About TATA-AIG-Avanti Fellows Scholarship
Launched in 2020, the TATA AIG-Avanti Fellows Scholarship program is designed to support girl students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds in India who aspire to pursue higher education in the fields of Engineering and Medicine. This scholarship program is run by TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited and Avanti Fellows.
The Scholarship program provides comprehensive support to selected scholars, including financial assistance, mentorship, and career guidance. The aim is to equip these scholars with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their chosen fields and become the torch-bearers of change in their communities.
The scholarship program provides full financial support for their education, including tuition fees, living expenses, study materials, and a one-time gift of a brand-new laptop. This scholarship program is a highly impactful initiative that is helping to transform the lives of talented and deserving girl students from underserved communities in India.
At present, there are 247 scholars, who are pursuing Engineering and Medical streams in prestigious institutes across the country, being supported by this scholarship program. The beneficiaries of this scholarship program shall receive financial aid for the duration of their undergraduate education (4 to 5 years depending on the course of study).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Only for Girl students
- School: Should have passed Class 12 from a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) / State Government School / Kendriya Vidyalaya, anywhere in India
- Category: SC / ST / Gen-EWS / PwD students are eligible to apply
- State: Should belong to any of the following states / UT: Arunachal Pradesh / Assam / Bihar / Jammu & Kashmir / Jharkhand / Manipur / Meghalaya / Mizoram / Nagaland / Odisha / Punjab / Sikkim / Tripura / Uttar Pradesh
- Entrance Exam: Should have cleared JEE (Mains / Advanced) or NEET exam in 2024 and should be able to secure admission in a college for a UG program in 2024
- Colleges: Should be able to secure admission in any of the following institutions: IIT / NIT / IIIT / IISc / AIIMS / Government Medical Colleges (MBBS) / Top 200 ranked Engineering Colleges (NIRF ranking).
- Girl Students seeking admission into any of the above-mentioned institutes in the academic year 2024-25 are eligible (Only 1st-year students)
- UG Courses: Engineering / Medicine (MBBS only)
Benefits of the scholarship:
- Coverage of the following expenses: Tuition fees, Mess fees, Hostel fees, Admission fees, Exam fees, Expenses for buying academic books
- The support will continue till the end of the course completion (provided the scholars maintain the required percentage / GPA in the semester exams and are able to progress in their academic journey)
- One time gift: A brand new laptop for Engineering students / a brand new tablet (iPad) for Medical students
- Additional support: Career guidance sessions, Placement related training programs, internship opportunities, mental health support, counseling sessions and many more
- Opportunity to join the Avanti Alumni Network who can support, guide and mentor the scholars
Important Dates
- Last date to apply : 31st August 2024
Contact details
Email : [email protected]
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