JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship for Higher Education Abroad
Offered by JN Tata Endowment
- Funding
- Loan / subsidy
- Award
- Loan scholarship up to ₹10,00,000
- No. of awards
- ~120/year
- Deadline
- 15 Mar 2027
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Destination
- Study abroad
Overview
India's oldest endowment offering low-interest loan scholarships to Indian graduates for postgraduate study at any recognised university abroad.
The JN Tata Endowment, India's oldest endowment of its kind, offers low-interest loan scholarships to Indian graduates for postgraduate study at any recognised university abroad, across virtually all fields. Top performers may also receive travel grants and gift awards.
Eligibility
- Indian citizen with a good first degree.
- Admission — or a firm intent to apply — for postgraduate study abroad.
- Within the notified age ceiling.
- Meet the endowment's selection criteria.
Benefits
- A loan scholarship of up to about ₹10,00,000.
- Possible travel grant and merit-based gift awards for top scholars.
- Open to a very wide range of fields.
How to apply
- Apply online on the JN Tata Endowment portal during the annual window.
- Submit academic records and details of your intended study abroad.
- Clear the preliminary screening and personal interview.
- Complete loan documentation on selection.
Documents required
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Admission/offer letter (if available)
- Statement of study plans
- Guarantor/loan documentation as required
- Valid passport
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