Aga Khan Foundation
Type: Loan Scholarships and Scholarships
Subject : Any
Duration : 3 years 
Open to: Applicants
1. must hold first class Bachelors or school final with   consistent academic record
2. must have secured admission or at least applied
Value: Fees + Maintenance
Apply by: February

For further detail:
www.akdn.org

How to apply: 
Contact 
The chief counselor, 
Aga Khan Foundation, 
904 Rahenja chambers, 
213 Nariman point , 
Mumbai - 400021

For further details:
www.americanalumni.org

How to apply:  
Contact
Mr. Kamal Vora or Dinesh Mehta
American Alumni Association                  
Vulcan Insurance Building , 1st floor
Veer Nariman Road
Chrchgate
Mumbai 400020

Apply by: February

How to apply:
Contact
Ms. Kamiesh
Atur Foundation House
4, Dr. Ambedkar Road
Pune 411001

Apply by: February

How to apply 
Contact
Captain H.J.M. DesaiBai
Ratanbai & Seth Jehangir Pardiwala Charity Trust
C/o Captain H.J.M Desai
Dubash Mansion Walton Road
Near Electric House
Colaba
 Mumbai 400039

For further details:
http://www.bdbangurendowment.com/

How to apply
Contact
Mr. P.K. Joshi
C/o Graphite India Ltd.
31 Chowringhee Road
Kolkata 700016

Apply by: February

How to apply
Contact
Mr. A.R. Assur
42, Ebrahim Merchant Road
From Sulaiman Mithaiwala, go up Mohammad Ali Road
Mumbai 400009

Apply by: February

How to apply
Contact
Mr. Chandresh Bhatt or Mr. Yogesh Pandya
Opp. Cadbury House
Bhulabhai Desai Road
Mumabi 400026
 

Apply by: February

Apply by: February

How to apply
Contact
Mr. Kalyaniwala or Mr. Mehta
83-A Annie Beasant Signal
Near Worli Naka Signal
Opp. Rediffusion
Worli
Mumbai 400018

India foundation Travel Grants
Type: Travel Grants
Subject : Any
Duration : Only travel grant
Open to: Applicant
1. must be an Indian National
2. must have secured admission
 
Features:
1. students already begun their study are not eligible to apply
2. students should furnish a bond, terms and conditions of which will be determined by the foundation
3. students must repay the amount within 2 years
4. The amount will be paid directly to the authorised travel agents
 
Value:  Airfare

Apply by: April

How to apply: 
Contact 
The Executive secretary, 
India Foundation, 
595 Budhwar Peth, 
Pune 411002 

Inlaks Foundation scholarships
Type: Scholarships
Subject: Graduate Courses including Architecture, Business Administration, Communications (Film, Television, Journalism), Special Education and Law, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Conservation, Design and Fashion, Theatre and Dance, Music and Composition. 
Open to: Applicant must
1. have got admission in any of the above said subjects at Cambridge, Oxford, London School of Economics, Imperial college, or Professional courses in any European University
2.be unmarried Indian aged 19-28
3. have god undergraduate degree
Email: inlaks@del2.vsnl.net.in

Apply by: Apply by: February

For further details:
www.inlaksfoundation.org

How to apply
Contacts
Ms. Tripti Dayal or Ms. Vibha Chauhan
P.O. Box No. 2108
C/o St. Stephen's College
New Delhi 110007

ITC scholarships
Type: Scholarships
Subject : 
Business Management or Management related programmes 
@ London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business schol, Imperial college of science and Technology
 
Duration : 2 years Max
 
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be Indian National
2. must hold first class Bachelors degree
3. must have consistently good academic record
4. must be less than 27 years of age
5. must have secured admission in any of the above said Institutions
 
Features:
1. Selection through Interview
2. Scholarship tenable for Business Management or Management related programmes at London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business school, Imperial college of science and Technology 
 
Value: Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For further info and application forms contact 
The corporate Public relations Manager, 
ITC Ltd, 
Virginis house, 
37 chowringhee, 
Calcutta 700071

