ZScholars Program 2023-24 - Last Date, Eligibility and Award

ZScholars Program 2023-24 is an initiative of ZS Associate India Pvt. Ltd. to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families to help them pursue their higher education. Under this scholarship, students pursuing general or professional undergraduate courses in any stream at institutions in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, or Chennai can receive a scholarship of up to INR 50,000 for one year.

This article offers detailed information about the ZScholars Program 2023-24 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.

ZScholars Program 2023-24 – An Overview

ZS Associate India Pvt. Ltd. is a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming healthcare and beyond. As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, the company has launched this scholarship program to support meritorious students from financially constrained backgrounds in continuing their education.

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

Detailed Overview of ZScholars Program 2023-24

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	ZScholars Program 2023-24
Provider Name	ZS Associate India Pvt. Ltd
Scholarship Type	Merit and means based
Eligibility	Students pursuing studies in the first year of general or professional undergraduate courses in any stream at institutions in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, or Chennai are eligible. Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in the Class 12 board examination. The annual family income of the applicants from all sources must be less than INR 8 lakh. Open to pan-India students.
Award	Up to INR 50,000 for one year
Last Date to Apply*	December 15, 2023
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.

ZScholars Program 2023-24 – 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 ZScholars Program 2023-24 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is December 15, 2023.

ZScholars Program 2023-24 – Eligibility

For General Undergraduate Students 2023-24

Students in their first year of undergraduate programs, including courses like B.Com., B.A., B.Sc., and others, at institutions located in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, or Chennai, are eligible to apply.
Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in the Class 12 board examination.
The annual family income of the applicants from all sources must be less than INR 8 lakh.
Open to pan-India students.

For Professional Undergraduate Students 2023-24

Students in their first year of professional undergraduate programs, including courses such as B.E., B.Tech., LLB, B.Arch., MBBS, and others, at institutions located in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, or Chennai, are eligible to apply.
Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in the Class 12 board examination.
The annual family income of the applicants from all sources must be less than INR 8 lakh.
Open to pan-India students.

ZScholars Program 2023-24 – Award Details

For General Undergraduate Students 2023-24 – INR 20,000 for one year
For Professional Undergraduate Students 2023-24 – INR 50,000 for one year

ZScholars Program 2023-24 – Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply for the ZScholars Program 2023-24 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 ‘ ZScholars Program 2023-24’ 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.

ZScholars Program 2023-24 – Key Documents

The applicants are required to attach the following documents:

Class 12 marksheet and passing certificates
A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, driving license, or PAN card)
Current year admission proof (fee receipt, admission letter, institution identity card, or bonafide certificate)
Family income proof (ITR Form-16, income certificate from competent government authority, or salary slips)
Bank account details of the applicant (bank passbook or canceled cheque)
Recent passport-size photograph

ZScholars Program 2023-24 – Selection Process

The selection of scholars for ZScholars Program 2023-24 will be made on the basis of 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 of the shortlisted candidates followed by document verification.
Online aptitude test of shortlisted scholars after the telephonic interview.
Final selection decisions made by the scholarship provider.

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: zscholars@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext-315)