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91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru scholarships and awards 

All Resident Indian Citizens automatically receive a tuition fee award of up to 10%.

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We recognise the transformative power of education and driving progress for all. Our 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru equity and merit scholarships are designed to provide access to a global top 20 education (QS World University Rankings, 2027) for commencing undergraduate and postgraduate students experiencing financial hardship, empowering their success at 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru.

Find a scholarship that rewards your ambition and provides the support you need for your future success. 

What 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Scholarships are available?

All Resident Indian Citizens automatically receive a tuition fee award of up to 10%, which is incorporated into the published fee rates. 

We also offer two types of 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru equity scholarships and one type of 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru merit scholarship.

1. 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Future Leaders Access Scholarship 

Aimed at recognising outstanding academic achievement for students who require financial support. Successful applicants will receive a full tuition scholarship that covers 100% of tuition fees for the full duration of the program. These are highly competitive and awarded to a small number of students.

2. 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Progress Scholarship

Aimed at driving forward progress for all through education, the Progress Scholarship provides support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Successful applicants will receive a 20% or 35% reduction on tuition fees for the full duration of the program. 

Apply for a 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru equity scholarship

You can apply through your 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru admissions application. There's no separate scholarship application required.

Resident Indian citizens will be assessed for a scholarship based on the information provided in their admissions application. You don't need to indicate interest separately.

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered, and successful candidates will be notified at the same time as their offer.

  • We encourage students from diverse backgrounds to apply for the scholarships, including those from government or tribal schools, first‑generation learners, women, and students with disabilities.

    To be considered for any of the 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru scholarships, you must meet all the criteria below:

    • You must be a Resident Indian Citizen.
    • You must be commencing a 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru undergraduate or postgraduate program.
    • You must demonstrate financial need supported by documentation.

  • All evidence must be provided at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

    Document format requirements

    Applicants must upload clear PDF copies of documents that support their financial and educational circumstances.

    Income Documents (are required for all applications):

    • Income Tax Return (ITR) and PAN card for yourself and your parents for the most recent financial year, OR
    • If an ITR is not available, please upload a valid Family Income Certificate   issued by the relevant government authority in your state of residence and notarised affidavit, together with the relevant PAN card(s).

    Please check the category that best describes you for other required documents.

    1. Applicants who are first‑generation learners 
      1. Notarised affidavit confirming that neither parent has completed a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification.
    2. Applicants studied at a government or tribal school
      1. Grade 12 marksheet or school‑leaving certificate, AND
      2. Proof of Government Schooling (Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate/Bonafide Certificate/Class X or XII Marksheet clearly indicating Government School)*, OR
      3. Proof of Tribal Welfare Schooling (Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate/Bonafide Certificate/Class X or XII Marksheet indicating EMRS/Ashram/Tribal Welfare School).* 

        *Uploaded documents must clearly display the school name and type (Government/EMRS/Ashram/Tribal Welfare). Incomplete or unclear documents may lead to rejection.
    3. Applicants with disability
      1. Government‑issued Disability Certificate.

  • The 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Progress Scholarship and 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Future Leaders Access Scholarship are awarded on a rolling basis, in line with the admissions offer rounds for 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru. Your scholarship confirmation will be included in your official admissions offer. When you accept your admissions offer, you also accept your scholarship. You don’t need to complete a separate scholarship acceptance process.  

    If you don’t accept your Admissions Offer by the deadline, your scholarship offer will lapse unless 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru advises otherwise.

  • Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a scholarship. 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru receives more applications than available places. Applicants are assessed competitively, and scholarships are offered to those considered to be in the greatest financial need. If you are not awarded a scholarship, it does not mean you are not deserving – only that other applicants demonstrated greater need at the time.

  • No, only one awarded scholarship can be held at a time.

91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Rector's Leadership and Excellence Scholarship

The 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Rector’s Leadership and Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award recognising students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and a strong commitment to making an impact.

The scholarship provides a 50% tuition fee award for the duration of the program.

Scholarships are available to new commencing students in each undergraduate program (Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions), subject to suitable candidates being identified.

Resident Indian citizens, Non-resident Indian citizens and Overseas Citizen's of India are eligible for consideration and will be assessed automatically as part of their 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru admissions application. There's no separate scholarship application required.

Apply early for the best chance of being considered for your preferred scholarship.

  • To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be a commencing undergraduate student at 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru
    • Meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen program
    • Demonstrate strong academic achievement

  • Selection is based on a combination of:

    • Academic merit (assessed through 91É«ÇéƬ admissions processes)
    • Leadership demonstrated through school, work or community activities
    • Extra-curricular achievements (such as sport, cultural or volunteer involvement)
    • Motivation to study at 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru

    Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit an application and provide supporting documents. Applicants progressing to the next stage will be invited to participate in an interview as part of the final selection process.