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial trust scholarships
Type: Scholarships
Research scholarships
Subject : 
Material science, Laser physics, Opto Electronics, Electronic Instrumentation, Micro Electronics, Engineering, Management, Mass communication, Biotechnology, Computer science and more
Duration : 3 years Max
 
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be of Indian Nationality
2. should hold PhD (preferable)
3. must be less than 30 years of age
 
Value: Fees + Maintenance + Air fares

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division, 
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi – 110001 

J N Tata endowment
Type: Loan Scholarship and Scholarship
Subject :Architecture, Biochemistry, Business administration, chemistry, computer science, English Literature, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physics.
Duration : 1 year, but renewable
Open to: 
Applicant must:
1.be graduates with good academic record
2. must be within 27 years of age
3. have secured admission, but those who haven’t secured are also eligible to apply
Value: Rs.50,000 – Rs.2,00,000Features:
1.After initial screening, students will be called for an Interview, which is usually held in Mumbai
2. If selected, the students have to sign a legal agreement with the Endowment, the terms and conditions for which will be decided by the Endowment
3. Two referees are needed to apply. One must be from Mumbai
4. repayment starts after student starts to earn

Apply by: December 

For further details:
http://tata.com/0_our_commitment/community_initiatives
/tata_trusts/jn_tata_trust.htm

How to apply: 
For application forms and further info write to 
The director,
J N Tata Endowment, 
Mulla House, 4th Floor, 51,
M G The Road, Fort,
Mumbai-400001
 

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Jamshed and Shirin Guzder Trust
Type: Gift Scholarship  
SubjectOnly for profssional degrees (graduate and undergraduate)
1. Amount offered is Rs. 15,000
2. Need and merit based
3. Submit application with C.V. and statement of purpose, admission letter, 1-20, if any, marks of examinations last cleared, financial returns of self and parents, and recommendation letter.

How to apply: 
Contact
Mrs. Irani or Ms. Lamble
Jamshed and Shirin Guzder Trust
C/o NoS Guzder & Co. Ltd.
Neville House
Currimbhoy Road
Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400001
 

Apply by: February

Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust
Type: Grant and Scholarships
Subject: Social work related Subject, for e.g., public health and social hygiene
1. Amount offered ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs, 35,000
2. Only open to Indian women graduates of a recognised Indian university having a consistently good academic record
3. Website: http://www.tata.com/0_beyond _business/trusts/index.htm

Apply by: February

For further details:
http://tata.com/0_our_commitment/community
_initiatives/tata_trusts/overview.htm

Apply by: February

For further details:
www.lilapoonawallafoundation.com

How to apply
Contact
Prabha Mudaliar
Block S-37
MIDC
Bhosari
Pune 411026

Lalbhai Dalpatbhai charity trust
Type: Loan Scholarships
Subject : 
Chemistry, Physics, Computer science, engineering, Medicine, and more
Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have secured admission or waiting for admission letter
Value: Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For more info and form contact 
The Secretary, 
LalBhai DalpatBhai charity trust, 
Sheth LalBhai DalpatBahi Vanda, 
Pankore Naka, 
Ahemadabad - 380001 

Apply by: February

Apply by: February

Marshall charitable foundation
Type: Loan Scholarships
Subject : Any 
Duration : 3 years Max
 
Open to:  Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have secured admission
 
Features: 
1. Applicant must sign an agreement, the terms and conditions of which is determined by the foundation
2. The amount will be granted in installments
3. The amount must be repaid with Interest within the time as stipulated by the foundation
 
Value:  Variable

Apply by: April

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The Trustee, 
Marshall charitable Foundation, 
Apeejay chambers, 
5 wallace street, 
Fort, Mumbai – 400001 

Tel: (022) 56337425

McNally Bharat Loan scholarships
Type: Loan Scholarships
Subject : Engineering & allied
Duration : 3 years Max
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be citizens of India
2. Must be graduate Engineers
3. must have secured admission or at least applied  
Value: Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
contact 
The secretary, 
McNally Bharat Engineering company Ltd., 
Chartered Bank Building , 
Calcutta 700001  

Apply by: February

How to apply
Contact
Mrs. Rawal
Nanabhoy Jejeebhoy Charity Trust
Ballard House, 2nd floor
Adi Marzban Path
Ballard Esate
Mumbai 400038

