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Scholarships A Guide for Aspiring Students

Many students from the science stream aspire to study engineering after high school. Engineering is a highly sought-after degree, especially for students who have studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC) in high school. However, the high cost of tuition, college fees, and books can create financial burdens, forcing some students to abandon their dreams of pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.).

One of the best ways to overcome these financial challenges is through scholarships. Scholarships provide financial support to deserving students, enabling them to achieve their goal of becoming engineers.

Types of Scholarships

1. Scholarships by Central and State Governments

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount	Deadline
Karnataka's Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students	Minority Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka	10th & 12th - 85% score	INR 10,000 - 20,000	Check website
Karnataka's Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities	Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka	10th & 12th - 50% score	INR 30,000	October
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship	Government of Karnataka	Postgraduate, max age 35, English/Kannada proficiency	INR 70,000	To be announced
AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	AICTE	M.E/M.Tech, 75% + GATE score	INR 31,000 - 35,000	To be announced
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	AICTE	GATE/GPAT qualified	INR 12,400	To be announced
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Courses	Government of India	Based on academic merit	Varies	To be announced

2. Scholarships Funded by Private Organizations

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount
Siemens Scholarship Program	Siemens	Engineering students, age < 20, 60% in 12th	Varies
Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students	Tata Trusts	Merit-based	Varies
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship	Sitaram Jindal Foundation	B.Tech or 11th - Postgraduate students	INR 1,400

3. Scholarships for Girls

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount
Adobe India Scholarship	Adobe India	BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech	Varies
L'Oréal India Scholarship	L'Oréal India	12th pass, engineering/science fields	INR 2,50,000
UGAM - Legrand Scholarship	Legrand India	12th pass, preference for women & children of martyred armed forces	INR 59,500
TATA Realty Scholarship for Girls	TATA Realty	12th pass, first-year B.E/B.Tech, 60% marks	INR 1,00,000

Top Scholarships for Engineering Students in Karnataka (2024)

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount
Chief Minister's Scholarship	Government of Karnataka	Academic merit, family income	Up to INR 50,000/year
Pratibha Puraskar Scholarship	Government of Karnataka	Academic merit, family income	Up to INR 30,000/year
Fee Concession Scheme	Government of Karnataka	Based on family income	Up to 50% fee concession
INSPIRE Scholarship	Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India	Academic merit	INR 80,000/year
National Scholarship Portal	Government of India	Academic merit, family income	Up to INR 50,000/year
KPIT Sparkle Scholarship	KPIT Technologies	Academic merit	Up to INR 1,50,000/year
L&T Build India Scholarship	Larsen & Toubro	Academic merit, selection process	INR 1,50,000/year
GATE Scholarship	Ministry of Education, Government of India	Based on GATE score	INR 12,400/month
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Sir Dorabji Tata Trust	Merit, selection process	INR 1,00,000/year
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Aditya Birla Group	Merit, selection process	Up to INR 1,50,000/year

Also Check: Free Scholarships in India

Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Scholarships in Karnataka

The eligibility criteria for engineering scholarships vary depending on the provider. Common eligibility factors include:

Academic Performance: Minimum percentage or GPA requirements.
Financial Need: Some scholarships are reserved for economically disadvantaged students.
Category-Based Criteria: Preference for SC/ST/OBC candidates in some cases.
Course and Institution: Some scholarships are available only for specific courses or colleges.

Engineering Scholarships: A Guide for Aspiring Students