Applications are invited for Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024 for UG Engineering courses. The last date of application is August 31.

About the Program

Bharti Airtel Foundation aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with a focus on girl students, to become future technology leaders. To achieve this goal, a merit-cum-means based scholarship program has been designed for students enrolled in technology-based engineering undergraduate (UG) courses and 5-year integrated programs (as per the eligibility criteria) in the top 50 NIRF Engineering institutes, including IITs. The students receiving the scholarship shall be called Bharti Scholars.

The fully funded scholarship is envisaged to eliminate financial barriers that hinder access to quality education to meritorious students. It covers 100% annual fees over the duration of the course, including meal & accommodation charges. A laptop will also be provided to all Bharti Scholars in the first year. 

About the Foundation

Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, was set up in the year 2000 with a vision ‘To help underprivileged children and youth of our country realize their potential.’ The Foundation works in the space of holistic quality education in rural India with a special focus on the girl child; and also supports Higher Education programs in partnership with premier institutions.

Since 2006, the flagship Satya Bharti School Program has been providing free quality education to thousands of underprivileged children in 164 schools in rural India across four states.

Eligiblity

For the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25, students should meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Confirmed admission in the first year (starting with the 2024 cohort) of the UG/5 year integrated courses in fields of Electronics & Communication, Telecom, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, Aerospace and Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, AR/VR, Machine Learning, Robotics) at the top 50 NIRF Engineering universities/institutes. (Basis the latest list available).
  • Must be a citizen and resident of India
  • Family annual income from all sources should not exceed INR 8.5 Lakh
  • Applicants should not be recipients of any other scholarships or grants for the same purposes supported by the Bharti Airtel Foundation.

NOTE:

  •  Girl students are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Scholarship are for the full duration of the U.G courses including integrated courses for up to 5 years (subject to meeting the renewal criteria)
  • Scholarship covers 100% of annual fees as per the fee structure of the respective institute
  • The hostel and mess fees shall be given to all selected scholars who apply for it.
  • For scholars staying in PG/outside hostel, the support shall be extended as per the hostel/mess charges of the institute
  • A provision of laptop for all Bharti Scholars (responsibility for the safety/security will be with the student. No replacements will be provided)
  • Once the Bharti Scholars graduate & are subsequently gainfully employed, they will undertake to voluntarily extend financial support to at least one student at a school or college level at any point of time, to the extent they can.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online via this page.

FAQs

What are the steps of the application process?

Students need to fill out a multi-step online application form, providing personal details, academic details, documents, references, and a Statement of Purpose (SOP). 
Candidates will be shortlisted for the final selection on varied aspects such as merit-cum-means, a Statement of Purpose (SOP) detailing the candidate’s aspirations and leadership qualities, etc.
Top-qualified students will undergo document checks and audio/video interviews, followed by house verification for final eligible students.

How are the funds disbursed?

Scholarship funds are directly disbursed to the colleges or institutions. Allowances for outside stays may be facilitated through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to scholars, subject to approval from the Bharti Airtel Foundation. In exceptional cases, scholarships may be given directly to scholars through DBT at the Foundation’s discretion.

Click here for the official notification of Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024.