The J.N. Tata Endowment For The Higher Education Of Indians [Apply By March 18]

About

The J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians has been scrupulously carrying out its founder’s mandate for more than 126 years, awarding loan
scholarships to candidates of exceptional merit and enabling them to pursue quality higher education at some of the best institutions in the world. A meticulous process of selection equipped to deal with nationwide competition ensures that only “the best and most gifted” are selected.

Eligibility

Applicants should be Indian nationals who are graduates of a recognised Indian University and have secured at least 60% in their last academic examination. Students in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply. Candidates may apply even if they do not have the admission/offer letters, at the time of making the application, from the Universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2019-2020. However, they must update their applications status with the Endowment once they secure admission. Mid-career professionals not older than 45 years, with a good academic record and experience in their fields, specialisation or training may also apply. Scholars going abroad for seminars, conferences and undergraduate studies are not eligible for a J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship.

Loan Scholarship Process

The J. N. Tata Endowment awards a one-time loan scholarship to Indian nationals only at the beginning of the course for full time Postgraduate/Ph.D./Postdoctoral studies/Research Fellowships studies abroad, in all fields, irrespective of caste, creed, gender or community. The amount to be awarded to each scholar by way of loan scholarship is determined on the basis of the norms laid down for the purpose, and does not cover the full cost of studies. The amount awarded as the loan scholarship ranges between Rs.1,00,000/- and Rs.10,00,000/-. All selected scholars do not necessarily qualify for the maximum amount.

The selected scholars may also be recommended for a gift scholarship and travel assistance from our allied Trusts as may be decided at the sole discretion of the Trustees of the concerned Trusts. A gift scholarship can be for a maximum amount of Rs.7,50,000/- and the travel grant can be a maximum of Rs.50,000/-.

Application

To apply online, click here.

Registration for the application form is available till March 11, 2019.

Completed application form should be submitted by March 18, 2019.

For more information, click here.