About :
Support program by the G.P. Birla Educational Foundation for meritorious Class XII students with financial need, aiming to help them pursue undergraduate studies across various streams in India.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2025
Benefits :
- Annual grant: Up to ₹ 50,000 for tuition & hostel fees
- One‑time book allowance: ₹ 7,000 in the first year
- Renewability: Up to 4 years based on academic performance
Eligibility Criteria :
- Domicile: West Bengal or Jharkhand resident
- Academic: Class XII passed in 2025, with ≥ 85% (WB/JAC board) or ≥ 90% (CBSE/ISC)
- Income: Annual family income ≤ ₹ 3,00,000 (exceptions for exceptional merit)
- Course: Enrolled or seeking admission in UG courses (Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Law, CA/CS/CMA)
Documents Required :
1.Completed & signed application form
- Scanned photograph (JPEG, ≤100 KB)
- Class XII mark sheet (PDF, ≤1 MB)
- Proof of admission (PDF, ≤1 MB)
5.Income proof (Form 16/salary certificate or ITR/tahsildar certificate; PDF, ≤1 MB) - Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at a recognized university or institution in India.
Selection Process :
- Expert panel review (includes IIM Kolkata & Jadavpur University faculty)
- Shortlisted candidates undergo a personal interview
- Final awardees selected based on merit & financial need
Application Process :
- Online: Register on the official website, fill form, upload documents, and submit
- Offline: Download form, attach documents
Official Website:
https://gpbirlaedufoundation.com/scholarship/
Application Link:
https://gpbirlaedufoundation.com/application/
Contact Details :
E-mail: office@gpbirlaedufoundation.com
Phone no. : +91 8479915170 (Monday to Friday 11 AM to 5 PM)
Address : Calcutta Ice Skating Rink 78, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Kolkata-700019