Tata Trusts Means-Based Grant
Offered by Tata Trusts
- Funding
- Grant
- Award
- Need-based grant up to ₹1,00,000
- No. of awards
- Varies annually
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Destination
- Study in India
Overview
Need-based education grants for students from economically weaker backgrounds pursuing higher education in India.
Tata Trusts, one of India's oldest philanthropic organisations, offers need-based education grants to students from economically weaker backgrounds. The support focuses on ensuring that meritorious students are not forced to abandon higher education for financial reasons.
Eligibility
- Indian student with demonstrated financial need.
- Enrolled in a recognised higher-education course.
- Meet the specific criteria of the relevant Tata Trusts grant programme.
Benefits
- A grant towards tuition and essential academic expenses.
- Rolling applications through the year for eligible programmes.
- Support aimed at course completion, not just enrolment.
How to apply
- Check the current grant programmes and eligibility on the Tata Trusts / partner portal.
- Complete the application with academic and financial-need details.
- Submit supporting documents for verification.
- Await assessment and disbursement decision.
Documents required
- Academic records and admission proof
- Family income / financial-need documentation
- Fee structure from the institution
- Aadhaar / photo ID and bank details
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