JN Tata Endowment Scholarship

The JN Tata Endowment Scholarship, founded by Jamsetji Nusserwanjee Tata in 1892, the visionary founder of the Tata Group, is a prestigious merit based loan scholarship which assists Indian students studying abroad.

Annually, the endowment selects 90 to 100 scholars of commendable eminence in areas of a variety of disciplines, embracing pure, applied and social sciences, law, commerce, management, and fine arts, and supporting their academic ambitions on a global scale.

JN Tata Endowment Scholarship 2025 – Eligibility Criteria & Deadline

The JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship is available to Indian nationals who wish to study postgraduate courses (equivalent) at the time of application and the Application Deadline is on march 21, 2025 , Below is the main eligibility criteria:

Nationality and age: The applicant must be an Indian citizen and below the age of 45 (those born on or after June 30, 2025 are eligible to apply).
Educational Qualification: The applicant must be a graduate of a reputed Indian university with at least a 60% aggregate in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Type of Courses: Only students studying graduate courses abroad (which are considered postgraduate studies in India) will be eligible.
Reapplicant: A candidate who has applied before but was not selected and a candidate who was selected but not able to use the loan are eligible to apply.
Already Studying Abroad: Students who live abroad and are studying can apply as long as there are at least 12 months remaining at the time (this is normally around July) of the award.
Receiving Results/Admissions: Students looking to study in their final year of study or are waiting for their admission letter can apply, candidates must update their application when they receive their admission letter.
Previous Scholars: Previous scholars that have fully paid back the loan from JN Tata are eligible to apply.

Not Eligible For:

Seminars, conferences, workshops or paper presentations abroad
Undergraduate studies or postgraduate studies in India
Online/distance learning programs
Diplomas with less than one year duration or those that have requires study

JN Tata Endowment Scholarship Advantages – Financial Aid Information

Awarded candidates are entitled to receive a loan scholarship of up to ₹10 lakhs (INR 10,00,000) to facilitate their postgraduate education abroad. This merit-based financial support can be used for tuition, living expenses, or any academic-related expenses.

More specifically, this is a loan scholarship, in which means that selected candidates are required to pay back the funds per the endowment provisions.

Documents Needed – Selection Process of JN Tata Endowment Scholarship 2025

To fulfill the requirements of the selection process for the JN Tata Endowment Scholarship 2025, the candidates are required to submit the documents as specify below:

Selection Phase	Documents Required	Details
Phase 1(Application Submission Deadline: 7th March 2025)	Passport-size Photograph (500x500 pixels, JPEG) - Aadhaar Card - Passport (First & Last Page) - Academic Transcripts/Mark Sheets (UG/PG) - Statement of Purpose (SoP) - Work Experience Certificate (if applicable) - Appointment Letter (if employed) - Latest Filed ITR or Last 3 Months’ Pay Slips (for professionals)	All documents must be uploaded in grayscale PDF format, clearly labeled by type.
Phase 2 Aptitude Test	No documents required	Candidates must appear for the test as scheduled.
Phase 3 Interview with Subject Expert	University Admission Letter - Letter of Recommendation (LOR) addressed to “The Trustees of the JN Tata Endowment” - Final Year Mark Sheets / Degree Certificate - Exam Scorecards (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE) - Certificates of Scholarships, Ranks, Prizes (if any) - Extra-Curricular Achievement Certificates (if any) - Research/Project Work Documents (if any) - Updated Resume - Cost of Education Estimate - Detailed Source of Funds	Upload documents in PDF format, properly named for easy identification.
Phase 4 Final Selection	Candidate’s PAN Card - Cancelled Cheque or Latest Bank Statement - Guarantor’s PAN Card and Aadhaar Card - Guarantor’s Passport-size Photo (500x500 pixels, JPEG) - Guarantor’s Income Proof / Latest ITR	These documents are required for loan disbursal and agreement finalization.

How to Apply For The JN Tata Endowment Scholarship 2025?

Interested candidates can apply for the JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2025 by following the online application procedure on the official scholarship portal. The application form usually goes live several months before the deadline, and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid any last-minute issues.

To start your application process, you'll need to:

Go to the JN Tata Endowment official site.
On the homepage, click on the 'Apply Now' button, and register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Complete the online application form with accurate academic, personal, and financial info.
Upload all necessary documentation as per its guidelines (in grayscale PDF format).
And don't forget to submit your application before the deadline on March 21, 2025.

Conclusion: JN Tata Endowment Scholarship 2025

The JN Tata Endowment Scholarship 2025 is a great chance for Indian students intending to pursue postgraduate studies and are interested in studying abroad. The JN Tata Endowment has a long, proud history of supporting talented Indian students interested in postgraduate study in various academic and professional disciplines. If you are planning to study abroad in 2025, this scholarship should make your path significantly easier - if you meet the eligibility conditions - and complement your studies accordingly.