276 students from different socio-economic backgrounds were awarded Bharti Airtel Scholarship in 2024.
Covers 100% of annual tuition fees for the full duration of undergraduate and integrated courses, up to 5 years, subject to meeting renewal criteria.
Full coverage of hostel and mess fees for scholars residing in campus facilities. For scholars staying in private accommodations, support is extended equivalent to the institute’s hostel/mess charges.
Focus on girl students to promote gender equality in the tech field.
High-end laptops are provided to each scholar to aid in their studies.
Regular sessions with industry leaders and academic mentors to guide scholars in their academic and career endeavors.
Upon successful graduation and subsequent gainful employment, Bharti Scholars will undertake to voluntarily support at least one student at the school or college level on a continuous basis.
Note that refundable and security deposits are not covered under the scholarship and remain the responsibility of the students.
To be eligible for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
Confirmed admission in the first year (starting with the 2024 cohort) of undergraduate or 5-year integrated courses in the fields of Electronics & Communication, Telecom, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, Aerospace, and Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, AR/VR, Machine Learning, Robotics). The institution must be among the top 50 NIRF Engineering universities/institutes as per the latest list available.
The family's annual income from all sources should not exceed INR 8.5 lakh.
Must be a citizen and resident of India.
Applicants should not be recipients of any other scholarships or grants for the same academic purposes supported by the Bharti Airtel Foundation.
Scholarship application for the year 2025-26 will be opening shortly.