What do I need to qualify for the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship?
To be eligible for the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship, you need a valid Indian passport, residence in India, a strong undergraduate degree and an admission offer for a postgraduate or doctoral programme in the USA, UK or Europe. Minimum marks are 65 percent for humanities and 70 percent for sciences.
The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship is meant for academically outstanding Indian students who have secured admission to a postgraduate or doctoral programme abroad. You need a valid Indian passport, must live in India when you apply, and must meet the minimum marks for your subject area.
Eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport and residence | Valid Indian passport and residence in India at the time of application |
| Degree | Strong undergraduate degree from a recognised university |
| Humanities, social sciences, law, fine arts, architecture and related | At least 65 percent marks, CGPA 6.8 out of 10, or GPA 2.6 out of 4 |
| Mathematics, sciences, environment and related | At least 70 percent marks, CGPA 7.2 out of 10, or GPA 3 out of 4 |
| Admission | Offer from an eligible university in the USA, UK or Europe. Conditional offers are generally accepted, but conditions must be met before the final interview |
| Studied abroad for undergraduate | At least two years lived, studied or worked continuously in India after graduating |
Who may not be eligible
- Applicants without an Indian passport or living outside India during the application period.
- Those who already hold a postgraduate qualification from abroad or are currently studying postgraduate courses overseas.
- Applicants planning to study business, finance, computer science, hospitality, tourism, management studies, medicine, dentistry or fashion design.
- Those applying for an undergraduate degree, or whose admission offer does not meet the requirements.
My Advice
Check your marks against the threshold for your subject and confirm your offer is from an eligible country before you invest time in the application. If your course falls in one of the excluded fields, look at other scholarships early instead of applying here.
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