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Introduction
The Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program is fully-funded scholarship program by the Bharti Airtel Foundation to support talented students from poor and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with a special focus on girls, in becoming the next generation of innovators and leaders of technology.
This merit-cum-means scholarship is available for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering or five year integrated technology programs by the top 50 engineering institutions based on NIRF rankings as of today.
Benefits of the Bharti Airtel Scholarship program include:
- 100% coverage for one year of Academic Fees
- Free hostel and mess fees
- All Scholars receive a new laptop in their first year
- The program emphasizes and works hard to recruit more girl students so that we can champion inclusive growth
- Recognized as a Bharti Scholar, opens up a world of mentorship and career pathways.
Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025. The deadline for applications is 31st July 2025.
Who can apply?
The applicant must:
- Have a confirmed admission letter and registration in the first year (2025-26) of an undergraduate or 5 year integrated engineering degree.
- Have a confirmed admission registered with one of the 50 NIRF, at the engineering college listed above (In accordance with NIRF 2024 rankings).
Be doing one of the below specializations:
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Telecom Engineering
- Information Technology / Computer Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Data Science Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Emerging Technology Engineering (AI, IoT, AR/VR etc, Machine Learning, Robotics etc)
Other eligibilities:
- Must be a citizen and resident of india
- The total annual family income from all sources should be less than INR 8.5 lakhs.
- The applicant should not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award(s) for the same purpose of study.
Priority will be provided to:
- Male and Female girl students
- Persons with disabilities
- Students with one or no parent
- Transgender students
Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025 - Benefits for Bharti Scholars
The Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025 is designed with the sole purpose of providing a financially viable and academically appropriate framework and support, that will assist talented students to pursue an engineering education at a premier institution without the financial stress that could deter them from that pursuit. The following are the core benefits offered by the scholarship program
What is covered by the scholarship
- 100% of tuition and academic fees based upon the official fee structure of the individual university/institute.
- Hostel and mess charges are also covered in full if they are applicable to the individual qualified scholar.
- Should a student be residing in PG accommodation or other than the hostel then, reimbursement will be available up to the actual equivalent of the hostel and mess charges of the study institution.
Additional Support
- In order to support their studies all Bharti Scholars will receive a laptop in their first year of study (Student is responsible for laptop maintenance; replacement is not provided).
Period of Support
- The scholarship is for the duration of the undergraduate or integrated course, subject to renewal in subsequent years based upon the student’s academic performance and other eligibility criteria, for a maximum of 5 years.
Give Back Declaration
- Every Bharti Scholar and their family, upon graduation and successful placement from a premier educational institution, will be encouraged to voluntarily support at least one student (at the school or college level). These "give back" declarations represent a critical step to establish a sustainable educational ecosystem. Most importantly, this declaration strives to build with every new generation of Bharti Scholars, we are collectively building future changemakers.
Important Terms & Conditions – Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025
The Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2025 covers a large percentage of academic and residential costs. However, applicants and scholars will need to be aware of the following exclusions and integrity terms:
Cost Exceptions:
The scholarship covers the following sundry or refund charges taken on by the student that will not covered under the scholarship:
- Counselling and Registration Fees from JOSAA
- Library Fees and Refundable Security Deposits
- Internet/Connectivity charges
- Charges for any laundry or breakage and/or damage recovery
- Any mid-year payments at the institute not paid as standard fees
Integrity Term & Disqualification Clause:
In the event that any misinformation, academic or otherwise, has been represented in the application, misrepresentation, whether the supplying of false/misleading information is the fault of the student or their parents/guardians will result in the application being rejected immediately.
If any misinformation(s) are discovered after the award of the scholarship, the scholarship will be immediately rescinded. Regardless of the previous already paid award date, any and all funds disbursed to the student, as well as the return of the laptop if issued, must be returned to Airtel by the student/guardian.
Necessary Documents for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025-26
Here, we provide a complete list of all the documents you will need to apply for your scholarship. Make sure to get well prepared for all these documents in advance and have them in order so you can submit your application easily.
How to Apply for Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025?
To apply for Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2025–26, follow the steps below :
Application Process:
- Click the "Apply Now" button on the official scholarship page.
- Log in to your registered ID.
- If you have not registered yet, sign up using your email ID, mobile number, or via your Gmail account.
- After logging in, you will be taken to the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2025–2026 application page.
- To begin, click on "Start Application".
- Complete all required details in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents as per the requirements.
- Accept Terms and Conditions, then click on preview and review your application.
- If all the details are correct, click "Submit" to submit your application.
Conclusion
The Bharti Airtel Scholarship Programme 2025 is a transformative initiative to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity for deserving students across India. With the scholarship, the programme provides full financial support, academic support like laptops, and an emphasis on inclusion and diversity alongside a focus on girl students, differently-abled students, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the scholarship programme can empower our future technology and innovation leaders.
