J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

• Candidates should be Indian nationals who are graduates of a recognised Indian University and have secured at least 60% in their last academic examination;
• Candidates who are at the beginning of the second year of their overseas studies (fall or spring); this is applicable only if the minimum duration is 2 years;
• J.N. Tata scholars who have fully repaid their existing loan scholarship account;
• Candidates in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results; even if they do not have the admission/offer letters, at the time of making the application, from the Universities to which they have applied for the academic year;
• Candidates not older than 45 years as on 30th June, with a good academic record and experience in their fields, specialisation or training;
• Candidates going abroad for seminars, conferences and undergraduate studies are not eligible for the J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship.

• The J.N. Tata Endowment awards a one-time loan scholarship to Indian nationals at the beginning of the academic year for Postgraduate/Ph.D./Postdoctoral/Research fellowships studies abroad, in all fields, irrespective of caste, creed, gender or community.
• The amount to be awarded by way of the loan scholarship is determined on the basis of the norms laid down for the purpose, and does not cover the full cost of studies.
• The amount awarded as the loan scholarship ranges between Rs.1,00,000/- and Rs.10,00,000/-. All selected scholars do not necessarily qualify for the maximum amount.
• The selected scholars may also be recommended for a gift scholarship and partial travel assistance from our allied Trusts as may be decided at the sole discretion of the Trustees of the concerned Trusts. A gift scholarship can be for a maximum amount of Rs.7,50,000/- and the travel grant can be a maximum of Rs.50,000/-.

J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

not mentioned; now more than 5,365 J.N. Tata Scholars all over the world

Deadline not available

• All applications have to be submitted online.
• Apart from consistent academic performance, importance is given to participation in both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• A good GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS score is extremely important for those applying overseas. If you have received a low GRE score, it may be advisable to improve upon it, to increase your chances of receiving the loan scholarship.
• The statement of purpose carries considerable weight in the selection process. Guidance is provided on the website on how you can construct a good statement of purpose.
• After the initial screening of applications, candidates are shortlisted to undergo an online test which will be based on the lines of Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA). Candidates shortlisted based on the online test will be called for an interview.
• The final selection of scholars for the award of the loan scholarship is based on the following criteria:
• performance at the interview

• score at the online test;

• score based on academic results, GRE/GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL scores, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, research work, statement of purpose, and work experience.