Top 5 Scholarship Test for K12 Students in India

Since all students and their guardians do not possess the same financial capabilities, various government and private institutes provide scholarships that are run nationally and internationally to promote quality education in medicine.

1. FAEA Scholarship

• FAEA is sponsored by TATA’s to provide scholarships to students willing to pursue undergraduate studies in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering and other technical and professional disciplines at any university/institution/college in India. The scholarship supports tuition fee, maintenance allowance or hostel and mess charges as per our norms.

Eligibility Conditions:

• Students who have passed Class XII from a recognized Board of Secondary Education in India or 1st year under-graduate students on roll.

• Candidates belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections (SC/ST/BPL Category) can apply.

• They also provide special scholarships for girls belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged section in the BPL category from Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu

• In addition, they have some need cum merit based financial grants for General Category students especially for those students who have obtained above 90% marks in their Higher Secondary Exam and/or have been able to get admission in the first rate Institutions of Excellence in the country.

2. All India Youth Scholarship Entrance Examination (AIYSEE)

• AIYSEE provides economical test series at affordable rates for 1 year. The students have to appear for the scholarship exam to get access to AIYSEE test series in which students can practice for various upcoming exams like NEET, IIT JEE etc.

• Given the level of tuition and other fees in professional colleges, this scholarship can help poor students who have no chance to pursue their dreams of becoming engineers or doctors.

• AIYSEE Scholarship Criteria: Students who are willing to get AIYSEE Scholarship need to score a minimum of 55% marks to qualify for the scholarship. Below mentioned is the scholarship layout.

3. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

The Human Resources Development Ministry's Department of Higher Education provides this fellowship named as Central Sector Scheme for students from top colleges and universities.

Eligibility Conditions:

• Candidates who score above 80th in the relevant stream from a particular Board of Examination in Class XII

• Students who are pursuing a regular course

• Students who have a family income of less than Rs.6 lakh per annum

• To avail this scholarship, selected candidates must not be receiving any other scholarship

What is the rate of scholarship under the Scheme?

• The rate of scholarship is Rs. 10000/- per annum at graduation level for first three years of College and University courses and Rs. 20000/- per annum at postgraduate level. Students pursuing professional courses are paid Rs. 20,000/- per annum in the 4th and 5th year.

• Total Seats - 82,000

4. Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test (NEST Senior)

• The Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test (NEST) is in 65 major cities across india.

• The purpose of conducting a series of such periodical tests is to ignite students' interest in pursuing accurate knowledge, so that they are better prepared for various competitive exams for admissions to higher studies in good institutes as well as for jobs in reputed companies.

• Eligibility Conditions: Only bona fide degree students registered in colleges / universities appearing in their 2022 exams are eligible for this scholarship.

5. ​Dr. Abdul Kalam Scholarship for Medical Students:

The scholarship has been introduced to offer financial assistance to EWS students appearing for the national level medical entrance exam.

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship:

• Must have passed Class 12 examination with a minimum 55% marks.

• Candidate will also have to appear for national-level medical entrance exam to get the benefits of the scholarship.

• The family income should be less than INR 6 Lacs per annum.

Scholarship Application & Amount:

• Candidates will get a scholarship of INR RS. 20,000.

• The application forms for this scholarship program can be filled online in the month of May or August.