We recommend all Dakshana Scholars go through this document carefully to understand the various options available to them to pay all their college fees and expenses:

Link to the doc: Scholarships_and_Loans_For_Dakshana_Scholars_June23

S. No. Name of the Scholarship Eligibility criteria Scholarship amount details Procedure for Application Remarks For more details
Total Parental Income (Rs) Academic and Other Eligibility Criteria Category All India/ State
1 Foundation For Excellence (FFE) < Rs. 3.0 lakhs p.a. 1. UG & 5-Year Dual-Degree student having All India JEE Main Rank under 90,000

2. UG & 5-Year Dual-Degree student having All India JEE Advanced Rank under 20,000

3. MBBS student having All India NEET Rank under 40,000

 All All India Up to Rs. 60,000 p.a. Apply online at:

https://ffe.secure.force.com/application/prelimform

 The final decision will be taken by Funding Agency www.ffe.org/scholarships/.
2.1 Shraman Foundation Scholarship < Rs. 5.0 lakhs p.a. UG student enrolled into any IIT All All India Up to Rs. 70,000 p.a., Maximum support for Rs. 2,80,000 (upto 8 semester) Apply online at:

http://shraman.org/scholarships

 The final decision will be taken by Funding Agency For more details Click here.
2.2 Shraman Foundation Scholarship < Rs. 2.5 lakhs p.a. UG student enrolled into any NIT All All India Up to Rs. 50,000 p.a., Maximum support for Rs. 2,00,000 (up to 8 semester) Apply online at:

http://shraman.org/scholarships

 The final decision will be taken by Funding Agency For more details Click here.
3 SDEF – Swami Dayanand Education < Rs. 6.0 lakhs p.a. The scholarship is available for all professionals – engineering, medical, architecture, other
undergraduate courses.
65% or above Marks in 12th / CGPA of at least 6.5.		 All All India Up to 50,000 p.a. Apply online at:

https://www.swamidayanand.org/scholarship-india

 Dual scholarships are allowed for students. (Those who are already availing of scholarship from any source can also apply for our scholarship) www.swamidayanand.org/scholarship-india
4 ONGC Foundation scholarship For General/OBC: < Rs.2.0 lakhs p.a.
For SC/ST: < Rs. 4.5 lakhs p.a		 Full-time student in the 1st year of Engineering/MBBS with minimum 60% in XII All All India Rs. 48,000 p.a. Apply online at:

https://ongcscholar.org/#/schemeAndRules/apply

 1. 50% scholarships are reserved for girl students. https://ongcscholar.org/#/
5 Reliance scholarship – 1. Currently enrolled full-time in the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate
program in the following subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics & Computing, and Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering.2. All India Rank 1-35,000 in the JEE Main (Paper 1) Examination can apply.		 All All India Up to 4 lakh in 4 years Apply online at:

https://www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/

 80% of the funds will be granted in advance at the start of each academic year, to use for tuition and direct academic expenses. The remaining 20% of the funds will be granted upon request to support professional development, including indirect academic and personal development expenses, including conference related expenses. www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/
6 Tata Aig Girls Scholarship < Rs. 8.0 lakhs p.a. States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Bihar, Jharkhand, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Odisha.

School System: JNV.

Education: Minimum Std. XII pass (CBSE).

Entrance Exams qualified: IIT-JEE Mains/Advanced & NEET.

Secured admission at: IITs / NITs / AIIMSs / Top 100 Engineering Colleges / Government Medical Colleges in India during the academic year 2022-23.

Category: SC / ST / Gen-EWS / PwD.

 Only Girls Only from 13-states Rs 80,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 p.a. Apply online at:

https://tataaigcsr-avantifellows.org/newstudent/student-eligibility-view

 The beneficiaries of this scholarship shall receive financial aid for the duration of their undergraduate education (4 to 5 years depending on the course of study, i.e. Engineering or Medicine), subject to their performance during their academic tenure. https://tataaigcsr-avantifellows.org/
7 Keep India Smiling Foundation Scholarship (Colgate) < Rs. 5.0 lakhs p.a. Must have scored a minimum of 60% in Class 12 board exams
Must be enrolled in any recognised professional category (B.E./B.Tech/BDS/MBBS/Others) in India		 All All India Up to Rs 50,000 p.a. Apply online at:

https://www.buddy4study.com/page/keep-india-smiling-foundational-scholarship-programme

 Their NGO partner, Shikshadaan foundation has been working towards providing scholarships to underprivileged children along with supporting in mentoring & communication skills. https://www.colgate.com/en-in/smile-karo-aur-shuru-ho-jao/foundation-scholarship
8 Kotak Kanya Scholarship < Rs. 3.2 lakhs p.a. Admitted in the first year to institutes of repute
(NAAC/NIRF accredited)
Engineering, MBBS, Architecture, Design, integrated LLB.Scored 85% or more marks or equivalent CGPA in standard 12th board examinations.		 Only Girls All India Up to Rs. 1,50,000 p.a. Apply online at:

https://www.buddy4study.com/page/kotak-kanya-scholarship

 The scholarship amount under Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2022 can be utilized only to cover academic expenses, including tuition fees, hostel fees (applicable only for on-campus hostel), internet, laptop, books, and stationery. https://kotakeducation.org/kotak-kanya-scholarship/
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