Scholarship newsletter for April'21.

1. SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN April 2021 | B2B-011 April April’21 ’21 Scholarship Bulletin Scholarship Bulletin 011-01 HDFC BANK PARIVARTAN’S ECS SCHOLARSHIP 2021-22 The objective of HDFC - Education Crisis Scholarship (ECS) scholarship is to support meritorious & needy students who are unable to bear the cost of education due to personal/family crisis or any other financial problems and are at a risk of dropping out are provided with monetary assistance. The scholarship program covers both school & college students in 6 categories. (College: Diploma, polytechnic, graduation & postgraduation courses) | 3 merit cum means based scholarships & 3 need-based scholarships Merit cum means based scholarship: min. 55% marks in previous class. Family income < INR 2.5 L 1.School students (Class 6 to 12) 2.Non-professional UG, PG courses (BA, BCom, MA, MCom, etc.), Diploma/Polytechnic courses (after Class 10 or 12) 3.Professional UG, PG courses (BBA, BTech, BCA, MBBS, MBA, MCA, MTech, etc.) Need based scholarship is for students who must be facing a personal or family crisis that has occurred during the past three years, due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education. 1.School students (Class 6 to 12) 2.Non-professional UG, PG courses (BA, BCom, MA, MCom, etc.), Diploma/Polytechnic courses (after Class 10 or 12). 3.Professional UG, PG courses (BBA, BTech, BCA, MBBS, MBA, MCA, MTech, etc.) Up to INR 35,000 for class 6 to 12 students Up to INR 45,000 for non-professional UG, PG, diploma & polytechnic courses Up to INR 75,000 for professional courses July 31, 2021 Online application only www.b4s.in/a/HEC9 011-430-92248 (Ext: 116); Email: hdfcbankecss@buddy4study.com About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline 011-02 MI SCHOLARSHIP A CSR initiative of Xiaomi India to support students studying in Class 11/12 and undergraduate level and who belong to underprivileged sections of the society. Students of Class 11/12 who scored at least 70% marks in class 10 board. Students of undergraduate courses (BBA, BCOM, BCA etc.) who scored at least 70% in class 12 board. Annual income should be less than INR 1.5 lakh INR 3,800 for Class 11/12 and INR 5,800 for Undergraduate courses April 30, 2021 Online application only www.b4s.in/a/MISC1 011-430-92248(Ext-221); Email: xiaomi@buddy4study.com About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline www.buddy4study.com | Students: support@buddy4study.com | Funders: kind@buddy4study.com BUDDY4STUDY is India’s largest scholarship network with a mission to simplify scholarship access for students and process management for scholarship providers. | DISCLAIMER: For current scholarship information, readers should visit the respective official websites of scholarships. 1 of 7

2. SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN April 2021 | B2B-011 Result Announcement Xiaomi India has announced 1. 1408 school students as scholars: https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship- result/mi-scholarship-for-class-11-and-12-students-2020-21 2. 238 college students as scholars: https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship- result/mi-scholarship-for-undergraduate-degree-courses-2020-21 011-03 KEEP INDIA SMILING FOUNDATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME To provide foundational support to individuals, who are deserving & meritorious but may lack resources to pursue their dreams. Along with the financial support, the programme will also focus on mentorship and career guidance to the beneficiaries as and when required. Students who have passed Class 10 with at least 75% marks or Class 12 with at least 60% marks in 2020 board exams & now pursuing Class 11, 3-year graduation/diploma courses, BE-BTech, BDS or 1-year vocational courses. The scholarship is also open for sportspersons and individuals helping others. Annual Family income of all applicants must be less than INR 5 lakh. INR 30,000 per year for 4 years – BDS students INR 20,000 per year for 2 years – Class 11 students INR 30,000 per year for 3 years – Graduation/Diploma students INR 20,000 for 1 year- Vocational courses INR 75,000 per year for 3 years- Sportsperson INR 75,000 per year for 2 years- Individuals helping others INR 30,000 per annum for 4 years- Engineering students April 30, 2021 Online applications only www.b4s.in/a/KISSP01 Call: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 125); Email: keepindiasmiling@buddy4study.com About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline 011-04 DEBESH-KAMAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION/RESEARCH ABROAD 2021 Offered by the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata, this scholarship programme offers financial assistance to postgraduate students who are interested in pursuing their higher education or research abroad. Indian national who have a uniformly good academic record with first class marks at the Honors of postgraduate level are eligible. Age should not be more than 30 years. Scholarship worth INR 1 lakh for one year only May 01, 2021 Online application: https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/debesh-kamal- scholarships-for-higher-education-research-abroad rmic@vsnl.com; Phone: 033-2464-1303 About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline www.buddy4study.com | Students: support@buddy4study.com | Funders: kind@buddy4study.com BUDDY4STUDY is India’s largest scholarship network with a mission to simplify scholarship access for students and process management for scholarship providers. | DISCLAIMER: For current scholarship information, readers should visit the respective official websites of scholarships. 2 of 7

3. SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN April 2021 | B2B-011 Result Announcement Tata Capital Ltd. has announced 418 college students as scholars https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship-result/tata-pankh-scholarship-for- undergraduate-degree-courses-2020 011-05 IIFL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship aims to support meritorious girl students who come from economically weaker sections of the society. Under this scholarship, girl students who are currently studying in Class 9 to Graduation level get financial assistance up to INR 5,000 to cover their academic expenses. Be a girl student studying in Class 9 and 10 | Have scored more than 50% marks in the previous class | Annual family income must be less than INR 3 lakh from all sources | Candidates who are currently Samasta Microfinance customers or prospects only are eligible. Up to INR 5,000 April 15, 2021 Online applications: www.b4s.in/a/IIFL1 Phone: 011-43092248 (Ext: 212); Email: info@buddy4study.com About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline 011-06 About SBI YOUTH FOR INDIA FELLOWSHIP 2021 The State Bank of India (SBI) in partnership with various reputed NGOs has launched this fellowship for young professionals and fresh graduates in the age group of 21-32 years. This 13-month long fellowship program aims to create leaders of tomorrow. It seeks to solve rural India's most pressing problems. Open for highly motivated young professionals or fresh graduates out of college. Age between 21 and 32 years. Both Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India can apply. Monthly stipend of INR 15,000 and other benefits April 30, 2021 Online application only: https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/sbi-youth-for- india-fellowship Email: contactus@youthforindia.org Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline 011-07 INDIA GLOBAL ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADMISSION College Board in partnership with leading Indian universities is offering upto 100% tuition scholarship for Indian students to study undergraduate studies in partner universities based on SAT scores. Indian residents who are top performers in SAT exam (minimum score of 1300) are eligible for this scholarship. They must apply to and enroll in any of the participating Indian universities. They must have an annual family income less than INR 8 lakh Up to full tuition fee waiver May 31, 2021 Online applications: www.b4s.in/a/IGA3 Phone: +91 8448709545; Email: iga-help@buddy4study.com About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline www.buddy4study.com | Students: support@buddy4study.com | Funders: kind@buddy4study.com BUDDY4STUDY is India’s largest scholarship network with a mission to simplify scholarship access for students and process management for scholarship providers. | DISCLAIMER: For current scholarship information, readers should visit the respective official websites of scholarships. 3 of 7

4. SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN April 2021 | B2B-011 Result Announcement STFC Ltd. has announced 156 Undergraduate students as their scholars. https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship-result/stfc-india-meritorious-scholarship-2020- 21-for-undergraduate-students 011-08 CSIR INNOVATION AWARD FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN (CIASC) 2021 In this competition, the students are required to submit their original creative designs and technological project proposals aimed at creating novel and utilitarian solutions of new processes/devices/utilities. Students can submit their entries as innovation proposals and get a chance to secure scholarship awards up to INR 1 lakh for their ideas. This talent-based program also provides students with a chance to avail training- cum-awareness sessions with CSIR officials. Candidates below 18 years of age are eligible. They must be Indian citizens enrolled at a recognized Indian school. They must submit only one entry in their name including any team submissions (if any). Cash awards up to INR 1,00,000 April 30, 2021 Online applications only: https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/csir-innovation- award-for-school-children-ciasc Email: itweb@csir.res.in About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline 011-09 IDEX FELLOWSHIP 2021 The IDEX Fellowship offers applicants multiple options in terms of how they may direct their fellowship experience and learnings based on time and financial commitments. The aim of the fellowship is to create the next wave of “social intrapreneurs” who will support, lead and advance the work of socially-focused enterprises around the world. Bachelor’s ormaster’s degree with minimum of 1 to 3 years work experience. Multiple awards June 20, 2021 Online applications https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/idex-fellowship Email: india@idexfellows.com About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline 011-10 ICHR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (JRF) 2021-22 This fellowship is awarded on the basis of online entrance test and presentation- cum-interview to students who are enrolled for a PhD in recognized universities in the field of historical studies. Candidates who are registered in a recognized University for a PhD programme in Historical Studies are eligible. INR 17,600 per month and other benefits April 11, 2021 Online applications, https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/ichr-junior- research-fellowships-jrf Phone: 011-23382321; Email: ms@ichr.ac.in About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline www.buddy4study.com | Students: support@buddy4study.com | Funders: kind@buddy4study.com BUDDY4STUDY is India’s largest scholarship network with a mission to simplify scholarship access for students and process management for scholarship providers. | DISCLAIMER: For current scholarship information, readers should visit the respective official websites of scholarships. 4 of 7

5. SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN April 2021 | B2B-011 011-11 SCIENTIFIC AND USEFUL PROFOUND RESEARCH ADVANCEMENT (SUPRA) 2021 SERB has developed a newly approved scheme that seeks to explore new scientific breakthroughs, with long-term impact on our fundamental scientific understanding, and offer disruptive technologies at the cutting edge. The scheme is beyond normal core grants and purposefully designed for high-quality proposals consisting of new hypothesis or challenge existing ones. Open for Indian citizens. They must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized academic institution or national laboratory or in any other recognized R&D institution in India with at least 5 years of service remaining. They must also hold a PhD degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or MD/MS/MDS/MVSc degree at the time of applying for the grant. Variable research grant for equipment, manpower, consumables, travel and contingency May 11, 2021 Online applications; https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/scientific-and- useful-profound-research-advancement-supra Call: 011–26590353; Email: praveen@nic.in About Eligibility Rewards Last Date Details Helpline State Level Scholarship Opportunities 011-12 Deadline Website Pre Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students, Karnataka 2021-22 Students who are permanent residents of Karnataka and belong to Backward Classes are eligible. They must be studying in Class 1 to 10. They must have annual family income less than INR 44,500. Also, they must have obtained at least 75% attendance in previous class. Awards: Up to INR 500 per month and ad-hoc grant of INR 500 https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/pre-matric-scholarship-for-backward-classes- students-karnataka Post Matric Scholarships for Backward Classes Students, Karnataka 2021-22 Students who are permanent residents of Karnataka and belong to Backward Classes are eligible. They must be pursuing studies at post-matriculation or post-secondary level. They must have annual family income less than INR 2.50 lakh. Also, they must have obtained at least 50% marks (for Category 1) and 60% marks (for Category 2A, 3A, 3B) in the previous examination. Awards: Up to INR 3,500 per annum https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/post-matric-scholarship-for-backward-classes- students-karnataka Karnataka April 20, 2021 https://bcwd.karnataka.gov.in/english www.buddy4study.com | Students: support@buddy4study.com | Funders: kind@buddy4study.com BUDDY4STUDY is India’s largest scholarship network with a mission to simplify scholarship access for students and process management for scholarship providers. | DISCLAIMER: For current scholarship information, readers should visit the respective official websites of scholarships. 5 of 7

6. SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN April 2021 | B2B-011 011-13 Deadline Website Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY), Madhya Pradesh 2020-21 Madhya Pradesh domicile students who have passed Class 12 with 70% or more marks (if appeared through Secondary Education Board of Madhya Pradesh) or have obtained 85% or more marks (if appeared through CBSE/ICSE Board) are eligible. They must have an annual parent/guardian income of less than INR 6 lakh from all sources. They must be enrolled at an undergraduate level of course at a recognized university or institution. The students who have qualified JEE Mains exam with a rank of less than 1,50,000 can apply for the scholarship (for engineering aspirants). The students who have obtained admission to a government/private medical/dental college through NEET merit are eligible to apply (for medical aspirants). The students who have qualified the CLAT examination and obtained admission to an NLU or Delhi University are eligible to apply (for law aspirants). Awards: Up to 100% course fee waiver https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/mukhyamantri-medhavi-vidyarthi-yojana-mmvy- madhya-pradesh Mukhyamantri Jankalyan (Shiksha Protsahan) Yojna, Madhya Pradesh 2020-21 Madhya Pradesh domicile students who are enrolled at an undergraduate/ polytechnic diploma/ ITI level of course at a recognized university or institution are eligible. Applicant's parent/parents must be registered under the Labour Department of Government of Madhya Pradesh. The students who have qualified JEE Mains exam with a rank of less than 1,50,000 can apply for the scholarship (For engineering aspirants). The students who have obtained admission to a government/private medical/dental college through NEET merit are eligible to apply (for medical aspirants). The students who have qualified the CLAT examination and obtained admission to an NLU or Delhi University are eligible to apply (for law aspirants). Awards: Up to 100% course fee waiver https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/mukhyamantri-jankalyan-shiksha-protsahan-yojna- madhya-pradesh Madhya Pradesh June 15, 2021 http://scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in/Index.aspx Result Announcement Schaeffler India has announced their 30 scholars of Schaeffler India Hope Engineering Scholarship 2020-21 https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship-result/schaeffler-india-hope-engineering- scholarship-2020-21 www.buddy4study.com | Students: support@buddy4study.com | Funders: kind@buddy4study.com BUDDY4STUDY is India’s largest scholarship network with a mission to simplify scholarship access for students and process management for scholarship providers. | DISCLAIMER: For current scholarship information, readers should visit the respective official websites of scholarships. 6 of 7

7. SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN April 2021 | B2B-011 Resourceful Scholarship Links: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 All current scholarships All online application Class 12 passed scholarships International scholarships Girl scholarships Government scholarships State wise scholarships Merit based scholarships Low income-based scholarships Engineering scholarships Medicine scholarships Physical disability scholarships Education loan Pioneer scholars of India Previous scholarship bulletin Scholarship mobile app (Android) www.b4s.in/a/all www.b4s.in/a/app www.b4s.in/a/12pass www.b4s.in/a/abroad www.b4s.in/a/girl www.b4s.in/a/gov www.b4s.in/a/state www.b4s.in/a/merit www.b4s.in/a/need www.b4s.in/a/engineer www.b4s.in/a/medical www.b4s.in/a/disable www.b4s.in/a/eduloan www.b4s.in/a/pioneer www.b4s.in/a/MSB www.b4s.in/a/mobile Many of country’s great personalities including first, second, & 11th President of India, first law minister of India, Padma Shree, Bhushan & Vibhushan Awardee- Ramesh Mashelkar (Wikipedia) pursued their studies with the help of various scholarships. Our present scholars can be our future changemakers. They are the ones who will lead our country and find solutions of future problems. Buddy4Study is on this big vision to empower 1 CRORE students in this decade. We seek your blessings and support to create a powerful future for all of us. Want to CHANGE Whole World for GOOD? SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR ONE and YOU WILL CHANGE IT FOR ONE. Write us to start a new scholarship @ kind@buddy4study.com VISION:1,00,00,000 Scholars Achieved: 1,02,792 Scholars ? ? www.buddy4study.com | Students: support@buddy4study.com | Funders: kind@buddy4study.com BUDDY4STUDY is India’s largest scholarship network with a mission to simplify scholarship access for students and process management for scholarship providers. | DISCLAIMER: For current scholarship information, readers should visit the respective official websites of scholarships. 7 of 7