Last date
15/03/2026
Reward
2,000,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship
The JN Tata Endowment invites loan scholarship applications from Indian students who wish to pursue higher studies overseas. Students who are selected for the loan scholarship, may be recommended for a partial Travel Grant and a Gift Award, which is linked to their academic performance in their overseas studies, at the discretion of the Trustees of the Trusts concerned.
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 15/03/2026 Application Start: 5 January 2026 Application Deadline: 15 March 2026 Mock Aptitude Test: 30 April 2026 Final Aptitude Test: 3 May 2026 Interviews: May – June 2026 Result Announcement: Mid-July 2026
Eligibility
Open to Indian citizens who have completed at least one undergraduate degree or are in the final year of an undergraduate program at a recognised institution in India. Applicants must intend to pursue post-graduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral studies abroad in a recognised graduate program. Candidates not selected earlier, or those who could not avail of the J. N. Tata Endowment loan scholarship despite selection, may apply afresh. Applicants already pursuing post-graduate studies overseas may apply at the end of the first year or at the start of the second year, provided at least one full academic year (12 months) remains at the time of the scholarship award (typically in July). Candidates on CPT or OPT must have at least two full semesters or three quarters remaining. Applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% average marks in their undergraduate or post-graduate studies and must not be older than 45 years as on June 30, 2026.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 2,000,000 Loan scholarship of upto Rs. 20 lakhs The exact number of scholarships is not fixed each year. Selection depends on merit and evaluation by the trustees.
Application
No application fee is required. Visit the official scholarship website. Create a login ID using your email. Fill out the online application form with academic and personal details. Upload required documents (academic records, test scores, SOP, etc.). Submit the application online before the deadline.
Selection process
Selection is based on multiple stages: Preliminary screening of applications Online aptitude test Interview with subject experts Final evaluation based on academic performance, test scores, interview performance, and achievements. Other Info Applicants must be Indian citizens planning to pursue higher studies abroad. The scholarship is a loan with a low interest rate (about 2% per year) and must be repaid after studies. Repayment usually starts from the third year after completion of studies. A guarantor (parent or relative) is required for repayment assurance.
Contact
Organization: J N Tata Endowment Address: Mulla House, Fort, Mumbai – 400001, India Phone: 022-6665-7774 / 7198 / 7681 Email: jnte@tatatrusts.org Apply Now https://jntataendowment.org/