Apply by: February

For further details:
www.nsscholarship.net

The Oxford and Cambridge society of India
Type: Scholarships
Subject : Any @ Oxford or Cambridge
Duration : Max of 2 years
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have attained first class Honours
2. must be below 25 years of age
3. must have obtained admission in Oxford or Cambridge
Value: Variable

Apply by: Unknown

For further details:
http://www.oxbridgeindia.com/

How to apply: 
Contact 
Mrs. Supriya Gupta, 
35A Friends colony, 
New Delhi 110065

Apply by: February

How to apply
Contact: Mr. Santosh G. Jagdhane, Social Welfare Executive
Paragon Charitable Trust
Paragon Textile Mills Compound
P.B. Marg, near T.V. station
Worli
Mumbai 400018

Parsi students scholarship fund
Type: Loan Scholarship
Subject : Arts, science, Management, Medicine, Agriculture, Engineering, Technology
Duration : Variable
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be a Parsi (For Non Pasi student scholarships, the same trust is running another scheme) 
2. must have first or second class Bachelors
3. must have obtained admission or at least applied
Features:
1. selection through Interview expenses of which should be borne by the student
2. Applicants who have already secured admission will be given preference
Value: Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The secretary, 
Parsi Panchayat office, 
209 Dr. D N Road , 
Fort, 
Mumbai – 400001

Punjab National Bank Educational Loan Scheme
Type: Loan Scholarship
Subject :Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Surgery, Dental Science, Agriculture, Vertinary, Management, Business Administration and other subjects at the discretion of the Bank
Duration:Unrestricted but at the discretion of the Bank

ELIGIBILITY: 
The applicant must
1.be an Indian national in the age group of 16-30 years.
2.have passed at least one public examination
3.give Life insurance policy for value equal to 150% of the amount of loan.
4.give Suitable third party guarantee.
AMOUNT: 
The amount of loan would possibly cover admission, tuition, Boarding & lodging expenses.
Features:
1. The loan will be issued in the name of the borrower in case he his an adult, if he is a minor, the loan will be issued in the name of the borrower and his parent/guardian
2.The borrower should submit a life insurance whose value will be determined by the Bank
3. The loan amount will be directly submitted to the Institution
4. The repayment starts after a year of completion of the course or after student secures an employment, whichever is earlier
5. Some conditions will be imposed by the bank (e.g. student should get 50% aggregate in semester examinations) for the continuation of the loan 
6. Even if the student is going to receive any scholarships/fellowships, it will no way affects the student from receiving the loan

For further details:
http://www.pnbindia.com/c_vidya.htm

How to Apply:
For further information and application form contact
Punjab National Bank,
Priority sector & Lead Bank Division,
5 Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001

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The Rao Bahadur S V Rajadhyaksha Foreign Education society
Type: Loan Scholarships
Subject : Any
Duration : 3 years Max
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be from saraswati community
2. must have consistently good academic record
3. must be less than 35 years of age
4. should have work experience ( not mandatory)
Value: Variable

Apply by: January

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The Honorary secretary, 
The The Rao Bahadur S V Rajadhyaksha Foriegn Education society, 
Chikitsak Samuha Building , 
Khadilkar road, 
Mumbai – 400004

Raunaq education Foundation
Type: Interest free Loan scholarships
Subject : Related to India 's need
Duration : 1 year 
Open to:  Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have first class bachelors
3. must have secured admission
Value: Variable 

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
Contact 
Raunaq Education Foundation, 
Allahabad Bank Building, 
17 Parliament street , 
New Delhi – 1100101

R D Birla Smarak Kosh Grants
Type: Grants
Subject : 
Training Grants for special training in Medical and allied fields
Duration : Variable
Open to:  Applicants
1. must be Indian National 
2. must have completed Medicine

Apply by: May

How to apply: 
For application forms and further information contact 
The Director, 
R D Birla Smarak Kosh medical research center, 
Bombay Hospital trust, 
Hospital Avenue , 
Mumbai – 400020

