Foundation for Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2024-25

To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:-

• be enrolled in the 1st year of a B.E./B.Tech., 5-year Integrated M.Tech, MBBS, or 5-year Law program in the academic year 2024-2025
• have passed the Intermediate/Higher Secondary/Pre-University/ISC/CBSE or other equivalent board qualifying examination in 2022 or later with at least 70% marks
• have secured admission to a professional degree program based on the general/open merit rank of a state/national level entrance examination or through state-level counselling
• have a gross annual family income* of no more than ₹3,00,000 from all sources

*Note:-

• In addition to gross family income, the education and occupation of parents and other family members, including elder siblings, will be considered when determining an applicant's financial eligibility. The family's living conditions and total expenses incurred for the applicant's education will also be taken into account.
• Applicants who are the first in their family to graduate will be given preference over those who are second or third-generation of graduates.

Employees:-

• Salary/payslip from the employer is mandatory.
• The payslip must detail the employee's basic salary, all allowances, and deductions.
• Both the employer and the employee must certify the salary/payslip.

An income certificate from a local or other government authority cannot be accepted as a substitute for a salary/payslip.

• Retirees or Pensioners:- A pension statement from the pension authority and/or an authorized bank is required, showing the family member's gross monthly pension, including any supplementary allowances and before deductions.
• Pensioners must also provide documents indicating their official status or designation, gross salary at retirement, and the name of the employing organisation. If the parent/guardian recently retired under a voluntary retirement scheme, they must provide:
• Reasons for retirement:- The amount of any lump-sum benefits received upon retirement
• Business or Self-Employed:- An income certificate issued by a government authority or a copy of the income tax return must be submitted to verify the gross family income declared in the application.
• Detailed information about the nature and size of the business or self-employment is also required.

The selected candidates will receive financial support for technology, engineering and medicine-related courses.

Applicants are required to upload the following primary documents once the application is ELIGIBLE:

• Class 12 marksheet
• Rank certificate
• Counseling letter for seat allotment
• Family income certificate or Salary Slip (For 3 Months) or IT Return Form
• Tuition/Hostel/Mess fees paid receipts   
• E-Aadhaar or scanned copy of original Aadhaar

Applicants are further required to upload the following secondary documents once the application is SELECTED:

• Bonafide certificate from college
• Statement of estimated expenses from college
• Bank passbook copy for bank account details confirmation
• Parent declaration document

Eligible applicants can apply online for the scholarship by following the steps mentioned below:-

Step 1:Click on the 'Apply Now' button and read the details carefully.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the preliminary application form, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Application Deadline - 31st December 2024