Buddy4Study India Foundation Scholarship 2026-27 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Scholarship Amount & Last Date

The Buddy4Study India Foundation Scholarship 2026-27 is a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing education from Class 11 through postgraduate-level management courses, along with selected professional programmes such as engineering, medical, law, design and architecture.

The programme offers financial assistance ranging from ?6,000 to ?2,00,000, depending on the applicant's course and category. Preference is given to meritorious students and students facing financial or personal challenges.

The last date to apply is 15 September 2026.

Buddy4Study India Foundation Scholarship 2026-27 – Overview

Who Can Apply for Buddy4Study India Foundation Scholarship?

The scholarship has different eligibility requirements depending on the course.

Class 11 & 12 Students

Applicants should:

• Be Indian citizens.
• Be studying in Class 11 or Class 12.
• Class 12 students who passed during the 2025-26 academic session may also apply.
• Have secured at least 60% marks in the previous class.
• Have an annual family income of ?8 lakh or less.

Engineering Students

Students pursuing B.E. or B.Tech can apply if they:

• Are enrolled in a recognised institution.
• Are studying in the first or second year.
• Have obtained at least 60% in Class 12.
• Second-year students should have at least 60% aggregate in the previous academic year.
• Have annual family income of ?8 lakh or below.

Medical & Allied Health Sciences Students

Eligible programmes include courses such as MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Sc. and other medical/allied health programmes.

Applicants should:

• Be in the first or second year of their undergraduate programme.
• Have at least 60% marks in Class 12.
• Second-year students should have at least 60% in the previous year.
• Have annual family income of ?8 lakh or less.

MBA / Postgraduate Management Students

Applicants should:

• Be pursuing a 2-year full-time MBA.
• Be enrolled at a reputed B-school.
• Have secured at least 60% marks or equivalent in the previous qualification/class.
• Have annual family income of ?8 lakh or below.

Integrated Law Students

Students pursuing a 5-year integrated law course at a recognised institution may apply.

The provided eligibility also mentions candidates who have applied for CLAT, LSAT-India, AILET or another law entrance examination.

Applicants should generally:

• Be in the first or second year.
• Have at least 60% in Class 12.
• Second-year students should have at least 60% aggregate in the previous year.
• Have annual family income of ?8 lakh or below.

Design & Architecture Students

Eligible programmes include:

• B.Des
• B.F.A.
• B.Arch
• B.Planning
• Related disciplines

Applicants should generally be in the first or second year, have at least 60% in Class 12, and have annual family income of ?8 lakh or below.

General Graduation Students

Applicants should:

• Be in the first year of a regular full-time graduation programme.
• Have obtained at least 60% in Class 12.
• Have annual family income of ?8 lakh or below.

Preference Under Buddy4Study India Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship gives preference to certain categories of students, including:

• High-merit students
• Students with top All India Rank (AIR)
• Girl students
• Orphan students
• Children from single-parent families
• Students with disabilities (PwD)
• Government school students
• Students from North-East India
• Students from aspirational districts
• Students experiencing personal or family crises

This makes the scholarship particularly relevant for students who have good academic potential but are experiencing financial or personal difficulties.

Buddy4Study Scholarship Amount 2026-27

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