R D Sethna Scholarship fund
Type: Loan Scholarships
Subject : Science, Technology 
Duration : Variable
Open to: Applicant
1. must be of Indian national
2. must have consistently good academic record
Value: Variable
Features:
1. Students must furnish guarantee ( in form of guarantor  having stipulated monthly income)
2. Students must furnish life insurance whose value will be decided by the Trust
3. Students must have attained minimum stipulated marks in their school finals and qualifying exams 

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For application forms write to 
The Chief Executive, 
R D Sethna scholarship fund, 
Esplanade House, 
29,Old  Waudby Road, 

H.Somani Marg

Near Sterling Theatre
Mumbai – 400001

Apply by: February

How to apply
Contact
R.H. Patuck Education Trust
C/o Parsi Panchayat Higher Education Committee
209, Sir J.J. Building, 3rd floor
Housed in J.J.P.B. Girl High School, near Handloom House
Dr. D.N. Road
Fort
Mumbai 400001
 

Rhodes scholarships
Type: Scholarships
Subject :Pure or applied sciences, Law, humanities, Medicine @ Oxford  
Duration :2 years can be extended upto 3 years 
Open to:
Applicant 
1.may be me men or women but should be between the age of 19 and 25
2. should be unmarried
3.must be citizen of India  
4.must hold first class Honours in related discipline
Value:Annual value £5000 

Features:
1. the total number of scholarships is 4
2. This award can be concurrently held along with other awards
3. The selection of the award will be through a personal interview. Travelling expenses for this interview will be borne by the Rhodes Trust 

Apply by: July

For further details:
www.rhodesscholar.org

How to apply:
For further details contact 
The secretary,
Rhodes scholarships ( India ),
St. Stephens college,
Delhi 110007

Rotary scholarships
Type: Scholarships
Subject :Any
Duration :1 year
Open to: 
Applicants 
1. should be between 18 to 30 years of age
2. should hold first class honours degree in related discipline
3.work experience is preferred
Value:$10,000 + other expenses
Features:
1. There are 8 different scholarships administered. They are:
a. Graduate scholarships
b. Undergraduate scholarships
c. Vocational scholarships
d. Teachers and handicapped scholarships
e. Journalism scholarships
f. Freedom from Hunger scholarships
g. District scholarships
h. Group study exchange programme
2. Eligibility criteria and notification will appear separately for each 

Apply by: July

For further details:
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

How to apply:
contact your nearest Rotary District Governor or write to :
The Governor,
Rotary club of Mumbai,
Red cross Building,
2nd floor, 
Shahed Bhagat singh road,
Mumbai-400023

Royal commission overseas science research scholarships
Type : Research Scholarships
Subject : Applied or pure science
Duration : 3 years Max
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters 
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience
Value: Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division, 
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi - 110001

Royal society commonwealth Bursaries
Type:  Research Bursaries
Subject : Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry, Natural resources
Duration : 6 months to 1 year
Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters 
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience 
Value: Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division, 
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi – 110001

Details can also be had from The Executive secretary, 
Royal society, 
6 Carlton house terrace, 
London SW1Y 5AG

Royal society - Rutherford scholarships
Type: Research Scholarships
Subject : Unspecified
Duration : 3 years 
Open to: 
Applicants 
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters 
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience
Value: Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division, 
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi - 110001

Rustomji Hormusji Patuck Trust
Type: Loan Scholarships
Subject : Engineering, Technology
Duration : Variable
Open to: Applicants 
1. must be Non-Parsi (For Parsi students, they are running another scheme.)
2. must have first or second class Bachelors
3. must have obtained admission or at least applied
Features:
1. selection through Interview expenses of which should be borne by the student
2. Applicants who have already secured admission will be given preference 
Value:  Variable

Apply by: March

How to apply: 
For details contact 
The secretary, 
Parsi Panchayat office, 
209 Dr. D N Road , 
Fort, 
Mumbai – 400001

Sahu Jain Trust scholarships
Type:Scholarships 
Subject : Engineering and Technology 
Duration : Variable 
Open to: Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Bachelors 
Value:  Variable

Apply by: March

For further details:
http://sahujaintrust.timesofindia.com/

How to apply:
For details contact 
The Secretary, 
Sahu Jain Trust, 
18 Institutional area, 
Lodi road, 
New Delhi - 110003