The nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program is a scholarship scheme that is to built to make quality chess education accessible to school and college students across India. A partnership between nurtr that is an established online chess academy — and Buddy4Study this program combines structured curriculum, live coaching and fee subsidies to help young learners develop problem-solving, concentration and decision-making skills through chess. The scholarship tiers include substantial fee waivers whin including a 50% option clear eligibility filters and a simple online application path administered via Buddy4Study.
What the program covers
The nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program backs access to the nurtr Neo course — a comprehensive package that typically includes hundreds of hours of video lessons plus regular live camps and sessions with experienced coaches and Grandmasters. Neo is built to serve beginners through intermediate learners and is updated by nurtr’s trainer network. This program’s scholarships reduce the posted course fee (originally rs 9,999) depending on the award category.
Scholarship tiers
| Scholarship Tier | Fee to Student | Savings (on ₹9,999) |
|---|---|---|
| 90% Fee Waiver | Rs 999 | Rs 9,000 (90%) |
| 50% Fee Waiver | Rs 4,999 | Rs 5,000 (50%) |
| No Waiver (Full Fee) | Rs 9,999 | — |
Who can apply? (Eligibility Requirements)
To be considered for the nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program (50% Fee Waiver) applicants must meet these criteria:
- Be a resident of India.
- Be currently enrolled as a school or college student.
- Be aged between 5 and 25 years.
- Have an annual family income in the specified band for the 50% waiver (typically ₹8 lakh to ₹15 lakh as listed for the 50% category).
Documents you’ll need
- Student ID issued by school/college.
- Passport-style photograph.
- Identity proof (Aadhaar or equivalent).
- Self-declaration (where requested) or family income proof if applying for other tiers.
How to apply — step-by-step
- Click the Apply Now button on the Buddy4Study listing for the nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program.
- Login to your Buddy4Study account (or register with email/mobile/Gmail).
- You’ll be redirected to the application form for the chosen scholarship tier (select 50% waiver if eligible).
- Click Start Application and fill in personal, academic and family income details as required.
- Upload the requested documents (student ID, photo, self-declaration, etc.).
- Accept Terms & Conditions and use the Preview option to confirm entries.
- Submit the form and complete the payment (the reduced fee shows at checkout). After verification, successful applicants will have their course activated; otherwise refunds follow Buddy4Study’s policy.
What you get from Neo (course features)
| Feature | What it delivers |
|---|---|
| Video library | 500+ hours of structured, edited lessons suited for progress over months. |
| Live camps | 50+ hours of live coaching and interactive sessions with top trainers and GMs. |
| Expert coaches | Access to recognized trainers and Grandmasters who conduct cohort lessons. |
Selection & activation
Selection for the nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program is merit-cum-means based: applicants are assessed on eligibility and submitted documents. If your documentation satisfies the verification checks, Buddy4Study activates the scholarship and the reduced fee you paid is applied to your nurtr Neo enrollment. If verification fails, the refund policy described on the Buddy4Study page applies. Always keep scanned copies of all uploaded files until the course is activated.
Important dates
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Application deadline (example; confirm on Buddy4Study) | 31-Dec-2025 |
| Course start | As announced on nurtr after activation. |