Can I apply for the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship while I am still in the final year of my undergraduate degree?
Yes. Final-year undergraduate students may apply if they can provide proof that they will complete their degree requirements before starting their studies abroad. You still need to meet the other eligibility rules and hold the required admission offer, so check the latest official instructions for your cycle.
Yes, you can apply as a final-year undergraduate, provided you can prove that you will complete your degree requirements before you begin studying abroad. You must still meet the remaining eligibility rules and have the required admission offer for your chosen course and institution.
Eligibility Points for Final-Year Applicants
| Situation | What the Foundation expects |
|---|---|
| Final-year undergraduate | Can apply with proof of completing degree requirements before studying abroad |
| Waiting for final results | Can apply, but other eligibility rules and an admission offer are still needed |
| Conditional university offer | Can be used, but offer conditions must typically be completed before a final interview if you are shortlisted |
| Online program | May not fit, since the scholarship is meant for full-time study at an overseas institution |
| Study destination | Eligible institutions in the UK, Europe and the USA |
Other Checks Before You Apply
- Age rule: the Foundation sets an age requirement for each cycle, and the limit can change, so check the latest official instructions for the exact birth-date cutoff.
- Prior study: applicants who already hold a postgraduate qualification from an institution abroad, or have started postgraduate education abroad, are not allowed.
- Funding: support depends on the course and its costs, so you may need to arrange extra funds and show proof of them.
- English tests: no separate IELTS rule is stated generally, but your university offer may carry its own condition.
- Doctoral study: eligible Doctoral programs are supported if they meet all scholarship rules, including subject restrictions.
My Advice
Read your offer letter line by line before you apply, and list every condition it contains. Then compare your course, age and study mode against the latest official instructions for the cycle you are targeting.
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