BHARTI AIRTEL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Region
All India
Scholarship For
Under Graduate
Last Date
31/07/2025
Scholarship Amount
Not Available
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Science, Engineering, Computer, Other
Scholarship General Information
Launched in 2024, the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program, an initiative of Bharti Airtel Foundation, aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with a focus on girl students, to become future technology leaders. This merit-cum-means-based scholarship program has been designed for deserving students enrolled in technology based engineering undergraduate and 5 year integrated courses in the top 50 NIRF ranked (Engineering) universities/institutes as per the latest NIRF ranking. The students receiving the scholarship shall be called Bharti Scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
For the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program, students should meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. Confirmed admission in the first year of the UG/5 year integrated courses in fields of Electronics & Communication, Telecom, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, Aerospace and Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, AR/VR, Machine Learning, Robotics) at the top 50 NIRF Engineering universities/institutes.
2. Must be a citizen and resident of India.
3. Family annual income from all sources should not exceed INR 8.5 Lakh.
4. Applicants should not be recipients of any other scholarships or grants for the same purposes supported by the Bharti Airtel Foundation.
Award Amount
a. Scholarship covers 100% of annual fees as per the course fee structure of the respective university/institute.
b. Scholarships are for the full duration of the UG courses, including integrated courses for up to 5 years (subject to meeting the renewal criteria successfully).
c. The hostel and mess fees shall be given to all eligible students who apply for it.
d. For students staying in PG/outside hostel, the funds will be released as per the hostel/mess charges of the institute (whichever is less).
e. A laptop will be provided to all Bharti Scholars during the first year of the course. (Responsibility for the safety/security of the laptop will be with the student. No replacements will be provided.)
f. Upon successful graduation and subsequent gainful employment, Bharti Scholars will undertake to voluntarily support at least one student at the school or college level on a continuous basis. This commitment aims to foster a culture of giving back, ensuring the continued empowerment of future generations through education with the community.
Note:
All sundry and refundable expenses during the year of study including but not limited to any counselling (JOSAA) fee, library fee, refundable security deposits, internet fee, breakage, laundry charges or damage recovery charges, or any other mid-year requirement of the institute will be borne by the scholars only.
In the event any information furnished/declared by the students or parents/guardians is false, the application will be rejected. If discovered later during the course of scholarship support, the scholarship will be revoked, and the students or parents/guardians will be asked to reimburse any amount disbursed (till date) by the Foundation including returning the laptop issued.
No. of Scholarships Available
The Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program, launched in 2024, awarded scholarships to 250 students in its first batch. The initiative is designed to expand gradually, with the ultimate goal of reaching and supporting up to 4,000 students every year. The scholarship focuses on meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds, especially girl students, pursuing technology-based engineering undergraduate and integrated courses at top NIRF-ranked institutions. As the program scales, it aims to provide comprehensive financial assistance, including tuition, hostel, and mess fees, and a laptop, thereby fostering future technology leaders across the country.
Important Dates
Summary | Date |
Last Date to Apply | 31 July |
Application Fee
Information is not Available.
Application Procedure
1. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
2. Login with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
3. You will now be redirected to the ‘Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program’ application form page.
4. Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
5. Fill in the required details in the online application form.
6. Upload relevant documents.
7. Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
8. 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.
Required Documents
1. Proof of identity (Aadhaar card)
2. Current year admission proof (admission letter, fee letter from the institution)
3. Marksheet of class 12th
4. JEE scorecard or university entrance exam scorecard (wherever applicable)
5. Income certificate/copy of income tax returns of parents
6. Affidavit confirming income if parents are self-employed
7. Bank account details (account number, IFSC, branch address) and bank statement of the applicant and parent
8. Bank account details of the institution (account name, account number, IFSC, branch address)
9. Recent passport-sized photograph
10. Documents related to extracurricular activities, achievements, part-time jobs, projects, innovations, etc.
11. Expense receipts/rent agreement (if staying in PG/rented accommodation), if applicable
12. Statement of purpose (SOP) from the applicant.
Selection Process
The selection of the candidates will be based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and assessment parameters as established by Bharti Airtel Foundation.
Other Info
This scholarship aims to remove financial barriers that prevent deserving students from accessing quality education. It covers 100% annual fees, including meal and accommodation charges. Additionally, all Bharti Scholars are provided a laptop in their first year to aid in their academic journey.
During the year 2024-25 against a planned intake of 250 scholars, the Bharti Airtel Scholarship was awarded to 276 scholars, of which 22% (62) were girls.
Contact Details
Head Office, Bharti Airtel Foundation, Airtel Center, B – Wing 1st Floor, Plot No. 16, Udyog Vihar, Phase – IV, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122015 India
Website: https://bhartifoundation.org/bharti-airtel-scholarship/
