• Students pursuing BE/BTech courses
• Only first-year applicants beginning their courses are eligible.
• Applicants are expected to have passed their higher secondary / pre-university / intermediate / CBSE/ ISC or equivalent board qualifying examination in 2021, 2022, or 2023. However, students who have passed their qualifying examination in 2023 over students who have taken a break for preparation or better performance in their common entrance examinations.
• Admission to professional degree courses/institutions is based on the merit rank awarded at the state or national level entrance exams, or through a counseling process conducted at the state level, as seen in the table below.

• Applicant’s pledge for support to FFE
• ​​Bonafide Student Certificate showing status of enrolment in college, course/branch, year of study
• Copy of Aadhar Card
• Copy of the first sheet of Bank Passbook or Canceled Cheque
• Counseling, Admission, or Seat Allotment Letter
• Entrance Test Marks & rank Certificate
• Family Income Certificate, Salary Certificate, Pension Certificate or Income Tax Return and other documents, as applicable
• Mark Sheet for Higher Secondary (12th/PUC/Intermediate) Examination
• Mark Sheet for Secondary School Certificate (10th) Board Examination
• Parent or Guardian’s Declaration to confirm the accuracy of data submitted during the application

Note: The application is not considered complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.

Applicant’s gross family income, the education, and occupation of parents as well as family members including an elder brother(s) and sister(s), the family’s living conditions, and the total expenses being incurred by the family on the applicant’s education will be taken into consideration for determining the financial eligibility of an applicant. Annual Family Income should be less than INR 3 LPA.

Note: Gross income refers to the income before deductions for taxes or other purposes.

 In addition to gross family income, the education and occupation of the parent(s)/guardians, the family’s living conditions, and the total expenses being incurred by the family on the applicant’s education will be taken into consideration for determining the financial eligibility of an applicant.

Applicants who are the first graduates of the family will be preferred over applicants who are the second or third child of the family taking up graduation.

Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial needs. Bright and deserving students with financially constrained backgrounds who performed exceptionally well at state and national level entrance exams are eligible for the scholarship.

While the FFE-Indus Scholarship Program’s focus is on providing financial support for qualified students, under this program assistance extends beyond finances and includes training, mentorship, and assistance for internships & placements. This assistance is available irrespective of the applicant’s caste, community, or religion. Under the program   Engineering scholars will be offered a curated series of soft skills and technical skills training programs, from years 2-4 of Engineering, designed toward the job and career readiness. Also, an in House Mentoring Program will be offered for Year 3 Engineering students, geared towards empowering scholars with skills and aptitude for their professional journey.

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships until graduation. Awards are renewable each year until a bachelor’s degree is earned.

Renewal is contingent upon the applicant continuing full-time enrollment in an eligible course of study at an accredited college or university, maintaining a good standing with their university, and continuation of the program by Indus Towers Limited.

Notification

All applications will be presented for screening and selection will be made on a first come first serve basis. Each year, the scholarship application closes on 31 December. The cohort of selected scholars is notified latest by 31 March, of the following year. Applicants will be assessed based on the criteria and will be sent a formal notification if scholarship is approved.

Payment Of Scholarship

Foundation for Excellence processes scholarship payments on behalf of Indus Towers Limited. Payments will be made in one installment before 28 February of each year.

Revisions

Indus Towers Limited & Foundation For Excellence reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time including termination of the program.