Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship 2025 :A flagship CSR initiative by Blue Star Foundation aimed at economically underprivileged students in Engineering, Architecture, Diploma or Interior Design. It supports students in their 1st and 2nd year of degree or diploma programmes at select institutions across India, providing financial aid, mentorship, and access to internships.
Contents
- Eligibility Criteria for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Benefits of Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Last Date
- Documents Required for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Application Process for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Selection Process for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility Criteria for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
To be eligible for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- The Applicants must be pursuing Degree (B.E./B.Tech/BA/B.Arch) and Diploma in their 1st or 2nd year are applicable for this scholarship.
- Branches like Electronics, Mechanical, IT, Computer Science, Architecture, etc.—Civil Engineering is excluded
- For Degree students:
- The applicant studying in 1st year must have scored more than 80% marks in Class 10 & 12.
- The applicant studying in second year must have scored more than 80% in Class 12 and not less than 7.5 CGPA (75%) in first year
- For Diploma students:
- The applicant studying in first year must have scored more than 80% in Class 10 & 12.
- The applicant studying in second year must have scored more than 80% in Class 12 and not less than 7.5 CGPA
- The Annual family income of the applicant must be below ₹6 lakh
- Students should not already be receiving another scholarship.
- Children of employees of Blue Star, Blue Star Foundation, or Buddy4Study are not eligible for scholarship.
Benefits of Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Degree students receive up to ₹75,000 or 50% of their annual tuition—whichever is lower.
- Diploma students receive up to ₹30,000 or 75% of tuition—whichever is less.
All funds are paid directly to the educational institution
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Last Date
15th July 2025
Documents Required for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Proof of Admission(Admission letter or institution ID card confirming your current enrollment in the eligible course)
- Fee Payment Receipts(College fee invoices or payment receipts covering your tuition and related academic charges)
- Class 10th Marksheet
- Class 12th Marksheet
- Annual Family Income Certificate
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
Application Process for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and navigate to the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If you haven’t registered yet, please sign up on Buddy4Study using your email, mobile number, or Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship Programme’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
Selection Process for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship
- Applicants can only apply via partner institutions—they must be referred after passing initial internal eligibility checks.
- Complete the online application (usually via Buddy4Study), including personal and academic details and income statements.
- Upload mandatory documents: admission proof, mark sheets, income documents, ID, passport photo, etc.
- A written statement must outline your background, aspirations, and reasons for needing the scholarship.
- Shortlisted candidates undergo a panel interview (online or in-person) conducted by Blue Star Foundation/Blue Star Ltd representatives.
- Finalists are selected by a review panel (Board members, HR personnel, and trustees).
- Decision criteria include academic merit, financial need, performance during the interview, and overall fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is the Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship?
A flagship CSR program by the Blue Star Foundation that provides tuition support, mentorship, and internships to underprivileged 1st and 2nd-year Engineering and Architecture (UG/diploma) students.
2. Who is eligible to apply for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship?
Open to 1st- and 2nd-year students in engineering, architecture, or interior design in select branches (Electronics, Mechanical, IT, CSE, etc.), excluding Civil Engineering. Annual family income must be less than ₹6 lakh. Children of Blue Star/Buddy4Study employees are ineligible.
3. What are the academic requirements for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship?
- First-year applicants: Minimum 80% each in Class 10 and Class 12.
- Second-year: Minimum 80% in Class 12 and ≥ 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in first year.
4. What degree/diploma programs are covered under Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship?
Eligible for undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch) and diploma programs in engineering or architecture. Interior Design qualifies as well; Civil Engineering does not.
5. What is the scholarship amount for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship?
- Degree students receive up to ₹75,000 or 50% of tuition (whichever is lower).
- Diploma students receive up to ₹30,000 or 75% of tuition (whichever is lower).
Funds are paid directly to institutions.
6. How is this support disbursed?
Funds are remitted directly to the student’s educational institution, not the individual.
7. How many students benefit annually?
The program supports a community of 400+ scholars across India.
8. How to apply for Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarship?
Applicants must be nominated by partner colleges. They apply online (usually via Buddy4Study) by uploading academic, income, and ID documents, along with a brief personal statement.
9. Is there an interview?
Yes – shortlisted applicants undergo an online or in-person interview by a panel from the Blue Star Foundation.
10. How is selection made?
Final selection is based on academic record, financial need, and interview performance, decided by a board of Blue Star trustees and HR leaders.
11. When is the application cycle?
For the 2024–25 cycle, applications opened in July 2024 with deadlines around 15–20 August 2024. Similar timelines are expected for 2025.
12. What documents are required?
- Admission proof (letter/ID)
- Fee receipts
- Academic transcripts (last two years)
- Income documents (ITR, Form 16, BPL/ration card, certificate, etc.)
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter, Driving License)
- Passport-size photograph
13. Can existing scholars renew their scholarship?
Yes, renewal is possible for subsequent years, subject to maintaining required CGPA (≥ 7.5) and ongoing eligibility.
14. Can Civil Engineering students apply?
No – Civil Engineering is explicitly excluded from eligible courses.
15. What happens after graduation?
Blue Star Foundation may offer mentoring, soft-skill training, internships, and job opportunities within Blue Star post-graduation.
16. Are self-funded students eligible?
Yes – adoption by a partner institution qualifies, regardless of whether the student is government-funded. Income criteria applies equally.
17. Parents working at Blue Star or Buddy4Study using device?
Not eligible – children of Blue Star or Buddy4Study employees are excluded.
18. Can scholarship overlap with others?
No – total financial assistance from this scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships for tuition.
19. What if a student’s income is slightly over ₹6 lakh?
Typically, ₹6 lakh is a hard cap. Some partner institutions allow up to ₹8–10 lakh if no student under ₹6 lakh is available first.
20. Who should I contact for help?
- Blue Star Foundation scholarship team: scholarships@bluestarindia.com, +91‑73044‑31130
- Partner college offices often summarize the application process.
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