  • No, a separate scholarship application is not required for initial consideration. Eligible applicants will be identified through the admissions process and shortlisted candidates invited to submit an application ahead of a final-stage interview.

  • Invitations will be sent progressively. Sign up for our mailing list to receive program, admissions and event updates.

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  • You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email. Academic Excellence Scholarships will be awarded during admissions offer rounds, while some other merit scholarships may be awarded separately. Visit our How to apply page for offer release dates.

  • Awards are made based on merit and suitability. The scholarship may not be awarded if no candidate meets the required standard.

  • No, only one awarded scholarship can be held at a time.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved strong academic results and demonstrated excellence in their studies.

  • Value: 10%, 15%, or 20% tuition fee reduction for the full duration of the program.

  • Eligibility: New Commencing Resident Indian Citizens, Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India, and Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan commencing an eligible full-time undergraduate program.

  • Selection: Assessed automatically through the standard admissions process using the Admissions Rank. 

  • Application: No separate scholarship application required.

Sports & Performing Arts Scholarship

This scholarship recognises students who have shown outstanding achievement in sports, music, dance, theatre, or other performing arts.

  • Value: 75% (international level), 50% (national level), or 25% (state level/equivalent) tuition fee reduction.

  • Eligibility: New Commencing Resident Indian Citizens, Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India, and Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan commencing eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs.

  • Selection: Based on verified sporting or performing arts achievements, ongoing commitment, future potential, and contribution to student life at 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru.

  • Application: Separate online scholarship application required. 

Women in STEM Scholarship

This scholarship supports female students pursuing STEM programmes and encourages future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  • Value: 25% tuition fee reduction for the full duration of the program.

  • Eligibility: New Commencing Resident Indian Citizens, Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India, and Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan commencing eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs.

  • Selection: Based on academic merit, leadership, extracurricular achievement, and motivation and commitment to study in STEM.

  • Application: Separate online scholarship application required.

FAQs

  • Admission to 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru and any scholarship awarded are issued under a single offer and are subject to a personalised offer expiry date. Acceptance of the offer constitutes acceptance of both the admission and the scholarship, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the offer letter.

    Once you receive an offer from us, you will need to accept or decline your 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru offer before it lapses.

    To fully accept your offer, the required tuition deposit must also be paid. The offer expiry will be active from the date you receive your offer letter via email, and your offer will lapse after the stated offer expiry date. Please make sure you complete all the offer acceptance steps before 12pm (IST) on the offer expiry date. 

    For more information about offer expiry, please visit How to apply.

  • No. Scholarships cannot be deferred, transferred or carried forward to a future intake.

  • Due to the volume of applications received, 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru is unable to provide individual feedback on scholarship applications or unsuccessful outcomes.

  • Late applications will not be accepted. Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted by the relevant application cut-off date in line with our grouped offer rounds, which will be published on the How to apply page soon.

  • Yes. Recipients must notify the 91É«ÇéƬ Scholarships team of any proposed program change, as this may affect scholarship eligibility. Approval is required to continue receiving a scholarship under a new program.

  • 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru scholarships are provided as a tuition fee reduction and are applied to the student’s fee account in accordance with 91É«ÇéƬ processes. The timing of the application may vary during the academic semester. 

    The tax treatment of any tuition fee reduction will depend on your individual circumstances and applicable taxation legislation. Students are responsible for understanding their personal tax obligations and should seek independent professional advice if required.

  • Academic progress is reviewed each term to determine ongoing eligibility. Requirements are specified in the offer letter and may include maintaining a credit average (65%), a distinction average (75%), or satisfactory academic progress. Generally, this means that you must obtain a pass grade for all your courses and retain an Academic Standing status of 'GOOD'.

    If you change your enrolment or do not make satisfactory academic progress, you must contact the 91É«ÇéƬ Scholarships team. Your scholarship will be reviewed and may be suspended or terminated. If your scholarship is to be suspended, we will send a notification email to your student email account.

  • Each Term 91É«ÇéƬ Scholarships team reviews the enrolment of recipients to confirm their eligibility to receive their scholarship(s). The Enrolment requirements relating to your scholarship are outlined in your offer letter(s).

    You must inform the 91É«ÇéƬ Scholarships team of any variations you make to your enrolment so that accurate and timely scholarship payments are maintained. Leave of absence, degree program transfers and withdrawal from courses can affect your scholarship payments.

  • Scholarship terms and conditions vary and are set out in the offer letter. Recipients are responsible for reviewing and complying with these conditions as part of the acceptance process.

  • The 91É«ÇéƬ Scholarships team will not request payment of any application or processing fees for scholarships. Recipients should not disclose personal information or make payments unless the request has been verified as legitimate.

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