G. P. BIRLA SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Region
West Bengal
Scholarship For
Under Graduate
Last Date
15/08/2024
Scholarship Amount
50,000
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Science, Arts, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Architecture design, Medical, Other
Scholarship General Information
Applications are invited for the G. P. Birla with the objective to promote education, developing human resources, and empowering the youth of the Country, students to pursue further studies can apply for the scholarship.
Further studies may be in any stream including Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, law professional courses such as Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary Ship, and Cost Accountancy if being pursues along with Under Graduation degree Course, in any recognized University/Institution in India.
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
Name | G. P. BIRLA SCHOLARSHIP |
Provided by | G. P. BIRLA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION |
Purpose | Promote education, developing human resources, and empowering the youth of the Country. |
Scholarship Amount | Rs. 50,000 per year |
No. of Scholarships | Varies (Depends on Availability) |
Required Qualification | Class 12th Pass |
Scholarship For | Undergraduate Courses |
Official Website |
Eligibility Criteria
1. be a domicile of West Bengal
2. have passed the Class 12 examination in the academic year 2024 from a recognised school/institution
3. have secured 85% marks or more from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) or 90% or more from the Indian School Certificate (ISC)/Central Board of School Education (CBSE)
4. be pursuing undergraduate courses in streams such as Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Law, Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, and Cost Accountancy from any recognised university/institution in India
5. have an annual family income of less than ₹3,00,000 and demonstrate financial need to pursue further studies. In exceptional cases, the Trustees may consider students exceeding the income limit if they demonstrate extraordinary merit
Award Amount
Scholarship amount, to be granted to a limited number of selected students, will be to cover Tuition Fees and Hostel Fees, [where applicable], subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per student per year. The Scholarship will be granted to students for one year at a time and to be continued upon satisfactory performance by the Student in the preceding year, as evaluated by the Trust, up to the completion of the Course subject to a ceiling of 4 years, on a yearly basis. Additional one-time payment of Rs. 7000/- towards the purchase of Books in 1st Year shall also be given.
No. of Scholarships Available
Number of Scholarship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.
Important Dates
Summary | Tentative Date |
Last date to apply | Aug 15 |
Application Fee
No information available.
Application Procedure
Application may be made in Offline Mode.
Eligible Students applying for a scholarship through offline mode should fill up the prescribed Form ( Download ) and send the completed application form along with enclosures to:-
G.P. Birla Educational Foundation,
78, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Kolkata – 700019
(Landmark. Calcutta Ice Skating Rink)
Application may be made in Online Mode.
Eligible Students applying for scholarships through online mode should fill up the available form online after reading the instructions below:
Before initiating filling up of the application, students / Parents / guardian are advised to keep the following documents handy:
1. Scanned Colour Photograph (.jpg max size 30KB)
2. Annual Family Income Proof Certificate (.pdf max size 2MB) :
3. Copy of Form 16 or Salary Certificate, in case the Father or Mother is in Employment with Government or Private Sector, or
4. Copy of Income Tax Return or Certificate from Tahsildars, Councillors, etc in any other case.
5. Copy of Class XII Marksheet (.pdf max size 2MB).
6. Proof of admission (if admission has been taken) at a university or college in which the applicant shall pursue further studies (.pdf max size 2MB).
After submitting the application, unique application no. shall be generated which shall be kept for future reference. If the application is made online, the application form need not be sent by post.
Shortlisted students shall be intimated through email about further process.
For further details, please check-
https://www.gpbirlaedufoundation.com/user-application-guide.php
Selection Process
For the selection of Students for Scholarship, an Expert Panel, which presently includes Prof. Sumanta Basu of the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata, and Dr. Rajib Das of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, will review the applications received and interview shortlisted prospective candidates. The decision of the Expert Panel will be final. It is expected that the financial support of GP Birla Educational Foundation will help produce future leaders of the country.
Other Info
Our Mission
1. To promote education, develop human resources and empower the youth of the Country.
2. To support meritorious and needy Students to pursue further studies and fulfill their dreams.
3. To produce future leaders of the Country.
Contact Details
G.P. Birla Educational Foundation
Attn: Chetan Agarwal
78, Syed Amir Ali Avenue,
Kolkata-700019
Phone No: +91 8479915170 (Monday to Friday 11 AM to 5 PM)
Email: office@gpbirlaedufoundation.com
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