A decent scholarship program can open a future career path for students as well as allow them to study a specific course or program at reduced fees. The economic assistance is of great benefit especially due to the current situation of Covid-19 as many have lost their jobs during this time.
The loss of one or both parents has affected hundreds of students across India, and many of them have been forced to drop out of schools or colleges for the same reason. These scholarships try to support these students so that they can continue their education in these difficult times.
Check out these 3 scholarship programs for those who have lost their parents, gain family members due to Covid-19, or need financial assistance for other reasons:
1. IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistance Center for Digital Transformation 2022
The IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistant Center for Digital Transformation 2022 is a research opportunity offered to holders of a master’s or doctoral degree.
Eligibility – Eligibility:
- The assistance is open to candidates with a master’s or doctoral degree in management/information systems/engineering/computer science/mathematics or related socio-economic disciplines.
Prizes and Rewards: Variable prizes
Application deadline: 2022-02-06
Application mode: Online applications only
Url: https://www.iima.ac.in/c/document_library/Advertisement%20RA-CDT-IIMA_10-Jan-22.pdf
2. Badhte Kadam Scholarship from HDFC Ltd 2021-22
The Badhte Kadam Scholarship 2021-22 of HDFC Ltd aims to provide financial assistance to students to continue their education from Class 9 to Graduation Level (General and Professional), especially those who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eligibility – Eligibility:
- Indian students who have lost their parent(s)/family members who have lost their job (or livelihood) during the pandemic.
- Currently studying in class 9 to undergraduate level (including general and professional courses).
- Annual family income should not be more than INR 6,00,000 (6 lakh) from all sources.
Prizes and Rewards: Up to INR 100,000
Application deadline: 15-02-2022
Application mode: Online applications only
Url: www.b4s.in/it/HTPF1
3. Kotak Shiksha Nidhi
Kotak Shiksha Nidhi is inviting applications from school and university students who have lost an essential family member due to the Covid-19 virus, to continue their education from first class to diploma and graduation level courses.
Eligibility – Eligibility:
- Losing both parents
- loss of a parent
- Loss of a family member earning primary earning (other than the parents)
- Applicants must be students of school or college aged 6 to 22, i.e. Class 1 to Diploma or Graduation course
Prizes and Rewards: Terms and conditions apply. Selection and amount of assistance under Kotak Shiksha Nidhi is dependent on fulfillment of eligibility criteria and will be at the sole discretion of Kotak Education.
Application deadline: 03-31-2022
Application mode: Online applications only
Url: https://kotakeducation.org/kotak-shiksha-nidhi/
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