in the academic year 2023-24. And
- enrolled in a full-time graduate programme starting in 2024-25.

Note:

The full-time graduate course must have a minimum duration of 3 years.
Students with a strong interest in pursuing higher education in humanities, liberal arts, and sciences, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Priority will also be given to students from aspirational (backward) districts.

Santoor Scholarship Programme 2024-25 – Award Details

INR 24,000 per annum

Note: The scholarship can be utilized for education-related expenses, including tuition fees, hostel fees, mess fees, travel expenses, books, stationery, devices, data, and more.

Santoor Scholarship 2024-25 – Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply for the Santoor Scholarship Programme 2024-25 online by following the steps mentioned below –

Visit the official scholarship page.
Login to Buddy4Study using a registered ID to land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered, register at Buddy4Study with your email/mobile/Google account.
You will now be redirected to the ‘Santoor Scholarship Programme 2024-25’ application form page.
Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
Fill in the required details in the online scholarship application form.
Upload the required 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.

Santoor Scholarship 2024-25 – Key Documents

Applicant’s recent passport-size photograph
Degree college ID card
Class 12 and Class 10 marksheets
Proof of identity ( Aadhaar Card, Ration card or any ID proof)
Photocopy of applicant’s passbook (other than Gramin Bank)

Santoor Scholarship 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 reach out through the following details:

Email: santoor.scholarship@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext: 121)/ 7337835166 (English)/7411654395/7411654394 (Telugu)/7411654393(Hindi)