Applications are invited for TATA AIG Avanti Fellows Scholarship 2023 for Girl Students. The last date of application is 31 August 2023.
About the 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 163 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
- Should be a girl student belonging to any of the following states/UTs: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh
- Should have completed her Class 12 from a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Should belong to any of the following categories: SC / ST / Gen-EWS / PwD
- Should have cleared the JEE Mains/Advanced or NEET examination
- Should have secured (or should be able to secure admission) in any of the top 200 Engineering Colleges/Government Medical Colleges.
Important dates
Application Process
- Registration – Girl students, belonging to the Eligible states and the eligible categories, who have completed their Class 12 from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and have cleared the JEE Mains / JEE Advanced and NEET examination are invited to submit their applications, which typically include personal information, academic records and other required documents. Please read the Application Guide before you start the application.
- Screening of Applications – All Applications are reviewed and screened as per the eligibility criteria. Incomplete and irrelevant applications are disqualified. Applicants are therefore asked to submit factual information and adhere to the guidelines.
- Shortlisting of Applications – Based on the initial evaluation and screening of the applications, applicants are shortlisted and would be notified through email regarding the further processes. The number of shortlisted candidates depends on the available number of scholarships and on first come first serve basis. Applicants are required to check their emails regularly to get the updates.
- Interview – Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview through video conferencing. This is one of the crucial stages of the selection process and applicants are required to be available on WhatsApp / Phone at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the interview.
- Final Evaluation and Selection – Following the interviews, the selection panel conducts a final evaluation of all the shortlisted candidates which involves document verification and background checks. Based on this evaluation, the final recipients of the scholarships are selected.
- Announcement of Result – Once the selection process is completed, all candidates are notified of the outcome. Successful recipients are informed that they have been awarded the scholarship, while unsuccessful candidates are notified that they have not been selected.
- Award of Scholarship – The TATA AIG-Avanti Fellows Scholarship award certificate is provided to the scholars, and the scholars will receive the financial aid and a laptop or tablet as a one-time gift.
Amount
The selected scholars shall be awarded an approximate amount of INR.1,10,000/- (Rs. One Lakh Ten Thousand only) as financial aid per year and a one-time gift of a brand new laptop worth Rs.49,000/- (including shipment charges). The scholars shall continue to receive support throughout the duration of their UG course.
FAQs
What documents are required to apply for this scholarship?
Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Marksheet
Entrance Exam Scorecard (JEE or NEET)
Seat Allocation Letter
Income Certificate
Community Certificate (Caste Certificate) or EWS Certificate
PwD Certificate (Only for PwD Applicants)
Bank Passbook
Are there any restrictions on how the scholarship funds can be used?
Yes, the scholarship funds can only be used for Academic related expenses including tuition fees, hostel fees, mess fees, book expenses, and other study-associated expenses.
Can students who are in the 2nd year of their undergraduate courses apply for this scholarship?
No, only 1st year students are eligible for the scholarship.
Can students who still need to enroll in a college apply for this scholarship?
Yes, students who are not enrolled in a college can apply for this scholarship. The selection of such applicants is conditional, they have to secure admission in any of the premier institutes to be eligible for receiving the benefits of the scholarship.
Contact
Email: tataaigscholarship[at]avantifellows.org
