The Foundation For Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025 is a centrally run financial-aid programme aimed at bright students from low-income families who have secured first-year admission to professional courses such as BE or B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, MBBS or five-year law programmes. The award provides significant support rs 50,000 per year along with structured skilling, mentoring and placement assistance designed to make scholars job-ready and supported throughout their course. Designed as a merit-cum-means scholarship, the Foundation For Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025 targets students who entered their professional programmes on general/open merit through state or national entrance tests and whose family income falls below the specified ceiling.
Who can apply? — Eligibility criteria
Applicants should check the detailed eligibility on the official application page, but the main eligibility points for the Foundation For Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025 are:
- Candidate Must be enrolled in the 1st year of BE/B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year M.Tech, MBBS, or 5-Year Law programme for the 2025-26 academic year.
- Candidate Must have Passed Class 12 / Higher Secondary / Pre-University (or equivalent) in 2022 or later with ≥ 70% marks.
- Admission must be on general/open merit through a recognised state or national entrance examination or counselling.
- Family gross annual income must not exceed rs 3,00,000 from all sources.
- Indian citizens only first-generation graduates are often given preference.
How to apply — step-by-step
Applying for the Foundation For Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025 is done online Buddy4Study hosts the application portal and Follow these steps:
- Click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the scholarship page – Foundation For Excellence Scholarship
- Log in to Buddy4Study with your registered ID (or register using email / mobile / Google).
- You will be redirected to the scholarship application — click ‘Start Application’.
- Fill in personal, academic and family income details carefully.
- Upload required primary and secondary documents (see Documents section).
- Accept terms, preview, and submit. Keep a copy of the confirmation and application reference.
What the scholarship provides
The Foundation For Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025 offers monetary and non-monetary support:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Amount | Rs 50,000 per year renewable subject to academic progress and compliance — for the duration of the course (4/5 years depending on programme). |
| Skilling & Mentorship | Structured programs in English communication, technical skilling, leadership and aspirational coaching remote mentoring and placement support. |
Scholars must maintain satisfactory performance and participate in the FFE mentoring and reporting activities for renewal each year.
Documents required
Primary documents usually required when applying for the Foundation For Excellence Scholarship for Technical Courses 2025:
- Class 12 marksheet
- Rank certificate / entrance exam scorecard
- Counselling letter / seat allotment proof
- Family income certificate / last 3 months’ salary slips / IT return
- Tuition, hostel, mess fee receipts
- e-Aadhaar or scanned Aadhaar copy
Secondary/verification documents may include college bonafide certificate, estimated fee statement and bank passbook copy.
Selection process — what to expect
Selection is merit-cum-means based. Applications are screened for academic eligibility, financial need and documentary completeness. Shortlisted candidates may be verified by FFE or its partners; final onboarding as an FFE scholar follows verification and acceptance of scholar obligations. Timely and accurate documentation improves chances; first-generation students often receive favourable consideration.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window open (online) | Live now (check host portal) — application portal active on Buddy4Study. |
| Last date to apply | 31-Dec-2025 (as per published notification) |
Frequently asked
Q: Who runs the programme?
A: The Foundation For Excellence (FFE) India Trust in collaboration with hosting portals (Buddy4Study is the common application host).
Q: Is the scholarship amount paid every year?
A: Yes — subject to satisfactory academic progress and compliance with reporting/participation requirements.