Tata Scholarship
Tata scholarship is an excellent opportunity for those meritorious students who are in need of funds to finance their education. The philanthropic units of Tata Group, Tata Trusts, Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Allied Trusts, offer several Tata scholarships to promote quality and affordable education among not only the brilliant students but also underprivileged students who are unable to afford it. Some of these scholarships are Tata Trusts Professional Enhancement Grant/Travel Scholarship, Tata Trusts Means Grant for School, Maharashtra, Tata Housing Scholarships for Meritorious Girl Students and several others. Students studying at different levels can avail the benefits offered by Tata scholarship.
In this article, you will find relevant details about a number of Tata scholarships. These details include the complete list of scholarships, their application period, rewards, eligibility conditions, application process and more. Find below the list of scholarships offered by non-profiting trusts of Tata Group.
S.No. | Scholarship Name | Application Period* |
1. | Tata Trusts Professional Enhancement Grant/Travel Scholarship | December to March |
2. | J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships | January to March |
3. | Tata Scholarship – Cornell University, NY | October to January |
4. | Tata Trusts Means Grant for School, Maharashtra | October to December |
5. | Tata Trusts Means Grant for College | October to December |
6. | Tata Trusts Medical and Healthcare Scholarships | November to December |
7. | Tata Trusts Women Scholarship for Neuroscience | October-November |
8. | Tata Trusts Scholarship for Speech Therapy | October-November |
9. | Tata Trusts Scholarship for D.Ed. & B.Ed. | October-November |
10. | Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Scholarship | March-April |
11. | Tata Housing Scholarships for Meritorious Girl Students | February-March |
* The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change as per the discretion of the scholarship provider.
Objective: One of the most popular Tata scholarships, this scholarship offers financial assistance to those candidates who wish to study abroad for professional enhancement.
Award: Travel grant on the basis of candidate’s financial needs
Eligibility: Indian residents who wish to travel abroad for professional enhancement
Application: Online application through the official website of Tata Trusts
Objective: This Tata scholarship provides loans at low-interest rates to those students who wish to pursue higher education abroad. Under this scheme, the trustee may waive off the interest if the loan is paid within the specified time period by the students.
Award: A loan scholarship of up to INR 10 Lakhs along with travel assistance of up to INR 50,000 and gift scholarship of up to INR 7,50,000
Eligibility: Final year undergraduates or graduates having a good academic record; not more than 45 years of age
Application: Online application through the website of J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians
Objective: Offered by Tata Education and Development Trust, this scholarship is one of the popular Tata scholarships among undergraduate students who want to complete their studies from Cornell University, New York. A total of 20 students are supported every year under this program.
Award: Up to full tuition fees based on the financial need of students
Eligibility: Indian students admitted to a 4-year undergraduate program at Cornell
Application: All UG students must apply for financial aid at the Cornell University at the time of filling admission application of Cornell
Objective: Offered by Tata Trusts, this Tata scholarship provides monetary support to school students of Maharashtra.
Award: Financial assistance as per the need of students
Eligibility: Students of Class 8 to 10 enrolled at a school located within Mumbai/Mumbai suburban areas
Application: Online application through the official website of Tata Trusts
Objective: This Tata scholarship aims to financially assist college students to complete their education without worrying about monetary difficulties.
Award: Financial assistance as per the need of students
Eligibility: Students of class 11 onwards (except Engineering courses) and based in Mumbai/Mumbai suburbs
Application: Online application through the official website of Tata Trusts
Objective: One of the many Tata scholarships, Tata Trusts Medical and Healthcare Scholarships provide financial support to those students who wish to pursue higher education in the field of Medical Sciences and Healthcare streams.
Award: 30-80% of the tuition fee
Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s students of Medical Sciences and Healthcare streams
Application: Online application through the official website of Tata Trusts
Objective: Started by Tata Trusts, this Tata scholarship aims to encourage female graduates to pursue studies in Neuroscience by giving them monetary support.
Award: Tuition fee waiver and other related fees paid to the institute
Eligibility: Female graduates with a score of at least 50% marks and willing to pursue M.Sc. in Neuroscience
Application: Online application through the official website of Tata Trusts
For more information on scholarships for girls, read ‘Scholarships for Indian girls & women’.
Objective: The main objective of this scholarship is to encourage graduates to pursue a master’s degree in Speech Therapy by providing financial help.
Award: Tuition fee waiver and other related fees paid to the institute
Eligibility: Graduate students with a minimum score of 60% and willing to pursue a Master’s in Speech Therapy
Application: Online application through the official website of Tata Trusts
Objective: One of the popular Tata scholarships, Tata Trusts Scholarship for D.Ed. & B.Ed. provides financial help to those students want to pursue D.Ed. or B.Ed.
Award: Tuition fee waiver and other related fees paid to the institute
Eligibility: Students from Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, with a minimum score of 60% marks in last academic year and willing to pursue D.Ed. & B.Ed.
Application: Online application through the official website of Tata Trusts
Objective: Initiated by Tata Education Trusts, this scholarship is one of the most famous Tata scholarships. This Tata scholarship aims to encourage women candidates to pursue higher education abroad in the fields of social work, social sciences, education, gender studies, child health, public health, rural development work, communication of development etc.
Award: Financial assistance
Eligibility: Women graduates from renowned universities with excellent academic records, minimum work experience of 2 years in the requisite fields of study
Application: Submission of application through mail at Trust’s office, Mulla House, 3rd floor, Homi Mody Street, Mumbai
Objective: One of the most popular scholarships for girls, the main objective of this Tata scholarship is to encourage and motivate meritorious and needy girls to pursue technical education.
Award: A scholarship amount of up to INR 60,000
Eligibility: Girl students in the 2nd year of BE/B.Tech. (Civil Engineering) or B.Arch., a minimum score of 50% in the qualifying exam, annual family income not more than INR 3 Lakh from all sources
Application: Online application through the web portal of Vidyasaarthi
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