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20 July 2026

Scholarships for students

These are specific private or niche scholarships and internships that serve as minor examples of educational support mechanisms but lack the national policy significance required for a higher rating.

1 min read Day 1 of 3 1 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Mohan T. Advani Centennial Scholarship: Offered by Blue Star Foundation for 1st/2nd-year Architecture and Engineering students (excluding Civil).
  • Eligibility for Advani Scholarship: Annual family income up to ₹600,000; specific academic merit requirements (80% in Class 10/12 for 1st years; 80% in Class 12 and 75% in 1st year for 2nd years).
  • Advani Scholarship Rewards: Up to ₹100,000 for UG or ₹40,000 for Diploma, capped at 75% of academic fees.
  • MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship: Targeted at female international students in STEM programs at partner universities in the US or Canada.
  • MPOWER Scholarship Reward: Up to $5,000; requires valid study visa or permit.
  • National Renewable Energy Internship: Offered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.
  • Internship Eligibility: Open to UG, PG, doctoral students, and research scholars globally; stipend of ₹15,000 per month; applications accepted year-round.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in Scholarship and Internship Opportunities for Students, which has been running since 20 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the role of private-sector scholarships and government-led internship programs in bridging the skill gap in technical and renewable energy sectors in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is a key eligibility criterion for the Mohan T. Advani Centennial Scholarship?

  2. The National Renewable Energy Internship program is administered by which of the following?