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276 students from different socio-economic backgrounds were awarded Bharti Airtel Scholarship in 2024.

Bharti Scholars Investiture Ceremony 2024

Key Features

Full Tuition Coverage

Covers 100% of annual tuition fees for the full duration of undergraduate and integrated courses, up to 5 years, subject to meeting renewal criteria.

Hostel & Mess fee

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.

Inclusion focus

Focus on girl students to promote gender equality in the tech field.

Technology Support

High-end laptops are provided to each scholar to aid in their studies.

Mentorship Opportunities

Regular sessions with industry leaders and academic mentors to guide scholars in their academic and career endeavors.

Future Giving Pledge

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.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

Educational Requirement

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.

Income Threshold

The family's annual income from all sources should not exceed INR 8.5 lakh.

Residency

Must be a citizen and resident of India.

Exclusivity of Scholarship

Applicants should not be recipients of any other scholarships or grants for the same academic purposes supported by the Bharti Airtel Foundation.

Investiture Ceremony of Bharti Scholars (Batch 2024)

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Scholarship application for the year 2025-26 will be opening shortly.