Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2024-25: Check Eligibility, Apply Online, Last Date

The Bharti Airtel Scholarship initiated by the Bharti Airtel Foundation, invites online application for merit-cum-means-based scholarships to deserving students pursuing Undergraduate (UG) and integrated courses in Technology or Engineering.

This program aims to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with a special focus on empowering girls to become future technology leaders. Selected students will receive scholarships covering 100% of their college fees, and those who apply will also have their hostel and mess fees covered.

All the information related to Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2024-25 Scholarships are given below, so read the complete details before apply online.

Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25 : Overview

Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2024-25: Check Eligibility, Apply Online, Last Date
Name of the scholarshipBharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25
Provider NameBharti Airtel Foundation
Eligible StudentsUndergraduate (UG) and integrated courses in Technology or Engineering
Last Date to Apply31 August 2024
Application ModeOnline
Academic Session2024-2025

Eligibility Criteria

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

  1. Students should be enrolled in the first year of undergraduate or integrated courses in fields such as:
    • Electronics & Communication
    • Telecom
    • Information Technology
    • Computer Sciences
    • Data Sciences
    • Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, AR/VR, Machine Learning, Robotics) at the top 50 NIRF (Engineering) colleges based on the latest list available.
  2. Must be a citizen and resident of India.
  3. Family annual income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 8.5 lakh.
  4. Applicants should not be recipients of any other scholarships or grants for the same purposes supported by the Bharti Airtel Foundation.
  5. Girl students are especially encouraged to apply.

Steps to Apply Online Application for Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2024-25:

Eligible candidates can apply for the  Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25 online by following the steps mentioned below –   

  • Visit the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Official Page and Click on Apply Online button
  • Click to register with their Email/Mobile/Gmail account
  • Login with their registered ID on the ‘Application Form Page’
  • Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
  • Fill in the required details in the online application form.
  • Upload relevant documents.
  • Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. 
  • If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Documents Required

  • Proof of identity (Aadhaar card)
  • Current year admission proof (admission letter, demand letter of fee from the institution)
  • Mark sheet of class 12th
  • JEE scorecard or university entrance exam scorecard (whichever applicable)
  • Fee structure, including hostel and tuition fee
  • Income certificate issued by a government authority/copy of income tax returns of parents 
  • Affidavit confirming income if parents are self-employed
  • Bank account details (account number, IFSC, branch address) and bank statement of the applicant and parent
  • Bank account details of the institution (account name, account number, IFSC, branch address)
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Documents related to extracurricular activities, achievements, part-time jobs, projects, innovations, etc.
  • Expense receipts/rent agreement (if staying in PG/rented accommodation), if applicable
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP) from the applicant

Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Benefits

  • Scholarship are for the full duration of the UG courses including integrated courses for up to 5 years (subject to meeting the renewal criteria)
  • Scholarship covers 100% of college fees as per the course fee structure of the respective institute
  • The hostel and mess fees shall be given to eligible students who apply for it
  • For students staying in PG/outside hostel (as the charges may vary for each student), the funds would be released 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)
  • Bharti Scholars will be encouraged to support at least 1 student on a continuous basis, voluntarily, once they graduate & are subsequently gainfully employed.

NOTE: The amount for an outside stay should not exceed the hostel fees charged by the same college/institute.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25

Q. Who is eligible to apply for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2024-25?

A. Students must have confirmed admission or enrollment in the first year of undergraduate or integrated courses in specified fields at the top 50 NIRF (Engineering) colleges. They must be citizens and residents of India, with a family annual income not exceeding INR 8.5 lakh. Additionally, applicants should not be recipients of any other scholarships or grants for the same purposes supported by the Bharti Airtel Foundation. Girl students are especially encouraged to apply.

Q. What is the benefit of Bharti Airtel scholarship Program?

A. The scholarship covers 100% of the annual fees as per the fee structure of the respective institute. It also includes hostel and mess fees for all selected scholars who apply for it. For scholars staying in PG or outside hostels, support is extended as per the hostel/mess charges of the institute. Additionally, a laptop is provided to all Bharti Scholars.

Q. What is the application process for the scholarship?

A. Applications must be submitted online through the Buddy4Study portal. The last date to apply is August 31, 2024, although this date is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.