Last date
31/08/2025
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Architecture design, Computer, Medical
Post
Under Graduate, Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
SATYA SCHOLARSHIP
The Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust invites applications from Class 12 graduates who have scored at least 60% and are pursuing undergraduate (UG) or integrated master's programs at selected colleges/universities (Institutes) located in Ludhiana district. With full tuition coverage, this scholarship is dedicated to empowering bright, deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, helping them turn aspirations into achievements and build a future without financial barriers.
- Region
- Punjab
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Architecture design, Computer, Medical
- For
- Under Graduate, Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/08/2025 The last date to apply for this scholarship is August 31, 2025.
Eligibility
Open to students pursuing 3–5-year UG/integrated master's courses in eligible courses of Commerce (BBA, BCom), Engineering (BTech, B.E., B.Sc. (Engineering), BCA, B.Arch.), and Medical (MBBS, BDS, BPT, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Paramedics)) from select colleges/universities (Institutes) located in Ludhiana district. Must have passed Class 12 board exams from Ludhiana district with a minimum of 60% marks. Annual parents' income must not exceed INR 5 Lakh from all sources. In case of orphan students, the guardian’s income should be less than INR 5 Lakh. Preference given to girls, athletes (state/national/international level), persons with disabilities, orphans, and children of single parents. Should not be a recipient of any other educational scholarship.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available a. 100% tuition fee coverage for the entire course duration. b. Hostel and mess charges may be considered on a case-by-case basis if campus residence is mandatory. c. Reimbursement of partial or full tuition fees paid in the first year, transferred directly to the student’s or parent's account. a. In its inaugural year, the Satya Scholarship Programme supported 100 students from Ludhiana district. b. The Trust plans to scale up the initiative to support 400 scholars annually once the programme reaches full capacity.
Application
No Fee will be charged for application. Students must apply online directly through this link by 31st August.
Selection process
The selection of the candidates will be based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and assessment parameters as established by the Trust. Other Info Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust was founded in the year 1983 by Late Shri Sat Paul Mittal. The Trust is engaged in providing support to under-privileged children in the area of education by awarding scholarships every year. The Trust has been actively pursuing the path shown by Shri Mittal and is involved in providing help to the weaker sections of the society irrespective of caste, creed and religion. The Trust gives away various scholarships, awards and organizes cultural activities. The Trust has set up the ‘Sat Paul Mittal School’ – a leading educational institution in Northern India providing quality education. It has a centrally air-conditioned state of the art Auditorium for the benefit of the citizens of Ludhiana where a large number of events are held during the year to promote the rich culture of India. In order to inculcate self confidence in public speaking, the Trust organizes Inter-School Declamation Contest during the month of May and Inter College Debate during November every year and gives away Nehru Memorial Trophy and Nehru Running Trophy respectively. Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust has instituted "Noor-e-Sahir" award in 2019 to be presented to eminent personalities in the field of arts and culture at its annual event – "Ek Shaam Sahir Ke Naam". The first award was presented to Mrs. Waheeda Rehman in 2019, Sh. Dharmendra Deol in 2020, Sh. Amjad Ali Khan in 2022 and Late Sh. Mukesh Chand Mathur (Posthumous), the living legend of Bollywood in 2
- Additionally, the Trust hosted musical dramas in partnership with Ibaadat Foundation – "Rooh-e-Majrooh", celebrating the life of Majrooh Sultanpuri and "Sahir, Kahan Ho Tum" celebrating the life of legendary poet Sahir Ludhianvi. The Trust has been holding various activities like – "Jashn-e-Sahir" wherein eminent personalities from the world of arts and culture have been recognized, "Yuva Tarang" to nurture young talent of Punjab, “Hasya Kavi Sammelans”, Musical events etc.
Contact
Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust Mr. Ashwani Sharma, Advisor Feroze Gandhi Market, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana-141001, Punjab (India). 0161-2402500, +919316969093 Apply Now https://www.nsktindia.org/aboutthetrust.php