Ashoka University Scholarships: Registration Open @apply.ashoka.edu.in; Eligibility Criteria

While admission to Ashoka University is determined by a student's academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and other holistic considerations, financial aid is solely determined by the family's financial situation. In order to cover the estimated cost of the course, a candidate's ability to pay is evaluated based on the numerous financial resources accessible to their immediate family, including current income, savings, investments, and education loans. The College Board will annually, around the end of April, recognise Indian students who have received a SAT score of 1300 or higher as top performers. The top performers are eligible to receive a full tuition scholarship for the entire duration of their programme of study at Ashoka University. Also, they need to demonstrate significant financial need, which is defined as family income less than INR 8,00,000 per year, and receive a firm offer of admission from Ashoka University. Once the eligibility criteria is met, candidate can receive anywhere from a 25% waiver on tuition to a 100% waiver on the total fee.

Yes, Ashoka University offers two types of scholarships, namely Need-Based Financial Aid Philosophy and Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, to its students. The financial aid given by Ashoka University is assessed solely on the basis of your family’s financial standing. It is not based on scholastic merit, sports qualifications, parent’s occupation or any non-financial factors. The merit cum means scholarship is offered to exceptional undergraduate students intending to major in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science at Ashoka.

Ashoka University offers Merit Cum Means scholarship for exceptional Undergraduate students intending to major in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science at Ashoka. A total of 25 scholarships will be awarded in addition to the need based financial aid available to all students, of which 5 of candidates will receive a waiver of 100% on tuition fee and residence, and remaining 20 will receive a waiver of 100% on tuition fee. Candidates can refer to the steps below to apply for Merit Cum Means scholarship:

1. Candidates shortlisted based on the cut-offs will receive an invitation to apply for the Merit Scholarship.
2. As a part of the scholarship application, candidates will be required to submit a form with a Statement Of Purpose (SOP), along with the latest Income Tax Return of their parents/guardian. This application form will be open for 5 days.
3. A scholarship committee will further shortlist candidates based on the quality of their SOP and assessment of family income. Candidates shortlisted at this stage may also need to appear for a personal interview with the committee.
4. Successful candidates will receive either a 100% waiver on Tuition Fee or a 100% waiver on Tuition and Residence depending on their overall performance in the selection process.