Launched in 2024, the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program by the Bharti Airtel Foundation aims to empower meritorious students, especially from underrepresented and economically weaker backgrounds, to become future technology leaders. This merit-cum-means scholarship targets students enrolled in technology-based undergraduate and integrated programs in the top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering institutes, with a strong emphasis on supporting girl students, persons with disabilities, transgender, and students with single/no parents.
Who Can Apply:
Must be an Indian citizen and resident. Should have confirmed admission in the first year (2025–26) of an undergraduate or 5-year integrated engineering course in: Electronics & Communication, Telecom, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, Aerospace, Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, AR/VR, ML, Robotics). Must be enrolled in one of the top 50 NIRF-ranked (Engineering) institutes as per 2024 rankings. Family income from all sources should be ≤ ₹8.5 lakh/annum. Preference given to: Girl students, Persons with disabilities. Students with single/no parents, Transgender, students Should not be a recipient of any other scholarship for the same academic purpose.
Fields of Study:
Engineering streams including: Electronics & Communication, Telecom, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, Aerospace, AI / ML / AR-VR / Robotics / IoT.
Benefits:
100% tuition fee coverage for the entire course duration (up to 5 years). Hostel and mess fees covered (actual or capped at institute norms). Laptop provided in the first year Upon successful graduation and employment, scholars are expected to support one student voluntarily as part of a give-back model. Scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and compliance with program norms.
How to Apply:
Apply online only at: 🔗 www.b4s.in/ajoc/BHRSP2
Selection Process:
Merit-cum-means based evaluation. Scrutiny of: Academic merit, Family income documents, Background factors (gender, disability, etc.) , Verification of admission and NIRF ranking of the institute. Final selection based on document verification and eligibility confirmation.
Why Choose:
The Bharti Airtel Scholarship is holistic, covering academic, residential, and digital needs. Its strong diversity and inclusion mandate fosters equitable access to cutting-edge technology education and nurtures future leaders. The give-back clause ensures a self-sustaining cycle of empowerment.