Scholarship and Internship Opportunities for Students

3 entries over 36 days, from 20 July 2026 to 24 August 2026.

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20 July

Scholarships for students

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.

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17 August

Nikon Scholarship: Open to Indian citizens who have passed Class 12 and are enrolled in a professional photography course (min. 3 months). Parental income limit: ₹600,000 per annum. Reward: Based on actual course fee.
CSIR-NIScPR Internship: Open to Indian students pursuing UG, PG, or doctoral programmes. Focus areas: Science communication, policy research, or interdisciplinary fields. Reward: Certificate. Deadline: Round the year.
IIRS External Student Internship Programme: Open to Indian nationals with a UG, PG, or Ph.D. in Science or Technology. Eligibility: Minimum 60% aggregate. Reward: Certificate. Deadline: October 30.

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24 August

SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship: Initiative by SBI Foundation for Indian students from Class 9 to PG level.
Eligibility for SBI scholarship: 75% marks or 7.9 CGPA (10% relaxation for SC/ST); annual family income limit of ₹300,000 for school students and ₹600,000 for others.
HDFC Parivartan ECSS Programme: Supports students from Class 1 to PG/professional courses; requires 55% minimum marks and annual family income below ₹250,000.
Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship: Offered by K.C. Mahindra Education Trust for students in first-year diploma courses at polytechnics; requires 60% marks in Class 10 and 12.
All scholarships mentioned require online application via Buddy4study platform with specific deadlines in August and September.

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