Since its establishment by Jamsetji Nusserwanjee Tata, the Promoter of the Tata Group, in 1892, the 131 year – old J N Tata Endowment has awarded loan scholarships to more than 5700 Indian students, drawn from all over India. The Endowment supports only higher studies overseas – Master’s, Ph.D., Post – doctoral fellowships, across all education streams. Based only on Merit, it seeks to recognise and award, “the best and most gifted so as to make them of the greatest service to the country”.

 

At a glance

  • Funding valueUp to Rs.10 lakhs
  • Suitable for Applicants fromRest of world
  • DeadlineOn going
  • Funding provider(s)JN Tata Endowment Scheme

What it covers

These are merit-based loan scholarships intended to help finance your studies. Please read through all the guidance before applying.

In the recent past, the loan scholarship amounts have ranged between Rs.1lakh and Rs.10 lakhs. However, not all candidates qualify for the maximum amount.  

Who can apply

Applicants should be i) An Indian citizen and ii) be not older than 45 years in June and iii) have graduated from a recognised Indian University and have scored at least 60% on average in the undergraduate or post-graduate studies and iv) candidates who are admitted to the course must be recognised as a Graduate Program (post-graduate in Indian terminology) where the entry requirement is an undergraduate degree. 

 

Applicable courses

Further information

  • The candidate and the guarantor (preferably a parent or a relative with the capacity to repay the loan) will have to visit the Administrative Office of the Endowment, by prior appointment, to complete the necessary formalities after obtaining a visa.
  • They will be required to enter into a legal agreement with the Trustees and provide documentary evidence of the capacity of the guarantor to repay the loan.
  • Candidates are allowed to repay in five equal instalments of 20% of the loan scholarship between third and seventh year. Candidates must begin to repay earlier than year three if they have started earning. 

How to apply

Applications typically open in early January and close in March each year.

For full details and to apply online, please visit the .